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

Infection Prevention, Omni-Stat

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…

A Better Standard for Rapid Hemorrhage Control in Hospitals

Healthcare Education, Omni-Stat

A 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:…