In the United Kingdom, totally implantable venous access systems (TIVAS) are not routinely used. Compared with Hickman catheters, these devices are more expensive and complex to insert. However, it is ...

Bone mineral density in childhood cancer survivors (CCS). Background: The aims of this prospective randomized study were two-fold: To estimate the incidence of overall venous thrombosis (VT) including ...

Breast cancer treatments such as chemotherapy usually require frequent blood tests and usually need to be given through your vein, or through IVs. It can become painful to be repeatedly poked with ...

Ask for the interventional radiology resident on call. Ports & Port Placement A port is a small device with a hollow space inside that is sealed by a soft top. A port placement will allow medications ...

At baseline, there was no difference in Perceived Stress Scale scores between groups (P =.743). However, postprocedure scores were significantly lower in the stress ball group compared with controls ...

Central VADs are soft catheters with the distal tip placed in the superior vena cava. The catheter can stay in place for days, weeks, months, or even years. The goal of a central VAD is to maintain ...

Incidence and severity of oral mucositis induced by conventional chemotherapy: A comprehensive prospective analysis of 227 cancer patients. Use of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) to guide ...

Advancements in medical technology have led to the development of innovative medical devices that are doing things once far out of reach for improved patient care and outcomes. Image Credit: Amphenol ...

A NEED exists for an intravenous catheter that possesses better properties than the currently available polyethylene catheter. Ideally, a catheter for intravenous infusion should have the following ...