Best solution to reduce blood culture contamination

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

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

Intravenous literature: Flood, S. and Bodenham, A. (2009) Central venous cannulation: ultrasound techniques. Anaesthesia and intensive Read more

The great veins of the neck

Intravenous literature: Ellis, H. (2009) The great veins of the neck. Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. 11(1), Read more

USB blood glucose meter

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

Intravenous products: In March 2009, Healthexec TV featured a case study that demonstrated how Vygon (UK) Ltd has worked Read more

Zingo assets sold

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

Intravenous products: PHARMABIZ.com report “Poly Medicure Ltd., an India-based manufacturer and exporter of safety IV Read more

Adrenaline Epipens ‘to expire’

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

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

Intravenous literature: InfectionControlToday.com report “A German research team has examined data on supply and demand for blood Read more

Power-injectable Apheresis catheter

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

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

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

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

Intravenous news: Associated Press report “A former Army nurse who admitted infecting patients with hepatitis C while Read more

IV preparation area

Intravenous products: Derby’s hospitals have been short-listed for the National Patient Safety Award for safeguarding Read more

Anesthetic containing disinfectant

Intravenous literature: Shavit, I., Hadash, A., Knaani-Levinz, H., Shachor-Meyouhas, Y. and Kassis, I. (2009) Lidocaine- Read more

First IV stick assistance

Intravenous products: Olberon Medical Innovation will be receiving a development grant for it’s ‘Patent Pending’ Cannula Read more

IV feet amputation

Intravenous news: iol.co.za report “A distraught Gauteng mother is suing provincial health authorities for maiming her Read more

Get smart with sharps

Intravenous news: The Coast News report “A new campaign promoting the responsible disposal of needles was launched on Read more

Needlestick legislation expansion

Intravenous news: The Government of Ontario report “Ontario is increasing protection for health Read more

CJD blood filter

Intravenous news: The BBC report “Children under 13 undergoing a blood transfusion should be given specially filtered blood to Read more

Perioperative fluid therapy

Intravenous literature: Cook, S-C. and Brown, J. (2009) Perioperative fluid therapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. Read more

Physiology of fluid balance

Intravenous literature: Campbell, I. (2009) Physiology of fluid balance. Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. 10(12), Read more

Needlestick injury as a medical student

Intravenous literature: Los Angeles Times report “A new study finds that medical students often Read more

Digital pen tracks glucose levels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intravenous literature: Ingram, P. and  Murdoch, M.F. (2009) Aseptic non-touch technique in intravenous Read more

Chlorhexidine in intravenous practice

Intravenous literature: Scales, K. (2009) Correct use of chlorhexidine in intravenous practice. Nursing Standard. 24(8), Read more

Catheter-days versus patient-days

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intravenous literature: Cooley, K. and Grady, S. (2009) Minimizing catheter-related bloodstream infections: one unit’s approach. Advanced Read more

PICC infection rates

Intravenous literature: Al Raiy, B., Fakih, M.G., Bryan-Nomides, N., Hopfner, D., Riegel, E., Nenninger, T., Rey, Read more

CVC thrombosis

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

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

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

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

Intravenous literature: Lewis, G. (2009) ANTT clinical competencies for nursing students. Australian Nursing Journal. Read more

Bloodstream infection reduction

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

Intravenous literature: Zimmermann, M.B. (2009) Iodine: it’s important in patients that require parenteral nutrition. Read more

CHG and alcohol skin asepsis

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

Intravenous literature: Hatler, C., Buckwald, L., Salas-Allison, Z. and Murphy-Taylor, C. (2009) Evaluating central venous Read more

Improving peripheral IV cannula care

Intravenous literature: Aziz, A.M. (2009) Improving peripheral IV cannula care: implementing high-impact interventions. British Read more

VanishPoint infringement verdict

Intravenous products: Retractable Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: RVP), a leading maker of safety needle devices, announced today that a Read more

Emergency IV drip control

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

Medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) is preparing to launch trial production runs at a new €100m syringe Read more

PCA pump birthday

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

Intravenous products (entry updated 29th October 2009): Timestrip Plc is delighted to announce that Walton Centre NHS Read more

Syringe safety label

Intravenous products: News-Medical.net report “iMDsoft®, a global leader in clinical information systems for perioperative, critical, Read more

