An intravenous catheter is a hollow and flexible plastic tube that is inserted into a vein to administer fluids and medicines. Most intravenous catheters are peripheral, meaning they go into a vein far from the heart, such as in the wrist. However, catheters can also be inserted into larger veins closer to the heart.
Welcome to our website! Nurses Against Mandatory Vaccines. Nurses Against Mandatory Vaccines was organized and started in 2012. Our primary purpose is to raise awareness for forced medical procedures of adults in the work place that are only in place in order for healthcare organizations to receive financial funding from Medicare/Medicaid.
Wider implementation of standing orders programs , or other effective interventions to increase vaccination rates , are needed ,  Dr. Jernigan told attendees at the meeting , noting that only 62 % of nursing home residents in this study received influenza vaccine , and less than 50 % received pneumococcal vaccine , well below the 90 % goal ...