The Hidden Risk in Plain Sight: The Nasal Vestibule Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain one of the most persistent and costly challenges in modern medicine. Despite advances in sterilization and perioperative protocols, one major source of infection often goes under-addressed: the patient’s own nasal cavity. The anterior nares (nasal vestibule) are a well-documented reservoir for pathogens,…
DetailsThe STICKY Trial, Revisited: Deeper Clinical Insights and Lessons Learned A recent webinar hosted by the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) featuring Nicole Marsh, PhD, RN, offered a rare look at the clinical challenges and decision-making behind the STICKY Trial, offering insight well beyond what appears in the published manuscript. This session discussed the trial…
DetailsA Better Standard for Rapid Hemorrhage Control in Hospitals Uncontrolled bleeding remains one of the most urgent challenges in trauma and acute care. Despite advances in surgical techniques and resuscitation protocols, hemorrhage continues to be a leading cause of preventable death following injury. What clinicians know from both military and civilian trauma systems is simple:…
DetailsSecurement Matters: A Closer Look at AVA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines related to Skin, Dressing Integrity, and Securement The recently-released Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Clinical Practice Guidelines1 represent more than an update to clinical recommendations. They are a foundational, evidence-based resource designed to protect vessel health, minimize complications, and improve patient outcomes across the continuum…
DetailsA 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…
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