exit pad ag Tag

17 Jan

Posted at 15:39h in Sector studies by

The main clinical problems related to CVC exit-site management are complications due to infection, in particular CRBSI, which impact negatively on hospitalization, survival and the incidence of mortality, thereby increasing hospital and care costs. Understanding the sequence of clinical and care events that lead to infections allows us to develop rational preventive strategies. As has already been demonstrated, keeping to strict vascular access management protocols can lead to a reduction in the incidence of CRBSI, but the unity of the nursing team and the supervision by the person responsible for vascular access is also necessary and important. Find out about the study...

10 Jan

Posted at 11:16h in Case Study by

Silver dressings with an antimicrobial action can be used as a barrier against microorganisms in wounds that have a high risk of infection or re-infection. We used photographic monitoring to observe the development of some complications that occurred in patients using the FAV (AterioVenous Fistula) buttonhole method. The critical issues were treated, until they were completely resolved, using an ionic silver dressing placed at the needle insertion points at the end of the dialysis treatment. READ MORE...