Archive February 2010
Infusion safety system
Intravenous products: OneMedPlace.com report “Intravenous (IV) drugs leave a huge margin for human
Safety needle device comparison
Intravenous literature: Tosini, W., Ciotti, C., Goyer, F., Lolom, I., L’Hériteau, F., Abiteboul, D., Pellissier, G. and
IV catheterization patent
Intravenous products: News-Medical.net “Acacia Research Corporation announced today that a subsidiary has
Risk factors for bloodstream infection
Intravenous literature: Geffers, C., Gastmeier, A., Schwab, F., Groneberg, K., Rüden, H. and Gastmeier, P.
Central line hematoma
Intravenous literature: Shinzato, T., Fukui, M., Kooguchi, K., Sakaguchi, M. and Joo, W.J. (2010) Hemorrhagic shock 3
Venous access in haemophilic children
Intravenous literature: Santagostino, E. and Mancuso, M.E. (2010) Venous access in haemophilic children: choice and
Vascular access team activity
Intravenous literature: Wells, J.M., Jawaid, W.B., Bromley, P., Bennett, J. and Arul, G.S. (2010) A dedicated
Rate of central venous catheterization
Intravenous literature: Glickman, S.W., Krubert, C., Koppenhaver, J., Glickman, L.T., Schulman, K.A. and Cairns, C.B.
Groshong catheter complications
Intravenous literature: Ruggiero, A., Barone, G., Margani, G., Nanni, L., Pittiruti, M. and Riccardi, R. (2010) Groshong
Central venous catheter hub care
Intravenous literature: Sannoh, S., Clones, B., Munoz, J., Montecalvo, M. and Parvez, B. (2010) A multimodal approach
Adverse transfusion events
Intravenous news: InfectionControlToday.com report “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has
Central line infection risk factors
Intravenous literature: Chin, B.S., Han, S.H., Lee, H.S., Jeong, S.J., Choi, H., Kim, C.O., Choi, J.Y., Song, Y.G. and Kim,
Diagnosis of sepsis
Intravenous literature: Mancini, N., Carletti, S., Ghidoli, N., Cichero, P., Burioni, R. and Clementi, M. (2010) The era of
IV catheter fracture
Intravenous literature: Lin, C.H., Wu, H.S., Chan, D.C., Hsieh, C.B., Huang, M.H. and Yu, J.C. (2010) The mechanisms of
Intraosseous device comparison
Intravenous literature: Hartholt, K.A., van Lieshout, E.M., Thies, W.C., Patka, P. and Schipper, I.B. (2010) Intraosseous
Health devices award
The ECRI Institute are calling for submissions for the 2010 Health Devices Achievement Award. An award honouring
Blood plasma update
Intravenous literature: News-Medical.net report “Three years after the U.S. blood banking industry issued recommendations
Central line educational program
Intravenous news: To help consumers avoid the dangerous infections inherent with prolonged catheter use, the
New intravenous iron preparation
Intravenous literature: Schwenk, M.H. (2010) Ferumoxytol: A New Intravenous Iron Preparation for the Treatment
Hospira pharmaceutical acquisition
Hospira, Inc., and Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceuticals company, today announced
Survival following transfusion
Intravenous literature: Veenith, T., Sharples, L. Gerrard, C., Valchanov, K. and Vuylsteke, A. (2010) Survival and length of stay
Pre-filled catheter lock syringe
Intravenous products: News-Medical.net report “Excelsior Medical Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers
Needlestick injury psychological harm
Intravenous news: The Court of Appeal recently made a judgment in the case Fryers vs Belfast Health and Social
Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis
Intravenous literature: Younker, J. and Soar, J. (2010) Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. Nursing in Critical
Gentamicin errors
Intravenous news: NPSA report “Patient safety incidents have been reported involving administration of gentamicin at the
Q-Syte Nexiva recall extended
Intravenous products: BD has voluntarily executed a product recall of certain lots of BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Devices
vCJD in blood recipients
Intravenous news: Department of Health report “This paper was prepared for the CJD Incidents Panel, which
StickSafe injection tray
Intravenous products: Dexigner.com report “According to NHS experts, an ingenious new device will not only
How to reduce central line infections
Intravenous literature: Bizzarro, M.J., Sabo, B., Noonan, M., Bonfiglio, M.P., Northrup, V. and Diefenbach, K.
Hemodialysis catheter problem
Intravenous literature: Willicombe, M.K., Vernon, K. and Davenport. A. (2010) Embolic complications from
Factors associated with CRBSI
Intravenous literature: de Mello, M.J., de Albuquerque, M.F., Ximenes, R.A., Lacerda, H.R., Ferraz, E.J.,
CVC in haemophilia patients
Intravenous literature: Izzi, G., Franchini, M., Bonetti, L. and Tagliaferri, A. (2010) The use of central venous
Central line checklist reviewed
Intravenous literature: InfectionControlToday.com report “The state of Michigan, which used a five-step checklist
Prion and leukocyte filter
Intravenous products: News-Medical.net report “Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification,
Central line infection report
Intravenous news: ConsumerReports.org report “If there’s one thing that all sides agree on in the health-care-reform debate,
CLABSI prevention for children
Intravenous literature: Miller, M.R. et al (2010) Decreasing PICU Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections: NACHRI’s
