Suture the skin to the mounting clip on the catheter. To prevent pulling on the insertion site, suture the catheter at a second site so that a curved or looped segment of catheter lies between the 2 sites. Apply a sterile occlusive dressing. Transpar...
It is no longer recommended to flex the elbow after antecubital venipuncture; this actually increases hematoma formation. Tips and Tricks for Venous Blood Sampling Butterfly needles attached to a syringe may be preferred for difficult venipuncture (eg, small veins in neon...
CardioMEMS™ HF System Potential Adverse Events: Potential adverse events associated with the implantation procedure include, but are not limited to, the following: air embolism, allergic reaction, infection, delayed wound healing, arrhythmias, bleeding, hemoptysis, hematoma, nausea, cerebrov...
Medical professionals order blood tests for a variety of reasons. From monitoring medication levels to evaluating your results in the course of diagnosing a medical condition, blood work can be an essential component of your health care...