Vascular Wellness Articles
Vascular Wellness articles are below for your reading. We pride ourselves at Vascular Wellness for having a high level of expertise in the Vascular Wellness field.
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How to reduce the risk of Upper Extremity DVTs in connection with PICCs and other Central Lines?
Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are one of the leading potential causes of an Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis (UEDVT) and the best way to reduce the risk of Upper Extremity DVTs is for the Vascular Access clinician to carefully place lines...
What are some of the advanced methods to obtaining vascular access?
The most common advanced methods to obtaining vascular access include the Small Bore Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Axillary, Internal Jugular, and Femoral lines. Clinicians skilled in the insertion and placement of Small Bore lines have incredible...
What are the standard ways to obtain vascular access?
Standard ways to obtain vascular access, other than a basic Peripheral IV, include the Extended Dwell Peripheral IV, Midline and PICC, as listed in the order of clinical progression. Each method provides Vascular Access to the patient’s veins for...
What are the potential complications of a Central Line?
Like any medical procedure, the insertion of a Central Venous Catheter (CVC) can have potential complications. Such complications are severely mitigated when an experienced and trained clinician uses best practices like the clinicians at Vascular...
What are the types of Central Venous Catheters?
Which types of Central Venous Catheters (CVC) should be used when Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Catheters are not suitable or viable is dependent on various factors. The Central Venous Catheter is just another...
What are PICC Lines used for?
PICC lines are just one of many types of Vascular Access Devices (VADs). VADs provide intravenous therapy and allow diagnostic testing. PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted (the arm) Central Catheter (a vein just outside the heart). There are...
Where Is a PICC Line Placed
A peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC is used to make it easier for both patients and caregivers in situations where ongoing access to a patient’s bloodstream is required. The medical device is most commonly used to provide medication,...
Do PICC Lines Hurt
Do PICC line hurt, is often asked by patients. Because the process is quite involved many patients and their caregivers might wonder. PICC lines or "peripherally inserted central catheters" are an intravenous (IV) catheter inserted into a vein in...
What are Healthcare Associated Infections
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs), also known as Healthcare Acquired Infections, are acquired by patients receiving treatment at a healthcare facility. This is not limited to hospitals but can include infections acquired at any healthcare...
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