Catheters
Bundle prevents CLABSIs in nursing homes
A prevention bundle reduced inflammation, infections and hospitalizations among nursing home residents with peripherally inserted central catheters, according to a study.
Surveillance of the vascular access leads to better outcomes for patients, payers
Patients on hemodialysis require functioning access sites, yet all access sites are at risk of stenosis and subsequent failure.
Researchers validate clinical scale for early catheter infection detection in hemodialysis
A clinical scale was validated for early detection of infections at the exit site of central venous catheters for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease, according to a study.
After 2 years, the ESRD Treatment Choices model is – surprise – a bust
In 2019, former President Donald Trump signed the Advancing American Kidney Health initiative.
Study: Peritoneal dialysis largely underused, often recommended based on limiting factors
Peritoneal dialysis is largely underused on a global scale, according to a scenario-based survey that explored the preconceptions of kidney care physicians as a barrier to access.
Medtronic recalls hemodialysis catheters; reports occlusion issue
Medtronic has issued a voluntary recall on two types of hemodialysis catheters after tests revealed excessive amounts of a lubricant on the tip could block flow or dislodge the catheter, according to a company letter to customers.
Palindrome, Mahurkar hemodialysis catheters recalled due to defect
The FDA announced Covidien LLC, also known as Medtronic, recalled the Palindrome and Mahurkar hemodialysis catheters due to a defect in the catheter hub.