Best solution to reduce blood culture contamination
December 22, 2009
Intravenous literature: Marlowe, L., Mistry, R.D., Coffin, S., Leckerman, K.H., McGowan, K.L., Dai, D., Bell, L.M. and Zaoutis, T. Read more
Hand hygiene video contest
December 22, 2009
Intravenous news: InfectionControlToday.com report “Proper hand hygiene remains one of the most effective and least costly ways to Read more
Ultrasound central venous cannulation
December 20, 2009
Intravenous literature: Flood, S. and Bodenham, A. (2009) Central venous cannulation: ultrasound techniques. Anaesthesia and intensive Read more
The great veins of the neck
December 20, 2009
Intravenous literature: Ellis, H. (2009) The great veins of the neck. Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. 11(1), Read more
USB blood glucose meter
December 20, 2009
Intravenous products: MedGadget.com report “Bayer has recently released the CONTOUR USB blood glucose meter that plugs directly into a Read more
Cannula pack video
December 14, 2009
Intravenous products: In March 2009, Healthexec TV featured a case study that demonstrated how Vygon (UK) Ltd has worked Read more
Zingo assets sold
December 13, 2009
Intravenous products: PR-Canada.net report “Anesiva, Inc. announced today that on December 3, 2009, Anesiva entered into an Asset Read more
Safety IV cannula patent issue
December 10, 2009
Intravenous products: PHARMABIZ.com report “Poly Medicure Ltd., an India-based manufacturer and exporter of safety IV Read more
Adrenaline Epipens ‘to expire’
December 10, 2009
Intravenous news: The BBC report “A quarter of a million adrenaline pens – a potential lifesaver for those with severe allergies – will Read more
Cell salvage hypotension
December 10, 2009
Intravenous literature: Sreelakshmi, T.R. and Eldridge, J. (2009) Acute hypotension associated with leucocyte depletion filters during cell Read more
Flu – impact on blood supplies
December 9, 2009
Intravenous literature: InfectionControlToday.com report “A German research team has examined data on supply and demand for blood Read more
Power-injectable Apheresis catheter
December 9, 2009
Intravenous products: PRweb.com report “r4 Vascular, a Minnesota-based medical device company best known for its Pegasus™, Zeus™, and Read more
Smart IV pump results
December 7, 2009
Intravenous news: FoxBusiness.com report “Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, Pa., today released data quantifying the benefits of auto Read more
IV port and Huber needle supplier
December 7, 2009
Intravenous products: The French company Perouse Medical, known under Laboratoires Perouse for more than 15 years, has decided to enter Read more
Call for INS IV posters
December 4, 2009
Intravenous conference: The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) would like to invite you to submit an abstract and/or educational Read more
16 patients infected with HepC
December 3, 2009
Intravenous news: Associated Press report “A former Army nurse who admitted infecting patients with hepatitis C while Read more
IV preparation area
December 2, 2009
Intravenous products: Derby’s hospitals have been short-listed for the National Patient Safety Award for safeguarding Read more
Anesthetic containing disinfectant
December 1, 2009
Intravenous literature: Shavit, I., Hadash, A., Knaani-Levinz, H., Shachor-Meyouhas, Y. and Kassis, I. (2009) Lidocaine- Read more
First IV stick assistance
November 29, 2009
Intravenous products: Olberon Medical Innovation will be receiving a development grant for it’s ‘Patent Pending’ Cannula Read more
IV feet amputation
November 29, 2009
Intravenous news: iol.co.za report “A distraught Gauteng mother is suing provincial health authorities for maiming her Read more
Get smart with sharps
November 29, 2009
Intravenous news: The Coast News report “A new campaign promoting the responsible disposal of needles was launched on Read more
Needlestick legislation expansion
November 27, 2009
Intravenous news: The Government of Ontario report “Ontario is increasing protection for health Read more
CJD blood filter
November 27, 2009
Intravenous news: The BBC report “Children under 13 undergoing a blood transfusion should be given specially filtered blood to Read more
Perioperative fluid therapy
November 26, 2009
Intravenous literature: Cook, S-C. and Brown, J. (2009) Perioperative fluid therapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. Read more
Physiology of fluid balance
November 26, 2009
Intravenous literature: Campbell, I. (2009) Physiology of fluid balance. Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. 10(12), Read more
Needlestick injury as a medical student
