Clinical Policies & Guidelines

Evidence-based protocols for vascular access teams. Standardized procedures built on clinical research and institutional best practices.

72 articles Updated Feb 2026
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Cortisol Levels in Hospital Staff and Work Efficiency: A Critical Clinical Analysis

Critical analysis of cortisol dysregulation in hospital staff and its impact on clinical performance, patient safety, and healthcare workforce wellbeing with evidence-based interventions.

Moderate Sedation and Analgesia via Intravenous Infusion

Evidence-based standards for safe administration of moderate sedation and analgesia through intravenous infusion, covering clinician competency, pharmacologic agents, preprocedural assessment, airway management, continuous monitoring, capnography, post-procedure recovery, and quality improvement.

Prevention and Management of Air Embolism in Vascular Access

Evidence-based standards for preventing air embolism during vascular access procedures, including CVAD removal protocols, recognition of signs and symptoms, and emergency response for suspected venous or arterial air embolism.

Administration Set Management

Establishes requirements for the appropriate selection, use, configuration, labeling, and replacement of primary and secondary administration sets for all infusion types, including standard solutions, parenteral nutrition, lipids, blood products, propofol, and hemodynamic monitoring systems.

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT®)

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.

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Clinical guideline for safe and effective therapeutic phlebotomy practice, including vascular access device selection, treatment parameter establishment, adverse effect prevention and management, psychosocial considerations, patient education, and combination therapy for conditions such as polycythemia vera and hereditary hemochromatosis.

Intracav AI Prompting Guidelines

Complete guide to maximizing Intracav AI effectiveness: best practices for prompting, query formulation, and leveraging AI assistance for vascular access clinical practice and research.

Exploring the Dynamics of Clinical Decision Making in Vascular Access

Comprehensive guide to clinical decision-making in vascular access: exploring interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based protocols, and patient-centered care strategies for optimal outcomes.

Optimizing Vascular Device Removal: Evidence-Based Strategies

Evidence-based clinical guidelines for vascular access device removal: comprehensive protocols for PIVCs, midline catheters, and central lines to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Clinical Overview and Vascular Access Considerations

Comprehensive clinical guideline for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) management in vascular access: evidence-based protocols for assessment, prevention, and treatment strategies.