2010-03-15 - In the Fight Against Life-Threatening Catheter Infections, Length ...
... A peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC line) is a tube inserted into ...
Because central lines also provide quick access in emergencies, newborns in ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2010/03/in-the-fight-against-life-threatening-catheter-in.aspx - 47k
2008-07-23 - Association for Vascular Access Hosts Webinar on “Building a ...
... This achievement -- which encompasses more than 5,000 PICC line placements -- appears
to be ... Roughly 80,000 CR-BSIs associated with central lines occur in the ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2008/07/association-for-vascular-access-hosts-webinar-on.aspx - 48k
2011-03-31 - Remove Childrens Catheters Timely to Prevent Bloodstream ...
... that underscores the need for vigilant monitoring of all children with PICC lines. ...
great strides in reducing the number of central line infections, thousands ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2011/03/remove-childrens-catheters-timely-to-prevent-bloodstream-infections.aspx - 49k
- Infection Control Today - Central Line Associated Bloodstream ...
... prevention strategies for reducing and/or eliminating central line-associated
bloodstream ... 9, 2011. Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens. PICC Team, Prevention ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/topics/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-clabsi.aspx - 54k
2010-09-07 - Teleflex Introduces PICC Wand
... These new kits include a pressure injectable PICC line as well as maximal barrier
and sharps safety components that reduce the risk of infection and accidental ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2010/09/teleflex-introduces-picc-wand.aspx - 48k
2011-05-31 - Ergonomic Device Helps Nurses Safely Remove IV Connectors, Break ...
... Invented by nurse Matthew Ostroff, RN, VA-BC, CEN, a PICC line specialist, MedeGrip ...
percent said they have had difficulty removing end caps from central lines. ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2011/05/ergonomic-device-helps-nurses-safely-remove-iv-connectors-break-glass-ampules.aspx - 47k
- Aqua Guard : Listing : Buyer's Guide
... bacteria. Use Aqua Guard with PICC lines, IV catheters, central line sites,
stomas and appliances. Helps keep primary dressings dry. ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/buyers-guide.aspx?li=35559 - 57k
2011-08-01 - PICC Team, Prevention Bundle Helped Decrease CLABSIs in the NICU
... prior and after 2008.The PICC team members ... to insert, monitor insertion site and
line removal. ... Bedside nurses access infusion lines for administering medication ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2011/08/picc-team-prevention-bundle-helped-decrease-clabsis-in-the-nicu.aspx - 46k
2010-09-14 - Teleflex Announces FDA Clearance of Its Pressure Injectable PICC ...
... PICC with its anti-microbial coating will provide a technological advancement and
unique option to clinicians in their efforts to protect against central line- ...
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2010-11-02 - Disinfecting Needleless Access Valves
... The MICU educator modified the team’s standard Central Line Audit Tool ... disinfection
and protection of all LAVs on all central lines and PICC lines in the ...
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/2010/11/disinfecting-needleless-access-valves.aspx - 67k
