Femoral central venous catheters are not associated with higher rates of infection

Femoral central venous catheters are not associated with higher rates of infection

Feb 3, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Reyes, J.A., Habash, M.L. and Taylor, R.P. (2012) Femoral central venous catheters are not associated with higher rates of infection in the pediatric critical care population. AJIC: American

A call for consideration of needlestick injury data in evaluating staffing effectiveness

A call for consideration of needlestick injury data in evaluating staffing effectiveness

Feb 3, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Jett, G.A. (2012) A call for consideration of needlestick injury data in evaluating staffing effectiveness. AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control. 40(1), p.81.

Comment on the consideration of needlestick injury data in evaluating staffing effectiveness

Comment on the consideration of needlestick injury data in evaluating staffing effectiveness

Feb 3, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Patrician, P.A., Pryor, E., Fridman, M. and Loan, L. (2012) Response to “A call for consideration of needlestick injury data in evaluating staffing effectiveness”. AJIC: American Journal of

Survey to assess patients’ awareness of the risk and consequences of CLABSI

Survey to assess patients’ awareness of the risk and consequences of CLABSI

Feb 3, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Safdar, N., Mittelstadt, K., Jacobs, E.A. and Gaines, M.E. (2012) Patient awareness of the risks of central venous catheters in the outpatient setting. AJIC: American Journal of Infection

Ethanol locks to prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI)

Ethanol locks to prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI)

Feb 2, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Oliveira, C., Nasr, A., Brindle, M. and Wales, P.W. (2012) Ethanol Locks to Prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Parenteral Nutrition: A Meta-Analysis.

Intravenous Acetaminophen: Iatrogenic dosing errors

Intravenous Acetaminophen: Iatrogenic dosing errors

Feb 2, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Dart, R.C. and Rumack, B.H. (2012) Intravenous Acetaminophen in the United States: Iatrogenic Dosing Errors. Pediatrics. 129(2), p.349-353.

Combined antimicrobial and haemostatic IV dressing reviewed

Combined antimicrobial and haemostatic IV dressing reviewed

Feb 2, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Donnellan, P., Real, K., NíBeilliú, M., Pennington, J., Reid, R., Rico, J. and Dreyer, J. (2012) GuardIVa: a novel antimicrobial haemostatic IV dressing: Part 2. British

Pseudoaneurysm formation after umbilical arterial catheterization

Pseudoaneurysm formation after umbilical arterial catheterization

Jan 31, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: So, M.J., Kobayashi, D., Anthony, E. and Singh, J. (2012) Pseudoaneurysm formation after umbilical arterial catheterization: an uncommon

Venepuncture and cannulation: considering the ageing vein

Venepuncture and cannulation: considering the ageing vein

Jan 31, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Gabriel, J. (2012) Venepuncture and cannulation: considering the ageing vein. British Journal of Nursing. 21(2), S22-28.

Comparative audit of two peripheral IV securement dressings

Comparative audit of two peripheral IV securement dressings

Jan 31, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Jackson, A. (2012) Retrospective comparative audit of two peripheral IV securement dressings. British Journal of Nursing. 21(2), S10-15.

Innovative vascular access devices and technology reviewed

Innovative vascular access devices and technology reviewed

Jan 31, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature. Sansivero, G.E. (2012) What’s new in vascular access devices and technology? British Journal of Nursing. 21(2), S4- S9.

Development of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) services

Development of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) services

Jan 31, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Kayley, J. (2012) Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy. British Journal of Nursing. 21(2), S3.

When should peripheral venous catheters (PCV) be replaced?

When should peripheral venous catheters (PCV) be replaced?

Jan 28, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Lang, D. (2012) Cochrane summary: When should peripheral venous catheters be replaced? Nursing Times. 108(5), p.19.

