Background The incidence of nosocomial infections including ventilator-associated
pneumonia and bacteraemia has been described during the COVID-19 pandemic. However …

The insertion of central venous catheters through the femoral veins is not uncommon and is
potentially associated with the risk of immediate puncture-related complications and severe …

The goal of the 2015 Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC)
was to define indications and appropriate practices for peripherally inserted central …

To determine the effect of Trendelenburg position on the diameter or cross-section area of
the internal jugular vein (IJV) a systematic review and metanalysis was performed. Studies …

Background: A vascular access team (VAT) was created in 2018 with the aim of improving
vascular access and reducing complications associated with catheters. The impact of the …

Background Vascular access by means of intravenous catheters is essential for the safe,
effective and cost-efficient delivery of intravenous fluids, antibiotics, nutrition and …

Objective During the COVID-19 pandemic, central venous access line teams were
implemented at many hospitals throughout the world to provide access for critically ill …

Background Among the many interesting aspects of clinical care during the SARS-CoV-2
pandemic, vascular access still deserves some attention. Peripherally inserted central …

Background: An adequate stabilization of a vascular device is an important part of insertion
bundles and is an effective strategy in reducing complications. Dislodgment has a relevant …

On April 2020, during the outburst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, the SIAARTI (“Società
Italiana di Anestesia, Analgesia, Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva”) Research Group on …