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Central venous access devices

KiteLock 4%: the next generation of CVAD locking solutions

Any break in the skin is a breach of the body's first line of defence against infection. In relation to vascular access there are two key points of entry for infection entering into the body, these...

‘Pinholes in my arms’: the vicious cycle of vascular access

To gain insight and understanding of how patients make sense of living with a CVAD..

Catheter lock solutions to prevent CVAD-related infection

The tips of CVADs terminate in the central venous system (lower third of the superior vena cava or right atrium). They are used for a range of therapies including vesicants, high-volume fluids, blood...

Health professionals' lack of knowledge of central venous access devices: the impact on patients

The aim of the study was to establish the transferability of the findings of the IPA study. The main objectives were to establish whether the following experiences were generalisable:.

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