Introduction Intra-operative haemodynamic management is a cornerstone of safe and effective surgical care. The 2025 guidance from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) provides updated, evidence-informed recommendations for clinicians...
Fluid management is a cornerstone of patient care, particularly in critical conditions like septic shock. However, the line between adequate resuscitation and harmful fluid overload is often thin. Recognising the risks and implementing strategies to prevent fluid...
Advanced Haemodynamic monitoring, particularly the ability to track stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO), has significantly contributed to the refinement of anaesthesiologists’ expertise in Haemodynamic management. Beyond serving as cardiac output monitors,...
One in ten children with a central venous catheter (CVC) develops a device-associated bloodstream infection. 2 Want to know how to prevent bacteremia and central venous catheter-related infection? Dr. Paco Escribà, anaesthesiologist FEA Anaesthesiology for children,...
Sepsis remains a critical threat to children, with septic shock frequently requiring admission to Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs).1 Early and appropriate fluid resuscitation is paramount for improving outcomes and reducing mortality in these vulnerable...
Pulmonary surfactants along with other therapeutic measures are the treatment of choice for various respiratory conditions. A surfactant deficiency in preterm infants leads to respiratory distress syndrome characterised by poor lung expansion, inadequate gas...
Overview Healthcare providers play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the best care possible, especially when managing complex medical devices like Tunnelled Central Venous Catheters (TCVCs). To support this effort, we are excited to introduce...
In the field of oncology treatment, Totally Implanted Venous Access Devices (TIVADs) have proven to be effective and safe for patients. The choice of placement site for these ports can however significantly impact a patient's body image and overall wellbeing....
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential tools in modern medicine, providing reliable vascular access for fluid administration, medication delivery, and haemodynamic monitoring. However, CVC insertion can be a resource intensive procedure with potential for...
Neonatal care often necessitates reliable vascular access for the administration of parenteral nutrition, medications, and other critical therapies. The Modified Seldinger Technique (MST) has emerged as a valuable method for inserting neonatal peripherally inserted...
Introduction Venous catheters are essential medical devices for intravenous (IV) therapy, allowing healthcare professionals to administer medications, fluids, and nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream. The choice of catheter can significantly impact both...
The thoracic reservoir has been widely used for vascular access in chronic patients for many years, particularly in oncology. It is a reliable device, and when not in use, it requires relatively low maintenance care. However, as indicated by the recent study by...
Haemodynamic instability frequently manifests during the perioperative course of high-risk surgical patients. This instability arises primarily during surgery due to the influence of anaesthetic agents on vascular tone, compounded by surgical bleeding. Post-surgery,...
Haemodynamic monitoring provides us with information on cardiovascular performance and has therefore become a fundamental tool in the diagnostic approach and therapeutic orientation. More and more devices are becoming available that allow us to carry out advanced...
PICC-port is an implanted catheter that is undoubtedly gaining ground in the world of vascular access. Its growing success is not surprising: it comes with new indications, cost reduction and patient satisfaction. Even if PICC-port has been in use for several decades,...
Healthcare professionals working with oncology patients are used to handling fully implanted catheters. In recent years, PICC-port has proven to be very useful in the field. However, any vascular access device can become a problem if its placement has not been optimal...