Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce infection risk, unlike outdated polyurethane lines that can lead to sepsis, organ failure, brain damage, or death Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce the risk of ...

Investigating cases of central-line associated bloodstream infections including PICC lines and midlines. There are safer alternative designs to polyurethane PICC lines and other central lines that ...

— Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Our local recommendation is to perform a Doppler ultrasound for ...

Care bundles alone do not significantly reduce CLABSI rates; outdated materials like polyurethane and silicone may foster infections, despite compliance Polyurethane and silicone PICC lines are ...

PICC lines should be removed quickly when they are no longer needed and should only be used when peripheral heplocks aren’t practical given the clinical scenario.” — Greg Vigna, MD, JD SANTA BARBARA , ...

We are investigating PICC line-related bloodstream infections, including those that have suffered from sepsis and septic shock. These are complications that affect all ages.” — Greg Vigna, MD, JD ...

Antimicrobial PICC Line Covers (Care+Wear). Care+Wear’s stretchy, antimicrobial fabric covers help keep peripherally inserted central catheter lines secure and prevent dislodgement, which is a leading ...

Since 2013 there have been safer designs that are available that have added coating that leads to significantly reduced blood clots..” — Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D ...