Antimicrobial PICC Line Covers (Care+Wear). Care+Wear’s stretchy, antimicrobial fabric covers help keep peripherally inserted central catheter lines secure and prevent dislodgement, which is a leading ...

Care bundles alone do not significantly reduce CLABSI rates; outdated materials like polyurethane and silicone may foster infections, despite compliance Polyurethane and silicone PICC lines are ...

With a continued focus on patient and family-centered care since Walter Reed Bethesda opened its doors last fall, the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) Service is gaining momentum ...

Primary PICC failure was 24% (13/55) in the intervention group and 22% (12/55) in the standard care group. There are no barriers to testing the old, obsolete polyurethane PICC lines, MedPorts, ...

For patients with cancer, having a PICC or port can be convenient, but I got it removed the moment I was allowed to. One of the first decisions you’ll have to make after receiving a diagnosis of ...

Critical illness polyneuropathy from sepsis can cause lifelong impairments. Flap surgery for Stage IV decubitus ulcers prevents death and promotes recovery. There are lifetime impairments for patients ...