The incidence of mechanical complications during central venous catheter insertion is 6.2% to 11.8% for subclavian and internal jugular vein approaches, making it a challenge to select the ideal catheter length and avoid risks associated with the technique. 1...
The traditional method of fixing central venous catheters was suturing, and although this is still used today, the high rate of complications is leading more and more professionals to opt for other safer options. What are the alternatives? WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THIS...
In 30.7% of cases, the arterial blood pressure waveform is resonant. If this happens, the reading will be incorrect and, if we base our decisions on it, they will not be the most accurate. WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THIS ARTICLE? What is resonance? How to avoid resonance?...
The challenge of achieving correct catheter placement at the first attempt in neonates and premature infants has led healthcare professionals to prioritise minimising the trauma caused during insertion. Choosing the right catheter and introducer is crucial to reducing...
Central venous catheters are one of the most commonly used devices in hospitals, however, they can present some complications, and to avoid them, proper care and maintenance of the device is essential. WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THIS ARTICLE? Monitoring of the insertion...
According to studies, the success rate of IJV cannulation in infants can be 100% as long as certain measures are taken and catheter insertion is ultrasound-guided. 1 WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN THIS ARTICLE? Pediatric patients: the challenges of central venous cannulation...
Sepsis is defined as a systemic inflammatory response to infection. This scenario is encountered daily in all healthcare centres with a rate of 10 per 1,000 hospitalised patients. This condition is of great importance as mortality is observed in 20% of sepsis...
The administration of fluids is essential for the survival of the critical patient in shock, regardless of the cause of the shock. This supply occurs to a greater extent during the first hours and days of stay, since it is during these that resuscitation of the...
The first definition of sepsis was made in 1980 and was based on the concept of Systemic Inflammatory Response (SIRS). Despite advances and new definitions over the years, it was then that the basis for the management of the septic patient was established. Sepsis is...
Neonatal patients admitted to Intensive Care Units are subjected to continuous manipulations and invasive procedures. One of the main objectives of nursing care is to minimize the practice of aggressive techniques in order to improve care and prevent complications....