November 26, 2009
Intravenous literature: Los Angeles Times report “A new study finds that medical students often Read more
Digital pen tracks glucose levels
November 24, 2009
Intravenous products: Medgadget report “Keeping track of blood glucose levels over time without a computer can be a challenge Read more
Intravenous access for CPR
November 24, 2009
Intravenous literature: Olasveengen, T.M., Sunde, K., Brunborg, C., Thowsen, J., Steen, P.A. and Wik, L. (2009) Intravenous Read more
IV drug mix-ups
November 24, 2009
Intravenous news: The NHS is threatening to stop using current drug equipment in a bid to get firms to start making safer Read more
CRBSI £3.2 million payout
November 24, 2009
Intravenous news: The Press Association report “A boy who faces a lifetime of disability after developing septicaemia in hospital as a baby Read more
Vygon Timestrip top ten listing
November 23, 2009
Intravenous products: Hot on the heels of its double prize-winning scoop at the UK Packaging Awards, Timestrip has now had a product Read more
Q-Syte needlefree alert
November 23, 2009
Intravenous news: BD has received reports of air leaking into infusion lines through the BD Q-Syte needlefree IV connector. This may Read more
AVA 2010 IV conference
November 23, 2009
Intravenous conference: Date for your diary. The 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association for Vascular Access has been set for Read more
CDC IV guideline review
November 23, 2009
Intravenous news: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are expanding and updating the 2002 version of the ‘Guidelines for the Read more
SCOTVAN IV conference 2010
November 23, 2009
Intravenous conference: A new date for the SCOTVAN IV conference has been confirmed as 4th & 5th May 2010. Registrations are now being Read more
ANTT in intravenous therapy
November 22, 2009
Intravenous literature: Ingram, P. and Murdoch, M.F. (2009) Aseptic non-touch technique in intravenous Read more
Chlorhexidine in intravenous practice
November 22, 2009
Intravenous literature: Scales, K. (2009) Correct use of chlorhexidine in intravenous practice. Nursing Standard. 24(8), Read more
Catheter-days versus patient-days
November 21, 2009
The NPSA Matching Michigan project team have recently reviewed wether catheter-days or patient-days are collected during central line Read more
Needlestick injury rates
November 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Yao, W.X., Yang, B., Yao, C., Bai, P.S., Qian, Y.R., Huang, C.H. and Liu, M. (2009) Needlestick injuries among nursing Read more
40 percent recapped needles
November 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Harris, S.A. and Nicolai, L.A. (2009) Occupational exposures in emergency medical service providers and knowledge of Read more
Needleless connector research
November 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Jarvis, W.R., Murphy, C., Hall, K.K., Fogle, P.J., Karchmer, T.B., Harrington, G., Salgado, C., Giannetta, E.T., Read more
CLABSI literature review
November 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Rosenthal, V.D. (2009) Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Limited-Resource Countries: A Review of the Read more
CRBSI surveillance saves money
November 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Fraher, M.H., Collins, C.J., Bourke, J., Phelan, D. and Lynch, M. (2009) Cost-effectiveness of employing a total Read more
CRBSI differential time to positivity
November 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Chen, W.T., Liu, T.M., Wu, S.H., Tan, T.D., Tseng, H.C. and Shih, C.C. (2009) Improving diagnosis of central venous Read more
PICC complication rates
November 20, 2009
Intravenous literature: Haider, G., Kumar, S., Salam, B., Masood, N., Jamal, A. and Rasheed, Y.A. (2009) Determination of complication rate Read more
Minimizing neonatal CRBSI
November 20, 2009
Intravenous literature: Cooley, K. and Grady, S. (2009) Minimizing catheter-related bloodstream infections: one unit’s approach. Advanced Read more
PICC infection rates
November 20, 2009

Intravenous literature: Al Raiy, B., Fakih, M.G., Bryan-Nomides, N., Hopfner, D., Riegel, E., Nenninger, T., Rey, Read more
CVC thrombosis
November 18, 2009
Burns, K.E. and McLaren, A. (2009) Catheter-related right atrial thrombus and pulmonary embolism: A case report and systematic review of Read more
Neonatal central line management
November 18, 2009
Intravenous literature: Stolfi, I., Boccanera, F., Chiara, C., Ticchiarelli, A., Fassi, C., Giannini, L., Moretti, C. and Colarizi, P. (2009) Central Read more
IV error hospital being prosecuted