ChloraPrep Showcase Hospital report

Intravenous products: Showcase Hospitals report number 4 on ChloraPrep® 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate w/v 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Read more

Osmolarity and partitioning of fluids

Intravenous literature: Campbell, I. (2009) Osmolarity and partitioning of fluids. Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Read more

Acid–base balance

Intravenous literature: Atherton, J.C. (2009) Acid–base balance: maintenance of plasma pH. Anaesthesia and intensive care Read more

Heel-lancing in newborns

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

Intravenous products: TheDartmouth.com report: “A new intravenous catheter insertion system designed by Dartmouth Read more

Preparing a child for IV

Intravenous literature: Breiner, S.M. (2009) Preparation of the Pediatric Patient for Invasive Procedures. Journal of Infusion Read more

Smart IV pumps

Intravenous literature: Hertzel, C. and Sousa, V.D. (2009) The Use of Smart Pumps for Preventing Medication Errors. Read more

Hepatitis update

Intravenous literature: Poole, S. (2009) Update on the Treatment and Management of Patients With Hepatitis. Journal of Read more

Antineoplastic drugs: whats new

Intravenous literature: Wilkes, G. (2009) Intravenous Administration of Antineoplastic Drugs: Review of Basics and What’s Read more

Interpretation of PICC tips

Intravenous literature: Pocius, S., Miley, K. and Rockwood, J. (2009) Accuracy and Timeliness of RN vs. MD Radiological Read more

Fluoroscopic PICC placement

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

Intravenous products: ProactiveInvestor.com.au report “Australian-based medical products manufacturer and distributor BMDI TUTA Read more

Umbilical catheters and CLABSI

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

Intravenous products: AccuVein LLC today announced a five-year agreement with the Ferrer Group, a leading international Read more

Tegaderm CHG IV securement dressing

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

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

Intravenous news: thisisnottingham.co.uk report “A hospital has awarded £10,000 to a patient who developed Read more

Contaminated pre-filled syringe review

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

Intravenous literature: Kessler, C.M. (2009) The link between cancer and venous thromboembolism: a review. Read more

Management of ports

Intravenous literature: Dal Molin, A., Gatta, C. and Festini, F. (2009) Management of totally implantable Read more

Implanted venous access port failure

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

Intravenous news: BBC news report “Like most patients, William Hutcheson does not like being in hospital.
Read more

Venipuncture pain research

Intravenous literature: Wolff, N.J., Darlington, A.S., Hunfeld, J.A., Verhulst, F.C., Jaddoe, V.W., Moll, Read more

Central line blood cultures

Intravenous literature: Dwivedi, S., Bhalla, R., Hoover, D.R. and Weinstein, M.P. (2009) Discarding the initial Read more

Thromboembolism risk with PICC

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

Intravenous literature: Bui, S., Babre, F., Hauchecorne, S., Christoflour, N., Ceccato, F., Boisserie-Lacroix, V., Read more

Central catheter complications

Intravenous literature: Nuthalapaty, F.S., Beck, M.M. and Mabie, W.C. (2009) Complications of central venous Read more

Central line knowledge

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

Intravenous news: eScienceNews.com report “Patients continue to enter home healthcare ‘’sicker and quicker,” Read more

CLABSI rate 15.7 per 1000 catheter-days

Intravenous literature: Madani, N., Rosenthal, V., Dendane, T., AbidiAmine, K., Zeggwagh, A. and Abouqal, Read more

CLABSI prevention strategies

Intravenous conference: TargetBSI.com are announcing a new Webinar event! Visit www.TargetBSI.com today Read more

Reusing single-use IV supplies

Intravenous news: Broward Health report “Broward General Medical Center is reviewing one nurse’s practice Read more

NanoMaxx ultrasound system launched

Intravenous products: SonoSite, Inc. specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced Read more

Ethanol lock technique

Intravenous literature: Maiefski, M., Rupp, M.E. and Hermsen, E.D. (2009) Ethanol Lock Technique: Review of the Read more

CareFusion IV pump alert

Intravenous products: CareFusion is alerting healthcare professionals about a number of safety problems with several models Read more

Hospira IV pump alert

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

Intravenous literature: McBryde, E.S., Brett, J., Russo, P.L., Worth, L.J., Bull, A.L. and Richards, M.J. Read more

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