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Yaser Souri

• The aim of this study is to investigate the use of midline catheters as a viable option for long-term IV access in the Vascular Surgery department at the University Clinic Augs-burg. The department faces challenges due to a patient population that is often older and has multiple comorbidities, resulting in extended hospital stays and the need for long-term IV access. It is crucial to have IV access options that are both comfortable and effective to meet the needs of this patient population. Therefore, this study is motivated by the lack of studies on the utility of midline catheters in long-term IV access for patients with vascular disease. We seek to provide valuable insights into the advantages and limitations of midline catheters. The results of this study will inform clinical practice and help to improve patient care in the Vascular Surgery department at the University Clinic Augsburg. In this study, we evaluate the PowerGlide Pro Midline Catheter (BD medical technology company,The aim of this study is to investigate the use of midline catheters as a viable option for long-term IV access in the Vascular Surgery department at the University Clinic Augs-burg. The department faces challenges due to a patient population that is often older and has multiple comorbidities, resulting in extended hospital stays and the need for long-term IV access. It is crucial to have IV access options that are both comfortable and effective to meet the needs of this patient population. Therefore, this study is motivated by the lack of studies on the utility of midline catheters in long-term IV access for patients with vascular disease. We seek to provide valuable insights into the advantages and limitations of midline catheters. The results of this study will inform clinical practice and help to improve patient care in the Vascular Surgery department at the University Clinic Augsburg. In this study, we evaluate the PowerGlide Pro Midline Catheter (BD medical technology company, Tullastr.8-12 street in Heidelberg, Germany). The Power Glide Pro catheter is a sterile, minimally invasive, single-use method for creating intravenous access for patients who foreseeably need one for at least 7 days. The device is intended for short-term use (<30 days) to draw blood and administer fluids intravenously. The catheter consists of an insertion needle with a passive safety mechanism to avoid puncture injuries to the user, a guide wire, and a radiopaque, body-softening polyurethane catheter with a lumen for introducing force. The maximum injection flow rates of 2, 5, and 7 ml / s (for the 22G, 20G, and 18G, respectively) enable a variety of therapies with a single access point.…