Can a Hemostatic Dressing Help Protect VAD Insertion Sites from Pathogens?

Can a Hemostatic Dressing Help Protect VAD Insertion Sites from Pathogens? For a critically ill patient, persistent bleeding at a vascular access device (VAD) insertion site can set off a frustrating cycle: another dressing change, another attempt to control the bleeding, and more disruption at the bedside. Critical care nurse Jamie Hepps, RN, BSN, described…