Researchers have examined the most common safety issues associated with infusions that use multiple intravenous lines, according to a report in Pharmacy Practice News ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A small, 3D printed box is helping hospitals nationwide know if their patients are tampering with their IV lines. It's called the TEL BOXX. That stands for "tamper evident lock" box ...
As routine as hearing “push!” in the delivery room, IVs are being administered to laboring women as a precautionary measure. If you’re scared of needles, you may be wondering what to expect when IVs ...
Children's veins are small and sometimes difficult to access during necessary medical treatment. When caregivers used ultrasound to guide placement of intravenous (IV) lines in children with presumed ...
Q: A few years ago, when being prepped for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, I had an IV line inserted into my right arm with a sedative in it. As I waited to pass out, I noticed a large air bubble ...