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 ...
The risk of experiencing a bloodstream infection was significantly higher in patients with PICCs. Safer alternative designs that don’t use polyurethane are available and this technology has been ...
Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce infection risk, unlike outdated polyurethane lines that can lead to sepsis, organ failure, brain damage, or death Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce the risk of ...
It has been known for decades that central lines that have blood clots have a double the risk of catheter sepsis. Reducing thrombosis risks is the answer.” — Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D. LOS ANGELES, CA, ...
The use of PICC lines in preterm infants increases the risk for systemic bacterial infections. The overall incidence of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) after PICC line removal is not ...
PICC lines and other central lines that get infected with fungus are associated with sepsis and high mortality. PICC lines and central lines are significant risk factors for this medical condition.” — ...
Critical illness polyneuropathy from sepsis can cause lifelong impairments. Flap surgery for Stage IV decubitus ulcers prevents death and promotes recovery. There are lifetime impairments for patients ...
Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the inpatient and outpatient settings may not be as benign as once accepted Manufacturers continue to produce defective products that fail and cause ...
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