Efficacy of normal saline solution for locking totally implantable ports

Efficacy of normal saline solution for locking totally implantable ports

Jan 28, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Bertoglio, S., Solari, N., Meszaros, P., Vassallo, F., Bonvento, M., Pastorino, S. and Bruzzi, P. (2012) Efficacy of Normal Saline

Thrombosis and occlusion of vascular access in hemodialyzed patients

Thrombosis and occlusion of vascular access in hemodialyzed patients

Jan 28, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Montagnana, M., Meschi, T., Borghi, L. and Lippi, G. (2011) Thrombosis and occlusion of vascular access in hemodialyzed

Small, fragile veins and tissue-paper skin in vascular access

Small, fragile veins and tissue-paper skin in vascular access

Jan 28, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Miller, S.L. (2012) Vascular access challenges: Small, fragile veins and tissue-paper skin. Nursing. 42(2), p.62-3.

Comparison of Rapydan® patch and Ametop® gel for venous cannulation

Comparison of Rapydan® patch and Ametop® gel for venous cannulation

Jan 23, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Ravishankar, N., Elliot, S.C., Beardow, Z. and Mallick, A. (2012) A comparison of Rapydan® patch and

Indications, practical considerations and complications of OPAT therapy

Indications, practical considerations and complications of OPAT therapy

Jan 22, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Marculescu, C.E., Berbari, E.F., Cantey, J.R. and Osmon, D.R. (2012) Practical considerations in the use of outpatient antimicrobial therapy

The impact of an educational program for insertion and care of central venous catheters

The impact of an educational program for insertion and care of central venous catheters

Jan 22, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Abramczyk, M.L., Carvalho, W.B. and Medeiros, E.A. (2011) Preventing catheter-associated infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit:

Vascular access considerations for therapeutic apheresis procedures

Vascular access considerations for therapeutic apheresis procedures

Jan 22, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Okafor, C. and Kalantarinia, K. (2011) Vascular Access Considerations for Therapeutic Apheresis Procedures. Seminars in Dialysis. Dec 16.

How long should a PICC insertion be delayed following a recent bloodstream infection?

How long should a PICC insertion be delayed following a recent bloodstream infection?

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Daneman, N., Downing, M. and Zagorski, B.M. (2012) How long should peripherally inserted central catheterization be delayed in

Case study reviewing the shortage of sterile ethanol on home PN practice

Case study reviewing the shortage of sterile ethanol on home PN practice

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Corrigan, M. and Kirby, D.F. (2012) Impact of a National Shortage of Sterile Ethanol on a Home Parenteral Nutrition Practice: A Case

Evidence based central venous catheter bundles influence care

Evidence based central venous catheter bundles influence care

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Butler-O’Hara, M., D’Angio, C.T., Hoey, H. and Stevens, T.P. (2012) An Evidence-Based Catheter Bundle Alters Central Venous

Vascular access device complications in paediatric haemodialysis units

Vascular access device complications in paediatric haemodialysis units

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Hayes, W.N., Watson, A.R., Callaghan, N., Wright, E. and Stefanidis, C.J. (2011) Vascular access: choice and complications in

Developing a drug library for smart infusion pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit

Developing a drug library for smart infusion pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit

Jan 17, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Manrique-Rodríguez, S., Sánchez-Galindo, A., Fernández-Llamazares, C.M., López-Herce, J., García-López, I., Carrillo-Álvarez, A.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) associated MRSA risk factors identified

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) associated MRSA risk factors identified

Jan 14, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Yamakawa, K., Tasaki, O., Fukuyama, M., Kitayama, J., Matsuda, H., Nakamori, Y., Fujimi, S., Ogura, H., Kuwagata, Y.,

Home therapy intravenous with human C1-inhibitor in children

Home therapy intravenous with human C1-inhibitor in children

Jan 9, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Kreuz, W. and Rusicke, E. (2012) Home therapy with intravenous human C1-inhibitor in children and

Healthcare Improvement’s 100,000 lives campaign reviewed

Healthcare Improvement’s 100,000 lives campaign reviewed

Jan 7, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Sinkowitz-Cochran, R.L., Garcia-Williams, A., Hackbarth, A.D., Zell, B., Baker, G.R., McCannon, C.J., Beltrami, E.M., Jernigan, J.A.,