November 18, 2009
Intravenous news: BBC news report “A hospital in Swindon is to be prosecuted on health and safety charges over the death of a Read more
Central venous catheter algorithms
November 16, 2009
Intravenous literature: Hota, B., Harting, B., Weinstein, R.A., Lyles, R.D., Bleasdale, S.C. and Trick, W. (2010) Electronic Read more
ANTT clinical competencies
November 16, 2009
Intravenous literature: Lewis, G. (2009) ANTT clinical competencies for nursing students. Australian Nursing Journal. Read more
Bloodstream infection reduction
November 16, 2009
Intravenous literature: Soothill, J.S., Bravery, K., Ho, A., Macqueen, S., Collins, J. and Lock, P. (2009) A fall in bloodstream Read more
Parenteral nutrition and iodine
November 16, 2009
Intravenous literature: Zimmermann, M.B. (2009) Iodine: it’s important in patients that require parenteral nutrition. Read more
CHG and alcohol skin asepsis
November 16, 2009
Intravenous literature: Reichel, M., Heisig, P., Kohlmann, T. and Kampf, G. (2009) Alcohols for skin antisepsis at clinically Read more
Evaluating central venous catheter care
November 11, 2009
Intravenous literature: Hatler, C., Buckwald, L., Salas-Allison, Z. and Murphy-Taylor, C. (2009) Evaluating central venous Read more
Improving peripheral IV cannula care
November 11, 2009
Intravenous literature: Aziz, A.M. (2009) Improving peripheral IV cannula care: implementing high-impact interventions. British Read more
VanishPoint infringement verdict
November 11, 2009
Intravenous products: Retractable Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: RVP), a leading maker of safety needle devices, announced today that a Read more
Emergency IV drip control
November 11, 2009
Intravenous products: When paramedics rush to the scene of a multi-car pileup or a terror attack, their first task is to assess who needs Read more
Prefillable medical syringe
October 31, 2009
Medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) is preparing to launch trial production runs at a new €100m syringe Read more
PCA pump birthday
October 31, 2009
Intravenous products: News-Medical.net report “Today Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its market- Read more
Timestrip IV adopted by NHS Trust
October 28, 2009
Intravenous products (entry updated 29th October 2009): Timestrip Plc is delighted to announce that Walton Centre NHS Read more
Syringe safety label
October 28, 2009
Intravenous products: News-Medical.net report “iMDsoft®, a global leader in clinical information systems for perioperative, critical, Read more
ChloraPrep Showcase Hospital report
October 26, 2009
Intravenous products: Showcase Hospitals report number 4 on ChloraPrep® 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate w/v 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Read more
Osmolarity and partitioning of fluids
October 26, 2009
Intravenous literature: Campbell, I. (2009) Osmolarity and partitioning of fluids. Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Read more
Acid–base balance
October 26, 2009
Intravenous literature: Atherton, J.C. (2009) Acid–base balance: maintenance of plasma pH. Anaesthesia and intensive care Read more
Heel-lancing in newborns
October 26, 2009
Intravenous literature: Weissman, A., Aranovitch, M., Blazer, S. and Zimmer, E.Z. (2009) Heel-Lancing in Newborns: Behavioral and Read more
New IV catheter invented
October 22, 2009
Intravenous products: TheDartmouth.com report: “A new intravenous catheter insertion system designed by Dartmouth Read more
Preparing a child for IV
October 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Breiner, S.M. (2009) Preparation of the Pediatric Patient for Invasive Procedures. Journal of Infusion Read more
Smart IV pumps
October 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Hertzel, C. and Sousa, V.D. (2009) The Use of Smart Pumps for Preventing Medication Errors. Read more
Hepatitis update
October 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Poole, S. (2009) Update on the Treatment and Management of Patients With Hepatitis. Journal of Read more
Antineoplastic drugs: whats new
October 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Wilkes, G. (2009) Intravenous Administration of Antineoplastic Drugs: Review of Basics and What’s Read more
Interpretation of PICC tips
October 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Pocius, S., Miley, K. and Rockwood, J. (2009) Accuracy and Timeliness of RN vs. MD Radiological Read more
Fluoroscopic PICC placement
October 21, 2009
Intravenous literature: Royce, B. (2009) Use of C-Arm Fluoroscopy by Nurses for Placement of PICC Lines. Journal of the Read more
