A Century of Adhesion: The Enduring Legacy of Mastisol More than a century before medical liquid adhesive became standard, clinicians faced a fundamental challenge: how to keep wound coverings in place on fragile, often moist skin. At the turn of the 20th century, one solution began to stand apart. Mastisol was introduced around 1900 and…
DetailsSafety and Efficacy of Securement Options for PICCs in the Pediatric Population As pediatric vascular access teams continue to refine best practices, securement remains a critical and evolving component of safe catheter care. In this brief video, clinicians Cheryl Gillette, RN, VA-BC, and Kathy Grieser, BSN, RSN, VA-BC, explore emerging evidence on the safety and efficacy of…
DetailsTurning Skeptics into Supporters: Leading Successful Product Change in Healthcare Change in healthcare is never simple, particularly when it involves new products, new workflows, and teams already stretched thin. During a recent Association for Vascular Access I Save That webinar sponsored by Eloquest Healthcare, Michael Stern, MD shared his real-world experience with new product implementation,…
DetailsPROSECCO Time: Prioritizing Optimal Securement for Improved Catheter Care and Outcomes As we raise a glass to a new year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what’s working in vascular access and where we can continue to improve. In this brief video, the collaborators behind ‘PROSECCO’ share a global, evidence-based perspective on the evolving…
Details2025 Year in Review Thank you for being part of the Eloquest Healthcare Blog community throughout 2025! We’re grateful for your readership and hope our articles have informed, inspired, and strengthened your clinical practice. Below is a roundup of this year’s top-engaged posts. We invite you to revisit and share your favorites: When CVC dressings…
DetailsAdvancing Skin Health: A Review of Medical Adhesive Technology and MARSI Prevention Medical adhesives are foundational tools in healthcare, used to secure everything from wound dressings to catheters and other essential devices. While these adhesives are indispensable for proper care, their use can sometimes lead to complications, particularly medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSI). MARSI can…
DetailsSASS: New Evidence on Safe PICC Securement for Pediatric Patients When it comes to securing PICCs in pediatric patients, clinicians need a securement method they can trust, one that keeps lines stable, reduces complications, and protects the most vulnerable patients. At the AVA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, a new poster by authors Cheryl Gillette, RN,…
DetailsFrom Confusion to Clarity: Shedding Light on Adhesive Terminology in Vascular Access At the AVA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, vascular access expert Matt Gibson, RN, VA-BC, CRNI, CPUI, addressed an issue that many clinicians face daily but rarely pause to examine: adhesives. His poster, “Device Securement and Dressing Adherence: Clarifying Medical Liquid Adhesive Terminology for…
DetailsFrom Awareness to Action: Understanding Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB) As infection prevention metrics continue to evolve, one of the most closely watched developments is the emergence of Hospital Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) as a potential national quality indicator. In the recorded webinar, “Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB): A New Hospital Onset…
Details3 Questions with Leimomi Holmes, BSN, RN, VA-BC “3 Questions With…” is a video series showcasing thought leaders in healthcare specialties like Infection Prevention and Vascular Access. These experts provide insights, evidence, and best practices in response to pressing questions in their fields. Eloquest Healthcare is proud to feature 3 Questions with Leimomi Holmes, BSN,…
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