Medical Xpress

Routine X-ray not needed after US-guided central line insertion

(HealthDay)—Pneumothorax and catheter misplacement after ultrasound-guided central venous catheter (CVC) insertion are rare and thus do not justify post-procedural chest X-ray (CXR), according to a ...
Morningstar

BD Reimagines Central Line Insertion, Advancing Leadership in Patient Safety Through Breakthrough Vascular Access Technology

With the launch of CentroVena One™, BD brings a first‑of‑its‑kind insertion system to market that simplifies central line placement for clinicians and enhances care in acute settings FRANKLIN LAKES, N ...
News Medical

Innovative robotic training system to reduce catheter procedure complications

Currently, there is no standardized training procedure for catheter insertion training throughout the health care industry. Through a connection due to their previous DHRT work, the Penn State team ...
Nursing Times

Reducing central venous catheter-associated infections in critical care

In response to a high infection rate in a critical care unit, a project improved infection-control practices. This initiative won the Infection Prevention and Control category in the 2022 Nursing ...