Antimicrobial scrubs reduce MRSA burden on work clothes

Antimicrobial scrubs reduce MRSA burden on work clothes

Jan 7, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Bearman, G.M.L., Rosato, A., Elam, K., Sanogo, K., Stevens, M.P., Sessler, C.N. and Wenzel, R.P. (2012) A

Infection prevention promotion program and hand hygiene behaviours

Infection prevention promotion program and hand hygiene behaviours

Jan 7, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Aboumatar, H., Ristaino, P., Davis, R.O., Thompson, C.B., Maragakis, L., Cosgrove, S., Rosenstein, B. and

Skin antisepsis: Antimicrobial efficacies of Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Skin antisepsis: Antimicrobial efficacies of Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Jan 6, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Nishihara, Y., Kajiura, T., Katsuhiro, Y., Kobayashi, H. and Okubo, T. (2012) A Comparative Clinical Study Focusing on the

An alternative PICC placement workflow model

An alternative PICC placement workflow model

Jan 6, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Meyer, B.M. (2012) Developing an alternative workflow model for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter placement. Journal of

Parenteral Nutrition (PN): Risks, complications, and management

Parenteral Nutrition (PN): Risks, complications, and management

Jan 6, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Worthington, P.H. Gilbert, K. (2012) Parenteral Nutrition: Risks, Complications, and Management. Journal of Infusion Nursing.

An article on the optimal use of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

An article on the optimal use of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

Jan 6, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: DomBourian, M. and Holland, L. (2012) Optimal Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 35(1), p.28-32.

Surveillance of the ‘idle’ central venous catheter in the hospital setting

Surveillance of the ‘idle’ central venous catheter in the hospital setting

Jan 2, 2012 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Tejedor, S., Tong, D., Stein, J., Payne, C., Dressler, D., Xue, W. and Steinberg, J.P. (2012) Temporary central venous catheter

False positives: Bacterial contamination of blood cultures in the ED

False positives: Bacterial contamination of blood cultures in the ED

Dec 31, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Lee, C.C., Lee, N.Y., Chuang, M.C., Chen, P.L., Chang, C.M. and Ko, W.C. (2011) The impact of overcrowding on the bacterial

Ethanol lock therapy in reducing CRBSI in home parenteral nutrition patients

Ethanol lock therapy in reducing CRBSI in home parenteral nutrition patients

Dec 31, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: John, B.K., Khan, M.A., Speerhas, R., Rhoda, K., Hamilton, C., Dechicco, R., Lopez, R., Steiger, E. and Kirby, D.F. (2011) 

Recommendations following positive blood culture results

Recommendations following positive blood culture results

Dec 31, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Gros, H., Aslangul, E., Lesprit, P. and Mainardi, J.L. (2011) Positive blood culture in hospital: Notification methods and

Review: Safety of chlorhexidine gluconate in the preterm infant

Review: Safety of chlorhexidine gluconate in the preterm infant

Dec 30, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Chapman, A.K., Aucott, S.W. and Milstone, A.M. (2012) Safety of chlorhexidine gluconate used for skin antisepsis in the preterm

A novel technique for difficult removal of a neonatal PICC

A novel technique for difficult removal of a neonatal PICC

Dec 30, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Sharpe, E.L. and Roig, J.C. (2012) A novel technique for difficult removal of a neonatal peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). 

Two articles on transfusion guidelines in children

Two articles on transfusion guidelines in children

Dec 26, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Hartrey, R. (2012) Transfusion guidelines in children: I. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine. 13(1), p.20-23.

Current recommendations for use of intraosseous (IO) access in children

Current recommendations for use of intraosseous (IO) access in children

Dec 26, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Cullen, P.M. (2012) Intraosseous cannulation in children. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine. 13(1), p.28-30.

Fluid and electrolyte balance and perioperative dextrose management reviewed

Fluid and electrolyte balance and perioperative dextrose management reviewed

Dec 26, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Terris, M. and Crean, P. (2012) Fluid and electrolyte balance in children. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine.

