Welcome to Intracav’s research blog, where we share insights, best practices, and evidence-based recommendations for intravenous therapy and vascular access management. Our articles are designed to provide healthcare professionals with valuable resources to enhance their knowledge, optimize clinical workflows, and improve patient outcomes. Explore our latest articles below and stay tuned for regular updates on the latest advancements in intravenous therapy.
Why We’re Building IntracavOS: Real Talk About Healthcare AI Look, let’s cut through the BS - healthcare AI is a mess. Everyone’s rushing to slap an LLM onto their product and call it “revolutionary,” but nobody’s talking about the elephant in the room: most of these solutions are held together with duct tape and prayers. At Intracav AI, we’re doing something different, and I’m going to tell you exactly why our approach is going to eat everyone else’s lunch....
Introduction The ASEPTIC NON-TOUCH TECHNIQUE (ANTT®) is a pivotal approach in infection control during invasive clinical procedures and management of indwelling medical devices. Through an exploration of key definitions, practical applications, evidence-based recommendations, quality improvement strategies, and the significance of ANTT as a fundamental clinical competency, we aim to provide a thorough understanding of ANTT for healthcare practitioners. Drawing insights from the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) 9th Edition 2024 guidelines and scholarly sources, this paper serves as a comprehensive resource to advance the knowledge and implementation of ANTT in diverse healthcare environments....
Deep Dive Blood Draws and Hemolysis Follow along Intracav Chat and interact with it yourself with this link CVR (Catheter to Vein Ratio). The Optimal ratio is <45%. The Physics and Math Alright, let’s talk about hemolysis but in this piece we’ll focus the context on blood draws, lab draws, blood samples, and lab samples. There’s a lot of contradicting anecdotes and confusion around which is the best device or technique to use....
Breaking the Mold in Vascular Access: Why Healthcare Needs a Gut Check I’m over the “innovation” talk in healthcare. Really. We’re all so busy positioning ourselves as the next big tech company with our “custom AI” projects, yet CLABSIs—central line-associated bloodstream infections—still run rampant across the country. Every professional I’ve met in healthcare has this bizarre inertia: they’re quick to ask but excruciatingly slow to spend, like they’re clinging to the hope that maybe if they wait just long enough, their problems will solve themselves....
Maximizing Your Experience with Intracav AI: A Comprehensive Guide Welcome to Intracav AI, your dedicated assistant in the field of vascular access. To ensure you derive the maximum benefit from your interactions with me, let’s jump into some guidelines and recommendations on how to effectively utilize the capabilities of Intracav AI. By following these comprehensive guidelines, you can optimize your experience and leverage the full potential of this AI assistant to enhance your clinical practice, research initiatives, and overall proficiency in vascular access care....