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New study shows major benefits of using subcutaneous anchor securement systems to secure central vascular access devices

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--The largest study of patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) utilizing a subcutaneous anchoring securement system (SASS) ever conducted shows that using ...
Becker's Hospital Review

3M PICC / CVC Securement Device + Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing (3M) | 100 Infection Control Products to Know | 2018

3M PICC / CVC Securement Device + Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing (3M). 3M’s PICC / CVC Securement Device secures an IV without sutures using silicone adhesives. The ...
News Medical

Subcutaneous anchors more effective than adhesives in securing catheters

The largest study of patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) utilizing a subcutaneous anchoring securement system (SASS) ever conducted shows that using subcutaneous anchors to ...
Medscape

An Overview of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

PICCs have a relatively low complication rate, but there are several potentially serious issues related to their use. See Table 2 for signs and symptoms of complications. The first cause is alteration ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

SecurAcath for securing percutaneous catheters

SecurAcath (Interrad Medical) is a single-use device to secure percutaneous catheters in position on the skin. It is intended for use in adults and children who need a central venous catheter (CVC), a ...
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New study adds to evidence on best CVAD securement methodology

FERNDALE, Mich. -- A new study on securement for central vascular access devices (CVAD) suggests that subcutaneous anchor securement systems (SASS) are shown to be more effective at keeping central ...