What is needlestick injury (NSI)? A needlestick injury is a percutaneous injury caused by a needle or other sharp medical device that has been in contact with blood, body fluids, or tissue. Such injuries can transmit bloodborne pathogens and represent a significant...
What is International Nurses Day and why is it celebrated on May 12? International Nurses Day is a global observance held every year on May 12 to recognize the essential role nurses play in healthcare systems worldwide. The date commemorates the birth of Florence...
Central vascular access plays a key role in the administration of vesicant and/or long-term intravascular therapies. However, the insertion of a central venous catheter may involve risks such as infection, thrombosis, or accidental catheter dislodgement. For this...
When withdrawing a Huber needle from an implantable port, complications such as occlusion can arise. It is one of the leading complications in CVADs, affecting up to 1 in 3 catheters1 and can potentially lead to serious or life-threatening consequences. To mitigate...
Infusion is a common practice across various hospital departments that carries risks for both patients and healthcare practitioners. Since infusion is typically carried out progressively over the duration of a patient’s hospitalization, it often becomes...