A seven-part series designed for neonatal clinicians, it provides a clear, structured overview of the key principles that support safe vascular access practice, from device selection through to insertion, maintenance and complication prevention, supporting both vessel preservation and positive patient outcomes.
Part 1 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction Neonatal vascular access decisions are rarely straightforward. Clinicians must balance therapy requirements, anticipated treatment duration, vessel health and future...
Part 2 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction For neonatal patients, veins are a finite resource. Every cannulation attempt, device replacement and vascular access procedure has the potential to affect future...
Part 3 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction Every vascular access attempt matters. Failed insertion attempts may contribute to procedural delays, vessel trauma, increased workload and reduced future access...
Part 4 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction The successful insertion of a PICC or Midline is a significant achievement in neonatal vascular access, but long-term success depends on what happens next. Maintenance...
Part 5 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and Midlines are essential tools in neonatal care, supporting the delivery of medications, parenteral nutrition, fluids...
Part 6 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction Considerable attention is rightly given to device selection, insertion and maintenance, yet timely catheter removal is equally important. A vascular access device that...
Part 7 of the series: Neonatal Vascular Access: A Practical Guide to PICCs and Midlines Introduction Neonatal vascular access is often viewed through the lens of individual devices, procedures and complications. However, the highest-performing neonatal units typically...