Nurses’ knowledge toward hemodialysis vascular access devices: A cross-sectional study in Palestine [PDF]
SAGE Open MedicineObjective: To assess the nurses’ knowledge of vascular access devices for patients undergoing hemodialysis programs in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nurses’ knowledge of hemodialysis ...
Sae’d Abu El-Kass +4 more
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Development of a Modular Tissue Phantom for Evaluating Vascular Access Devices [PDF]
Bioengineering, 2022 Central vascular access (CVA) may be critical for trauma care and stabilizing the casualty. However, it requires skilled personnel, often unavailable during remote medical situations and combat casualty care scenarios.
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Randomized controlled trials in central vascular access devices: A scoping review. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 BackgroundRandomized controlled trials evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for central venous access devices, however, high complication rates remain.
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Reducing the risk of infection associated with vascular access devices through nanotechnology: a perspective [PDF]
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013 Li Zhang,1 Samantha Keogh,1,2 Claire M Rickard1,2 1Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, 2Centre for Clinical Nursing, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia Abstract ...
Zhang L, Keogh S, Rickard CM
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Terminology for vascular access devices. [PDF]
J Vasc Surg, 2021 Iacobone E +7 more
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Improving Compliance with Vascular Access Devices Management Standards Using a Multidisciplinary Approach [PDF]
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare EpidemiologyBackground: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) decreased at the Veteran Affairs North Texas Health Care System. From fiscal year (FY) 2022 Quarter (Q)4 to FY2023 Q2, the CLABSI rate increased
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Vascular access devices and associated complications in paediatric critical care: A prospective cohort study. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundThough 60-80% of hospitalized patients have an intravascular device placed during hospitalization, there is a substantial risk of complication related to the placement, maintenance and removal of these devices. The objectives of this study were
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National practice of Nursing professionals in the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices [PDF]
Revista Latino-Americana de EnfermagemObjective: to identify and compare the practice of Nursing professionals regarding the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices, according to professional category.
Bianka Sousa Martins Silva +5 more
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The family of vascular access devices [PDF]
Journal of Infection Prevention, 2009 dequate intravenous access is of paramount importance for patients in both acute and community care. Advances in catheter materials and techniques have resulted in a range of vascular access devices being available for use in clinical settings. This article will present an overview of vascular access devices and provide the most relevant information ...
Linda J Kelly
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Pulsative flushing as a strategy to prevent bacterial colonization of vascular access devices [PDF]
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2014 Agnès Ferroni,1 Florian Gaudin,1 Gérard Guiffant,2 Patrice Flaud,2 Jean-Jacques Durussel,2 Philippe Descamps,1 Patrick Berche,1 Xavier Nassif,1 Jacques Merckx2 1Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Laboratory of Microbiology ...
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