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  1. The 3 Stations of the Needle: A systematic approach for ultrasound guided venous and arterial puncture
  2. A Systematic Review of Needleless Connector Function and Occlusion Outcomes: Evidence Leading the Way
  3. Comparative study of peripheral intravenous catheter insertions with capillary, notched, and a grooved needle flashback design
  4. A review of implementation aspects and sustainability in the prevention of hospital onset bacteremia
  5. Hydrophilic biomaterial intravenous hydrogel catheter for complication reduction in PICC and midline catheters
  6. Device profile of the Orchid safety release valve for the prevention of accidental catheter dislodgement
  7. Multi-center Qualitative Observational Evaluation of Ultrasound Probe Protection using a Sterile Transparent Barrier and Securement Dressing to Standardize UGPIV Catheter Insertions
  8. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) best practice guideline on the assessment and management of vascular access devices
  9. Integrative Review: Complications of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) and Midline Catheters with Economic Analysis of Potential Impact of Hydrophilic Catheter Material
  10. Investigative study of hemodilution ratio: 4Vs for vein diameter, valve, velocity, and volumetric blood flow as factors for optimal forearm vein selection for intravenous infusion
  11. Home infusion pharmacy quality improvement for central venous access devices using anti-reflux needleless connectors to reduce occlusions, emergency room visits, and alteplase costs
  12. Case report: End of life care via a mid-thigh femoral midline catheter
  13. Rapid Assessment of Vascular Exit Site and Tunneling Options (RAVESTO): A new decision tool in the management of the complex vascular access patients
  14. A retrospective analysis of the clinical effectiveness of subcutaneously tunneled femoral vein cannulations at the bedside: A low risk central venous access approach in the neonatal intensive care unit
  15. Survey of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous practices: a report of supply usage and variability between clinical roles and departments
  16. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access
  17. Impact and Safety Associated with Accidental Dislodgement of Vascular Access Devices: A Survey of Professions, Settings, and Devices
  18. Evaluation of Skin Colonisation And Placement of vascular access device Exit sites (ESCAPE Study)
  19. Review and Case Studies of Midthigh Femoral Central Venous Catheter Placement
  20. VHP the Model
  21. Quantitative assessment of reflux in commercially available needle-free IV connectors
  22. CE
  23. Report of Modification for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement
  24. Patterns and Predictors of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Occlusion: The 3P-O Study
  25. Management of Central Venous Access Device-Associated Skin Impairment
  26. Indications for peripheral, midline and central catheters: summary of the MAGIC recommendations
  27. The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC): Results From a Multispecialty Panel Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method
  28. How to Establish an Effective Midline Program: A Case Study of 2 Hospitals
  29. Central Venous Access Devices Site Care Practices: An International Survey of 34 Countries
  30. Disinfection of Needleless Connector Hubs: Clinical Evidence Systematic Review
  31. Catheter-associated bloodstream infection prevention: what is missing?
  32. Is the pH of Vancomycin an Indication for Central Venous access?
  33. Competence in paediatric central venous lines placement
  34. Ultrasound Anatomy of Peripheral Veins and Ultrasound-Guided Venipuncture
  35. The Need for Comparative Data in Vascular Access: The Rationale and Design of the PICC Registry
  36. Evidence-based consensus on the insertion of central venous access devices: definition of minimal requirements for training
  37. Safe IV patient care
  38. Vessel Health and Preservation (Part 1): A New Evidence-Based Approach to Vascular Access Selection and Management
  39. Consensus Conference on Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
  40. Needleless connector know-how
  41. Keeping needleless connectors clean, part 2
  42. Keeping needleless connectors clean, part 1
  43. Electrocardiogram (EKG) Guided Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement and Tip Position: Results of a Trial to Replace Radiological Confirmation
  44. Evaluation of the clinical performance of a chlorhexidine gluconate antimicrobial transparent dressing
  45. Reducing the cost of catheter-related bloodstream infections
  46. Are your skin-prep and catheter maintenance techniques up-to-date?
  47. Preventing Peripheral Intravenous Line Infections: Recommendations for Healthcare Facilities
  48. Tips for inserting an I.V. device in an older adult
  49. Using ultrasound to guide PICC and peripheral cannula insertion
  50. Follow an intentional process for early assessment of vascular access selection for patients requiring intravenous therapy
  51. Complications of Vascular Access Device Terminal Tip Placement: A Case Study and Review of Subsequent Legal Action
  52. JAVA Revises Peer-Reviewer Guidelines
  53. Vascular safety:It???s all about PICCs
  54. Writing for a Scholarly Journal
  55. Legally Speaking: The Impact of Competency, Training, and Quality Assessment
  56. The Use of Alteplase for Treatment of Occluded Central Venous Catheters in Home Care
  57. Tips for inserting an I.V. in an older patient
  58. Entrepreneurship in PICC Education
  59. Drawing blood through a central venous catheter
  60. Using ultrasound to guide PICC insertion
  61. Is your skin-prep technique up-to-date?
  62. How to remove a PICC with ease
  63. Using alteplase to clear occlusions
  64. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters