The incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections was low in patients with midline vs peripherally inserted central catheters, but the use of midline catheters was associated with increased ...

Phase III Study of Gemcitabine in Combination With Fluorouracil Versus Gemcitabine Alone in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Trial E2297 PURPOSE: ...

A study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that peripherally inserted central catheters carry with them a potential complication of deep vein thrombosis in not only upper extremities, ...

A world-first study led by the University of South Australia has found that cancer patients receiving chemotherapy intravenously have more than double the risk of developing a blood clot or thrombosis ...

Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...

The case for adopting the Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters is supported by the evidence. The technology usually avoids the need for a ...

There are 2 methods of bedside PICC insertion: the peel-away cannula technique and the modified-Seldinger technique. With the traditional peel-away cannula technique, access is established by ...

Vascular Access Device Market OverviewThe global vascular access device market is witnessing consistent growth and is ...

Teleflex has announced its ArrowADVANTAGE5 pressure-injectable peripherally inserted central catheter has received FDA clearance for central venous pressure monitoring indication, according to a news ...