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In our institution's intensive care unit, the internal jugular vein remains the first choice for central venous catheter insertion. In cases requiring catheter replacement due to complications, the contralateral internal jugular vein and the femoral vein are used. The subclavian vein is less favored due to the incidence and severity of mechanical complications...

In recent years, midline catheters (MCs) have garnered attention as devices that are less invasive than peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and are expected to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). However, in practice, questions remain as to whether they are truly safer than PICCs and if complications are fewer...

This discussion is about arteries. Food & Function has revealed that cocoa is effective in relieving stress. Cocoa's function of suppressing reduced cerebral blood flow under stress is not merely a mood booster. It also physiologically prevents the failure of peripheral vasodilation...

Today, we're introducing a paper about antibacterial caps. The basic method for disinfecting catheters is the "hub scrub," which involves wiping the hub with an alcohol swab for 15 seconds. However, it's very difficult to consistently perform this perfectly in a busy clinical setting. A meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine in 2022...