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Ablation of AF improves QOL more than drugs

August 30, 2017

Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) improves quality of life (QOL) more than drugs, according to a study presented on Aug. 29 at the European Society of Cardiology conference.…

Central lines troubleshooting complications

Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications

November 11, 2013

Central lines can save lives. But dangerous complications can occur unless caregivers know how to identify, prevent, and solve potential problems.

Nurse perception of nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters

July 16, 2015

A study in Urologic Nursing reports nurses perceive improved job ease and positive patient feedback after implementation of a nurse-driven catheter-removal protocol. Read more.

PA catheter controversy

June 11, 2007

Standard of care in the ICU – or object of overuse, abuse, and misuse? The authors explain why they believe PA catheter use may harm more critically ill…

Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled

January 14, 2016

On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the company received two reports hat the…

Preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections related to I.V. connectors

August 11, 2012

The author provides an overview of the issue and suggests some solutions.

Providing optimal care for patients with central catheters

May 11, 2014

Confused about central catheters? Here’s what you need to know.

Study: Urinary catheterization high risk for UTI

November 11, 2012

A review article in December 2012’s Journal of Hospital Infection found that highest population-attributable risk percentage for urinary tract infection (UTI) was associated with urinary catheterization, “with the…

Using catheter techniques to deliver analgesia

November 11, 2008

Make sure you’re up-to-date on how to deliver epidural, intrathecal, interpleural, and perineural analgesia and local anesthesia.

Walk the walk to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections

January 11, 2010

Nearly half of ICU patients have central venous catheters, putting them at risk for deadly bloodstream infections. Learn about proven methods for preventing these infections – and about…

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Ablation of AF improves QOL more than drugs

Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications

Nurse perception of nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters

PA catheter controversy

Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled

Preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections related to I.V. connectors

Providing optimal care for patients with central catheters

Study: Urinary catheterization high risk for UTI

Using catheter techniques to deliver analgesia

Walk the walk to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections

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Ablation of AF improves QOL more than drugs

Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications

Nurse perception of nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters

PA catheter controversy

Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled

Preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections related to I.V. connectors

Providing optimal care for patients with central catheters

Study: Urinary catheterization high risk for UTI

Using catheter techniques to deliver analgesia

Walk the walk to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections

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