Cochrane

Should we remove peripheral venous catheters ('intravenous drip' or 'cannula') only when they are not needed or have a complication, or should we remove them regularly?

Future research should focus on testing PVC removal beyond 96 hours, patient preferences for routine or clinically indicated PVC removal, more rigorous studies and use of ultrasound to assess PVC ...
TechCrunch

Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game

Multiple reports suggest that live sports viewing has declined for certain sports, especially among Gen Z. To solve this, leagues and broadcasters are trying to make sports more engaging for fans with ...
The Aspen Times

Haims: What you should know about peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy in its simplest definition is damage to the peripheral nerves — nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. It is a relatively common condition that is not isolated to any ...
STAT

Device that uses biodegradable polymers to repair peripheral nerves gets FDA clearance

Veronica Paulus is a former STAT intern supported by the Harvard University Institute of Politics. A sutureless device for peripheral nerve repair could be available on the market in the coming months ...
BMJ

Vascular access specialist teams versus standard practice for catheter insertion and prevention of failure: a systematic review

Objective Billions of vascular access devices (VADs) are inserted annually for intravenous therapy worldwide. However, their use is not without challenges. Facilitating the process and enhancing ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Usefulness of External Jugular Vein Puncture in an Emergency Situations ()

Department of ER, Sanda City Hospital, Sanda City, Japan. In the emergency department, we often encounter resuscitated patients with cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) [1] and cases of shock in which a ...