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A complete side-by-side comparison of every vascular access device — peripheral IV, midline, PICC, non-tunneled CVC, tunneled catheter, implanted port, dialysis catheter, arterial line, and IO — by tip location, dwell, indications, and limits.
What vascular access devices cost: a clinician- and payer-oriented comparison of PICC, midline, implanted port, and CVC across insertion, maintenance, and complication costs, plus the total-cost-of-ownership view.
PICC vs midline: the clinical differences, indications, contraindications, and a decision framework for choosing between a midline catheter and a PICC line — by infusate, duration, and patient factors.
Complete comparison of all vascular access device types: PIV, midline, PICC, CVC, tunneled catheter, port, hemodialysis catheter, IO, and arterial line — with a clinical selection guide.
Clinical decision guide comparing PICC, midline catheter, and non-tunneled CVC: indications, contraindications, osmolarity limits, dwell time, CLABSI risk, and evidence-based selection criteria and MAGIC.
Clinical indications for PICC line placement — appropriate and inappropriate criteria and MAGIC, PICC for IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, TPN, and vesicants, and absolute contraindications.
Evidence-based vascular access device selection using standards, the Vessel Health and Preservation (VHP) framework, DIVA score, osmolarity thresholds, and the MAGIC appropriateness criteria.
Association for Vascular Access Adult Clinical Practice Guidelines (JAVA 2026, Vol. 31) — Part 3 covering Sections 3–4: Vascular Access Device Selection, Site Selection, and Insertion Techniques including ultrasound guidance.
Establishes requirements for vascular access device selection, technical standards, and maintenance protocols for patients undergoing therapeutic apheresis procedures.
Establishes evidence-based criteria for the selection and planning of vascular access devices across all device types and patient populations, from short peripheral catheters through central venous access devices and arterial catheters.