Changing the dressing on a patient’s catheter is a crucial infection prevention method that can be improved by implementing a multifaceted catheter care maintenance bundle, according to a recent study ...

A central catheter maintenance bundle developed to prevent a common healthcare-associated infection had an immediate effect of decreasing rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Catheter-associated bloodstream infections can be prevented in pediatric intensive care units by focusing on ...

Healthcare providers struggling with central line-associated bloodstream infections may want to consider implementing a central catheter maintenance bundle, which was recently proven to reduce CLABSIs ...

To evaluate the effect of low-dose heparin on duration of peripherally inserted percutaneous central venous catheter (PCVC) patency and catheter occlusion. The main objective of this study was to ...

Updated consensus recommendations provide strategies for preventing both catheter-associated and noncatheter-associated UTIs.

The management of many medical and surgical conditions often involves long-term infusion of intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents for cancer, critical care therapies, ...

Many aspects of CVC-related complications are similar for children and adults. The main differences are often related to age and body size but may also result from immature immunity in young children.

With a central venous catheter, you basically have a direct line from the outside world right to your heart. That’s great for getting treatment, but it means you have to manage it very carefully.