Is central line repair associated with increased CLABSI rates

Is central line repair associated with increased CLABSI rates

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Lundgren, I.S., Zhou, C., Malone, F.R., McAfee, N.G., Gantt, S. and Zerr, D.M. (2011) Central Venous Catheter Repair is Associated

Quality improvement interventions to prevent CLABSI in neonates and children

Quality improvement interventions to prevent CLABSI in neonates and children

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Huskins, W.C. (2011) Quality improvement interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections in neonates and children.

Central line tip culture: Roll-plate methodology reviewed

Central line tip culture: Roll-plate methodology reviewed

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Guembe, M., Martín-Rabadán, P., Echenagusia, A., Camúñez, F., Rodríguez-Rosales, G., Simó, G., Echenagusia, M. and Bouza, E.

Frequency of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) complications in children

Frequency of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) complications in children

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Barrier, A., Williams, D.J., Connelly, M. and Creech, C.B. (2011) Frequency of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Complications in

Incidence of silent central venous catheter associated thromboses

Incidence of silent central venous catheter associated thromboses

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Ranta, S., Kalajoki-Helmiö, T., Pouttu, J. and Mäkipernaa, A. (2011) MRI after removal of central venous access device reveals a high

Average cost of re-admission associated with CVAD complication is approximately €6480

Average cost of re-admission associated with CVAD complication is approximately €6480

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Gillanders, L., Angstmann, K., Ball, P., O’Callaghan, M., Thomson, A., Wong, T. and Thomas, M. (2011) A prospective study of

Cancer patient CLABSI comparison: Ports and tunnelled catheters

Cancer patient CLABSI comparison: Ports and tunnelled catheters

Dec 25, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Krenn, T., Fleischhack, G., Moser, O., Dilloo, D., Bode, U., Gräber, S., Furtwängler, R., Graf, N. and Simon, A. (2011) Bloodstream

Removal of ‘idle’ central venous catheters encouraged

Removal of ‘idle’ central venous catheters encouraged

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Tejedor, S.C., Tong, D., Stein, J., Payne, C., Dressler, D., Xue, W. and Steinberg, J.P. (2012) Temporary Central

Legal issues associated with central venous catheters

Legal issues associated with central venous catheters

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Gallieni, M., Martina, V., Rizzo, M.A., Gravellone, L., Mobilia, F., Giordano, A., Cusi, D. and Genovese, U.

Review of implanted central venous port systems

Review of implanted central venous port systems

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Teichgräber, U.K.M., Kausche, S. and Nagel, S.N. (2011) Evaluation of radiologically implanted central venous

Careful central venous catheter management reduces infections

Careful central venous catheter management reduces infections

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Cornacchiari, M., Heidempergher, M., Stasi, A., Baroli, A., Bertoncini, L., Turri, C., Bellotti, N. and guastoni, C.

Ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation in low weight infants

Ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation in low weight infants

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Di Nardo, M., Tomasello, C., Pittituti, M., Perrotta, D., Marano, M., Cecchetti, C., Pasotti, E., Pirozzi, N. and

Vascular access catheter-related complications in HIV patients

Vascular access catheter-related complications in HIV patients

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Naoum, J.J., Weakley, S.M., Athamneh, H., Kougias, P., Bechara, C.F. and Lin, P.H. (2011) Complications of

ECG guided placement of totally implantable central venous catheters

ECG guided placement of totally implantable central venous catheters

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Pelagatti, C., Villa, G., Casini, A., Chelazzi, C. and De Gaudio, A.R. (2011) Endovascular electrocardiography to

Technique for the removal of a stuck hemodialysis catheter

Technique for the removal of a stuck hemodialysis catheter

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Hong, J.H. (2011) A breakthrough technique for the removal of a hemodialysis catheter stuck in the central vein:

VTE rates and right or left sided PICCs

VTE rates and right or left sided PICCs

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Sperry, B.W., Roskos, M. and Oskoui, R. (2011) The effect of laterality on venous thromboembolism formation