IV safety UK deal
October 20, 2009
Intravenous products: ProactiveInvestor.com.au report “Australian-based medical products manufacturer and distributor BMDI TUTA Read more
Umbilical catheters and CLABSI
October 20, 2009
Intravenous literature: DocGuide.com report “Umbilical Venous Catheters Linked to Increased Risk of Sepsis: Presented at AAP By Read more
Accuvein in Greece, Spain and Portugal
October 20, 2009
Intravenous products: AccuVein LLC today announced a five-year agreement with the Ferrer Group, a leading international Read more
Tegaderm CHG IV securement dressing
October 19, 2009
IV products: 3M Health Care has announced the launch of its newest infection prevention product in the UK, Tegaderm CHG Read more
Chlorhexidine baths reduce CLABSI
October 14, 2009
Intravenous literature: Munoz‐Price, L.S., Hota, B., Stemer, A. and Weinstein, R.A. (2009) Pevention of Bloodstream Infections by Use of Daily Chlorhexidine Read more
IV DVT 10,000 payout
October 13, 2009
Intravenous news: thisisnottingham.co.uk report “A hospital has awarded £10,000 to a patient who developed Read more
Contaminated pre-filled syringe review
October 12, 2009
Intravenous literature: Blossom, D., Noble-Wang, J., Su, J., Pur, S., Chemaly, R., Shams, A., Jensen, B., Pascoe, N., Gullion, J., Casey, E., Hayden, Read more
Thromboembolism CVC risk
October 11, 2009
Intravenous literature: Kessler, C.M. (2009) The link between cancer and venous thromboembolism: a review. Read more
Management of ports
October 11, 2009
Intravenous literature: Dal Molin, A., Gatta, C. and Festini, F. (2009) Management of totally implantable Read more
Implanted venous access port failure
October 11, 2009
Intravenous literature: Hsieh, C.C., Weng, H.H., Huang, W.S., Wang, W.K., Kao, C.L., Lu, M.S. and Wang, Read more
OPHAT service praised by BBC
October 11, 2009
Intravenous news: BBC news report “Like most patients, William Hutcheson does not like being in hospital.
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Venipuncture pain research
October 10, 2009
Intravenous literature: Wolff, N.J., Darlington, A.S., Hunfeld, J.A., Verhulst, F.C., Jaddoe, V.W., Moll, Read more
Central line blood cultures
October 10, 2009
Intravenous literature: Dwivedi, S., Bhalla, R., Hoover, D.R. and Weinstein, M.P. (2009) Discarding the initial Read more
Thromboembolism risk with PICC
October 10, 2009
Intravenous literature: Lobo, B.L., Vaidean, G., Broyles, J., Reaves, A.B. and Shorr, R.I. (2009) Risk of venous Read more
PICC for children with cystic fibrosis
October 9, 2009
Intravenous literature: Bui, S., Babre, F., Hauchecorne, S., Christoflour, N., Ceccato, F., Boisserie-Lacroix, V., Read more
Central catheter complications
October 9, 2009
Intravenous literature: Nuthalapaty, F.S., Beck, M.M. and Mabie, W.C. (2009) Complications of central venous Read more
Central line knowledge
October 9, 2009
Intravenous literature: Grover, S., Currier, P.F., Elinoff, J.M., Mouchantaf, K.J., Katz, J.T. and McMahon, G.T. Read more
10,000 needlesticks each year in home care
October 8, 2009
Intravenous news: eScienceNews.com report “Patients continue to enter home healthcare ‘’sicker and quicker,” Read more
CLABSI rate 15.7 per 1000 catheter-days
October 8, 2009
Intravenous literature: Madani, N., Rosenthal, V., Dendane, T., AbidiAmine, K., Zeggwagh, A. and Abouqal, Read more
CLABSI prevention strategies
October 8, 2009
Intravenous conference: TargetBSI.com are announcing a new Webinar event! Visit www.TargetBSI.com today Read more
Reusing single-use IV supplies
October 6, 2009
Intravenous news: Broward Health report “Broward General Medical Center is reviewing one nurse’s practice Read more
NanoMaxx ultrasound system launched
October 5, 2009
Intravenous products: SonoSite, Inc. specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced Read more
Ethanol lock technique
October 5, 2009
Intravenous literature: Maiefski, M., Rupp, M.E. and Hermsen, E.D. (2009) Ethanol Lock Technique: Review of the Read more
CareFusion IV pump alert
October 5, 2009
Intravenous products: CareFusion is alerting healthcare professionals about a number of safety problems with several models Read more
Hospira IV pump alert
October 5, 2009
Hospira, Inc. has issued an alert about a number of the company’s medical devices that have defective AC Read more
Validation of CLABSI surveillance
October 5, 2009
Intravenous literature: McBryde, E.S., Brett, J., Russo, P.L., Worth, L.J., Bull, A.L. and Richards, M.J. Read more














































































































