CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS

SafeBreak Vascular on Central Venous Catheters (CVC)

SafeBreak Vascular is FDA-cleared for use on hospitals’ most critical lines. In 2023, the FDA expanded its clearance to include PICC lines and central venous catheters.

What are the clinical benefits?

Central lines are critical for delivering life-saving treatments, but even a small displacement of the catheter tip from its intended position can lead to serious complications. This video explains why maintaining the optimal catheter position in the superior vena cava is essential for patient safety. It discusses the risks of catheter migration, blood flow disruption, and thrombosis, which are all issues that can arise from damaging force on an IV line. Watch to learn how SafeBreak Vascular can help protect central lines and support uninterrupted care.

What are the financial benefits?

Central lines are costly and essential for patient care, making their integrity a top priority for patient care providers. The video below breaks down the financial impact of central line dislodgement and how reinsertion costs can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. It explains the consequences of an accidental CVC removal like delays in treatment, additional procedures, and increased hospital expenses. Watch to understand why placing SafeBreak Vascular on central lines can help improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital costs.

How does SafeBreak Vascular Impact Patient’s Care?

Patient experiences highlight the real impact of SafeBreak Vascular on central lines. This video highlights, the story of a patient who initially questioned the need for SafeBreak but later saw its value firsthand. After experiencing a separation, the patient gained a new appreciation for SafeBreak’s role in protecting their IV access. Watch to hear how SafeBreak aided in the patient’s IV line care and ensured the patient’s treatment stayed on track.

SafeBreak Vascular on Pediatric Central Line

A member of the Vascular Access Team at a pediatric hospital explains why SafeBreak Vascular was the right choice for a child with repeated central line complications.

“She’s had several Broviacs. She’s just very active, and even with mom at the bedside she would break, fracture her line would leak or end up with a hole. She has had several repairs and or replacements because once they get to a point where they’ve been repaired to much we don’t repair them any more. Then the surgeon has to go and put a new one (line) in. That’s where we (vascular access team) thought oh my gosh she would be perfect for SafeBreak because we would rather have that disconnect instead of her fracturing the line.”

- Vascular Access Team Nurse, Pediatric Hospital in Ohio

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