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Vascular Access

Access is key to care

The placement of a vascular access device is key to the delivery of life-saving medications and therapies.

Vascular Access

Link between Therapies and Treatments

Whether in cancer therapy, operating theatres, intensive care units or in emergency - vascular access is an important and crucial part in medical treatments. In order to protect blood vessels in the best possible way and prevent complications and injuries, it is crucial to choose the right vascular access device.

Introcan Safety^® 3

Closed IV Catheter with Blood Control Septum

Designed to protect against blood exposure and needlestick injuries. Introcan Safety^® 3 combines innovative features to protect patients and clinicians.

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Devices for Different Needs & Therapies

Venous access is an important part of infusion therapy. The device choice is determined by type and duration of therapy and the quality of the vessels.

B. Braun offers a wide range of these devices:

peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC),
deep access peripheral catheters (deep access PIVC),
central venous catheters (CVC) – also known as centrally inserted central catheter (CICC), and
port catheters, including safety needles.

A decision tree helps to contribute to a higher quality of care:¹

The B. Braun portfolio offers a wide range of products for different therapies and types of vascular access.

We will be happy to advise you on the selection of the most suitable vascular access device, taking into account the individual needs of your patient.

On the following pages you will discover …

the benefits of each vascular access device
common side effects, complications and risks and how to deal with them
safety tips for implantation and maintenance
the wide product portfolio of vascular access devices
and much more!

Start with choosing one of the vascular access devices below to gain more information:

Ports and Needles

Ports and Needles

In port maintenance and usage rigorous aseptic rules must be followed, according to the protocol of the hospital, prior to any procedure to prevent infection of the access port.

PIVC Peripheral Intravenous Catheter

PIVC´s are important elements in patient care and provide short-term vasculat access

Central Venous Catheter (CVC)

The B. Braun Certofix^® product range offers a comprehensive portfolio of acute central venous catheter (CVC) sets for both adult and paediatric patients.

Scientific Evidence

[1] Chopra V, Flanders SA, Saint S, Woller SC, O'Grady NP, Safdar N, Trerotola SO, Saran R, Moureau N, Wiseman S, Pittiruti M. The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC): results from a multispecialty panel using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method. Annals of internal medicine. 2015 Sep 15;163(6_Supplement):S1-40.

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