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How are A-lines (arterial catheters) managed in your institution? Actually, there are not many studies that have investigated the current status of A-line management. In this study, we present the results of a survey on the current status of A-line management in acute care wards (ICUs and HCUs) in Japan.

To what extent does your facility use chlorhexidine-containing dressings to cover central venous lines?

How does your institution prevent central line catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)? Today, we would like to introduce you to the “2022 Updated Guidelines for the Prevention of Central Line Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in Acute Care Hospitals”.

Central venous catheter insertion site and CRBSI: No difference between femoral and internal jugular? How do you choose the site of central venous catheter insertion at your facility?

A Review of Nurse Echocardiocentesis (Peripheral Venous Cannula) in the ER How is peripheral venous cannula insertion performed at your facility? Peripheral intravenous cannula insertion (PIVC) is a frequently performed procedure in the emergency department, but the failure rate for first attempts in adults is up to 40% and in pediatric...

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued understanding and cooperation in the activities of our research meeting. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the 130 people who attended the Research Meeting held today. Thanks to all of you, we were able to have a very meaningful meeting, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you....

Locking dialysis catheters Fresh food vs. baking soda What does your institution use to lock dialysis catheters (short- and long-term)? Many hospitals use heparin stock solution or heparin-added raw meal. The paper presented today compares just raw meal with 7.5% Mayron and impresses...

Blog (NOTE) Announcements 3rd

The Japan Intravascular Catheterization Research Council (JIVCARES) is seeking banner advertisements on its website to publicize the activities of the Council and to encourage more people to support the Council. We hope that through your advertisement, you will support the activities of the JIVCARES and help to promote the use of intravascular catheters....

The J-IVCARES Research Meeting was established as a platform to discuss research related to VADs (Vascular access devices: intravascular indwelling catheters). Through this meeting, we aim to improve the quality of research, promote multicenter research, foster young researchers, and...