Intravenous ribavirin saved a child dying of La Crosse encephalitis (LE) after testing of a
brain tissue sample revealed the presence of the virus. LE is spread by mosquitos and is …

For hundreds of years, humans have tried to inject various substances into the circulatory
system. The first hypodermic needle was produced around 1660.53 In 1668, Sir Christopher …

Peripherally inserted central catheter lines (PICCs) are the “new kids on the block” for
intravenous therapy. This paper reports on the development of a protocol and training …

SUMMARY The Center for Advanced Nursing Practice Evidence-Based Practice Model as
applied to the PICC program has assisted in the systematic development and evaluation of …

Here's how to use it to maximum advantage ew in the array ofcentral venous access devices
now available is the peripherally inserted central, or PIC, catheter. For some patients who …

OBJECTIVE:: To provide an overview of venous access device designs and methods of
insertion and removal. CONCLUSIONS:: Venous access devices are indicated for many …

The administration of IV medications in the home environment has proven to be a viable and
highly desirable alternative to traditional hospitalization. Technology has been the driving …

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is defined as a catheter inserted via a
peripheral vein with the tip residing in the superior or inferior vena cava.[1, 2] Early reports …

The use of semipermanent vascular access devices has become standard in the
management of specific clinical populations. Recently, the use of peripherally inserted …

dequate intravenous access is of paramount importance for patients in both acute and
community care. Advances in catheter materials and techniques have resulted in a range of …