The most comprehensive vascular access knowledge base for clinicians — evidence-based guides on PICC lines, CVCs, CLABSI prevention, complications, ultrasound, credentialing, and infusion therapy.
Evidence-based clinical guides for vascular access professionals. Written by credentialed clinicians, grounded in peer-reviewed evidence, and aligned with current clinical standards, CDC guidelines, and IDSA recommendations.
This section is organized into 10 topic clusters, each built around a pillar guide that covers the full clinical scope, supported by focused satellite articles on specific subtopics.
| Cluster | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Vascular Access: Complete Reference | Device spectrum, decision framework, standards, documentation |
| PICC Lines | Indications, insertion, tip position, maintenance, complications |
| Central Venous Catheters | Non-tunneled CVCs, tunneled catheters, ports, hemodialysis access |
| CLABSI Prevention | Insertion bundle, maintenance bundle, CHG, surveillance, zero CLABSI |
| Catheter Complications | Thrombosis, occlusion, phlebitis, extravasation, air embolism, malposition |
| Ultrasound-Guided Access | Anatomy, technique, US-guided PIV, PICC, CVC, credentialing |
| Credentialing & Certification | VA-BC, CRNI, PICC competency, institutional privileging |
| Infusion Therapy Safety | Filtration, flushing, vesicants, high-alert medications, PN |
| Special Populations | Pediatric, NICU, oncology, hemodialysis, critical care |
| VAT Team Models | Building a VAT, evidence, ROI, quality metrics |
Free, citable tools for vascular access educators and program leaders:
Content maintained by The Clinical Database editorial team. All guides are reviewed against current CDC/IDSA guidelines.
Complete clinical reference on infusion therapy safety: filtration standards, flushing and locking, vesicant administration, high-alert medications, PN access requirements, administration set management, and smart pump safety.
The complete evidence-based CLABSI prevention guide: CDC/NHSN definitions, insertion bundle, maintenance bundle, CHG bathing, antimicrobial strategies, surveillance, and Zero CLABSI implementation.
Complete clinical reference on central venous catheters: non-tunneled CVCs (IJ, subclavian, femoral), tunneled catheters (Hickman, Broviac, Groshong), implanted ports, dialysis catheters, and CVAD tip location standards.
Complete clinical reference on catheter complications: thrombosis, occlusion, phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, air embolism, malposition, and skin injury — recognition, prevention, and evidence-based management.