Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in acute care, home care and skilled nursing care. PICCs are a reliable alternative ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a widely used topical antiseptic that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for skin cleansing before central venous catheter insertion ...

Therapy and Vein Access Market. Dublin, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Vein Access Market" report has been added to Research ...

Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis ... ultrasound is used. This patient will require a different type of central catheter.