Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) play a vital role in modern healthcare, supporting the safe and effective delivery of intravenous therapies across a wide range of clinical settings. As the demand for vascular access continues to grow, so too has the...
A clear understanding of vascular anatomy and physiology is fundamental to safe and effective PICC placement. Successful insertion is not solely dependent on technical skill, but on informed clinical decision-making that considers vessel structure, blood flow, device...
Selecting the appropriate vascular access device is a critical component of delivering safe, effective and patient-centered care. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are widely used across healthcare settings and provide a reliable solution for patients...
Infection prevention remains a fundamental component of safe and effective vascular access practice. Despite advances in device technology and clinical techniques, intravascular catheters continue to be a significant source of healthcare-associated infections. Loveday...
Ultrasound guidance is now a key component of modern PICC insertion, supporting improved accuracy, higher success rates and reduced complications. Current guidance recommends its use wherever possible, particularly for upper arm insertion, reflecting its role in...
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are widely used for the delivery of long-term therapies such as intravenous antibiotics, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition. Their safe and effective insertion requires a combination of technical skill, anatomical...
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) should be removed promptly when they are no longer clinically indicated or if they pose a risk to the patient. Early removal reduces the likelihood of complications such as infection and thrombosis (Loveday, 2014)....
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a well-established method of providing medium to long-term vascular access. While device design plays an important role, successful outcomes are closely linked to insertion technique, vessel preservation and...
This article summarises a case study poster presented at AVA 2025, highlighting work led by the Vascular Access Service Team at Michigan Medicine to reduce Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) line dislodgement in adult patients through the...
Why Device Choice Today Can Shape Patient Outcomes Tomorrow Across healthcare settings, vascular access plays a central role in delivering safe and effective treatment. Most of the time, clinicians plan vascular access based on a patient’s expected therapy needs,...
The question of whether neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (nPICCs) can safely be cut to length continues to arise in clinical practice. Although some clinicians shorten lines to assist with dressing application or reduce external looping, available...
This is a summary of VYVAExperts2025. Watch in full here: https://learning.campusvygon.com/search?b=vyvaexperts Early Challenges Vascular access in oncology originally relied almost entirely on peripheral lines, beginning with steel, Teflon, and more recently,...
Current estimates suggest that in the UK, around 500,000 people are immunocompromised. This number equates to 0.7% of the population [1] who are higher risk for severe outcomes should an infection occur. It is well known that incidences of CLABSIs (Central line...
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a cornerstone of modern medicine, enabling the delivery of fluids, medications, and nutrition directly into the bloodstream. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) have been the preferred choice for patients requiring medium- to...
Vascular access is crucial in nursing practice. The choice of the appropriate venous access device, such as the Midline or the PICC, and the insertion technique, whether the classic Seldinger technique or the Modified Seldinger, can significantly influence the...
Neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are commonly used in neonatal intensive care units to administer vasoactive drugs and hyperosmotic solutions such as parenteral nutrition1. These catheters are often maintained in place for 2 to 3 weeks and play...
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are essential in modern medical practice, providing reliable venous access for patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy. Below, we highlight an overview of our latest PICC Care and Maintenance Guide. Download...
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