This comprehensive guide outlines evidence-based principles of vascular access and infusion therapy across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric populations. It covers regulatory compliance, ethical practice, device selection, infusion accuracy, and population-specific risks such as DEHP exposure, DIVA management, pregnancy-related hypercoagulability, and geriatric polypharmacy. Designed for clinicians, nurses, and vascular access specialists, this resource supports safe, patient-centered decision-making aligned with current standards of care.
Clinical guidelines as static PDFs are failing healthcare. Learn why API-first medical knowledge distribution is essential for modern clinical decision support and how open-source approaches can revolutionize healthcare interoperability.
Critical analysis of cortisol dysregulation in hospital staff and its impact on clinical performance, patient safety, and healthcare workforce wellbeing with evidence-based interventions.
Establishes standards for the application of Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) across all invasive clinical procedures and vascular access device management, including risk assessment framework, aseptic field management, competency requirements, and environmental management.
Comprehensive guide to clinical decision-making in vascular access: exploring interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based protocols, and patient-centered care strategies for optimal outcomes.
Comprehensive clinical guideline for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) management in vascular access: evidence-based protocols for assessment, prevention, and treatment strategies.
Establishes standards for central vascular access device tip location confirmation, including acceptable tip positions, real-time tip location methods, re-evaluation protocols, transfer criteria, and documentation requirements for all patient populations.
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