Do not consider only surgical clinics, operating rooms and interventional x-ray as the only option for the implantation of peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and peripheral venous catheters (Midline) but, preferably, to favour the implant procedure at the patient’s bedside.
Provided that the asepsis procedures are followed and strategies to minimize the infectious risk are applied, the implantation at the patient’s bedside it guarantees the same level of quality and safety, with a considerable saving of water, detergents, disinfectants and energy needed for the sanitization of surgical clinics, operating rooms and interventional radiologists settings. The environmental impact of transporting the patient in an ambulance is also avoided.
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2. Pittiruti M, Scoppettuol G. Raccomandazioni GAVeCELT 2021 per la indicazione, l’impianto e la gestione dei dispositivi per accesso venoso. V.2.0. 2021. Testo completo disponibile on line: https://gavecelt.it/nuovo/sites/default/files/uploads/Raccomandazioni%20GAVeCeLT%202021%20-%20v.2.0.pdf
3. Pittiruti M, Van Boxtel T, Scoppettuolo G, et al. European recommendations on the proper indication and use of peripheral venous access devices (the ERPIUP consensus): A WoCoVA project. J Vasc Access. 2023;24:165-182
4. Gruppo di lavoro regionale, Regione Emilia-Romagna. Linee di indirizzo regionali sulla buona pratica di cura degli accessi vascolari. Bollettino ufficiale della Regione Emilia Romagna (BURERT) n.36 del 18/02/2021 (parte seconda)
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PDFAttention. Please note that these items are provided only for information and are not intended as a substitute for consultation with a clinician. Patients with any specific questions about the items on this list or their individual situation should consult their clinician.
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