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Living with a #PICCline can mean making some major lifestyle changes. These 10 tips help make the transition to the PICC life a little easier. http://bit.ly/300Sfxs #cathaid

The current National Healthcare Safety Network definitions may not sufficiently account for increased #CLABSI risk at institutions that perform high-intensity care. http://bit.ly/31GVmvb #CRBSI #cathaid

According to Shannon, living with a PICC was not without its struggles, but has given her a newfound sense of freedom. http://bit.ly/2yTehqh #PICCline #cathaid

Watch how this virtual-reality guided #catheter allows doctors to see inside the patients’ complex vascular system. https://reut.rs/2Tsvy2Y #VR #medtech #cathaid

A hospital in Spain has successfully implemented infection prevention interventions to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections and was able to achieve and sustain an 80% reduction in the global rate for an 8-year period. http://bit.ly/2SZG2q9 #cathaid #CRBSI #catheterinfection

Adapting to living life with a #PICCline can be a period of major transition. Read Betsy’s story and advice for other PICC warriors in this article. http://bit.ly/2ZVurLw #cathaid

In a recent analysis of US observational data, infections acquired during admissions for common #cardiovascular conditions are associated not only with added cost and longer stays but also in-hospital mortality. http://bit.ly/2YycLUJ #cathaid #infection #CRBSI

According to a new study, most problems with #catheter use stem from poor physician-nurse communication. #cathaid http://bit.ly/32G7QEp

Alice’s #PICCline has helped give her life flexibility and freedom, but dealing with unexpected shifts in the line can prove difficult. Read more about her story here: http://bit.ly/2YOIjqx #cathaid Care+Wear

This qualitative study assesses the pros and cons of PICC lines in cancer patients receiving outpatient treatment: http://bit.ly/2YQjs5t #cathaid #piccline

This study published in the American Journal of Nephrology found that in 339 patients with a suspected CRBSI that 15% had an alternate source of infection. Among catheter-dependent #hemodialysis patients with suspected #CRBSI, 85% had CRBSI confirmed. http://bit.ly/301hNdS #cathaid

Though central lines and PICC lines share some similar characteristics, they are used for different purposes. When or why a #centralline is necessary? Read this Verywell article to find out more. http://bit.ly/2Xp3ra4 #cathaid #PICCline

This study published in the American Journal of Nursing assesses various dressing and securement devices for central venous catheters and their efficacies in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections. #cathaid #CRBSI #centralvenouscatheter http://bit.ly/2FRkR4l