Advancements in medical technology have led to the development of innovative medical devices that are doing things once far out of reach for improved patient care and outcomes. Image Credit: Amphenol ...

Skin disinfection with high-concentration chlorhexidine in isopropyl alcohol shows better effectiveness in reducing catheter-related infections.

A Permacath is a catheter, a special IV device, that medical professionals insert into a blood vessel, likely in your neck. Permacaths, aka permanent catheters, allow less interrupted access to your ...

A new study on securement for central vascular access devices (CVAD) suggests that subcutaneous anchor securement systems (SASS) are shown to be more effective at keeping central catheters in place, ...

In this study, we quantified the risk and described the risk factors for complications associated with arterial catheterization in critically ill children. We already know that central venous ...

image: Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in ...

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imperative Care, Inc., today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of its Zoom™ 6F Insert Catheters, the company’s latest innovation in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of 1,196 tunneled catheters placed in nephrology services that use antibiotics, four resulted in bloodstream ...