KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A small, 3D printed box is helping hospitals nationwide know if their patients are tampering with their IV lines. It's called the TEL BOXX. That stands for "tamper evident lock" box ...
Q: A few years ago, when being prepped for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, I had an IV line inserted into my right arm with a sedative in it. As I waited to pass out, I noticed a large air bubble ...
For patients who rely on monoclonal antibodies and other biologic drugs, treatment often means hours tethered to an IV pole while a clear bag slowly empties into a vein. A new generation of ...
When caregivers used ultrasound to guide placement of intravenous lines in children with presumed difficult access, they had higher success rates on their first attempt. Researchers report that this ...
Two mornings a week, Arthur Jackson clears space on half of his cream-colored sofa and waits for a knock at his front door. He leaves a few rolls of tape and some gauze. “This is Brenda’s desk,” ...