Designed to minimize patients' and clinicians' exposure to X-ray radiation, Nautilus® uses ECG technology to give clinician immediate feedback on catheter tip location, enabling consistently accurate PICC placement both in hospital and, potentially, in community setting. ECG technology minimizes risks associated with blind catheter placement such as thrombus, which can lead to hospital associated infections.
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