Neonatal PICC placement technique reviewed

Neonatal PICC placement technique reviewed

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

  Intravenous literature: Uygun, I., Okur, M.H., Otcu, S. and Ozturk, H. (2011) Peripherally inserted central catheters in the neonatal period. Acta

Comparison of vascular access devices in Leukemia

Comparison of vascular access devices in Leukemia

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Kaff, E.R., Doucette, S., McDiarmid, S., Huebsch, L. and Sabloff, M. (2011) Vascular Access Devices in Leukemia: A

How to operate a hospital wide PICC team

How to operate a hospital wide PICC team

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Braswell, L.E. (2011) Peripherally inserted central catheter placement in infants and children. Techniques in Vascular

Comparison of the CVP using PICC and acute central lines

Comparison of the CVP using PICC and acute central lines

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Yun, J.Y., Park, S.H., Cho, D.S., Jeung, H.J., Lee, S.A. and Seo, S.J. (2011) Comparison of the central venous pressure

Risk factors: PICC related related large vein thrombosis

Risk factors: PICC related related large vein thrombosis

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Wilson, T.J., Brown, D.L., Meurer, W.J., Stetler, W.R. Jr., Wilkinson, D.A. and Fletcher, J.J. (2011) Risk factors

The EKG method for positioning the tip of central venous catheters

The EKG method for positioning the tip of central venous catheters

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Pittiruti, M., La Greca, A. and Scoppettuolo, G. (2011) The electrocardiographic method for positioning the tip of central

PICC related deep vein thrombosis study

PICC related deep vein thrombosis study

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Fletcher, J.J., Stetler, W. and Wilson, T.J. (2011) The clinical significance of peripherally inserted central venous

Case study: Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava

Case study: Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Fares, W.H., Birchard, K.R. and Yankaskas, J.R. (2011) Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Identified During Central

Comparison of Linezolid versus Vancomycin antibiotic lock solution

Comparison of Linezolid versus Vancomycin antibiotic lock solution

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Sofroniadou, S., Revela, I., Smirloglou, D., Makriniotou, I., Zerbala, S., Kouloubinis, A., Samonis, G. and Iatrou, C.

Systematic review for the duration of antibiotic therapy for bacteremia

Systematic review for the duration of antibiotic therapy for bacteremia

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Havey, T.C., Fowler, R. and Daneman, N. (2011) Duration of antibiotic therapy for bacteremia: a systematic review and

Combined minocycline, rifampin and chlorhexidine treated PICCs

Combined minocycline, rifampin and chlorhexidine treated PICCs

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Raad, I., Mohamed, J.A., Reitzel, R.A., Jiang, Y., Raad, S., Al Shuaibi, M., Chaftari, A.M. and Hachem, R.Y. (2011)

The incidence of medication errors during medical emergencies

The incidence of medication errors during medical emergencies

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Gokhman, R., Seybert, A.L., Phrampus, P., Darby, J. and Kane-Gill, S.L. (2011) Medication errors during medical

A case report of Cefotaxime-induced near-fatal anaphylaxis in a neonate

A case report of Cefotaxime-induced near-fatal anaphylaxis in a neonate

Dec 17, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Babu, T.A. and Sharmila, V. (2011) Cefotaxime-induced near-fatal anaphylaxis in a neonate: A case report and review of

Incidence of migration of central line tips from the SVC to the azygous vein

Incidence of migration of central line tips from the SVC to the azygous vein

Dec 14, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Haygood, T.M., Malhotra, K., Ng, C., Chasen, B., McEnery, K.W. and Chasen, M. (2011) Migration of central lines

Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography to confirm neonatal PICC placement

Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography to confirm neonatal PICC placement

Dec 14, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Jain, A., McNamara, P.J., Ng, E. and El_Khuffash, A. (2011) The Use of Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography to

Improving patient safety during infusion therapy care

Improving patient safety during infusion therapy care

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Lavery, I. (2011) Intravenous practice: improving patient safety. British Journal of Nursing. 9(20), p.S13-9.

Intravenous pump review: Smart intravenous pump technology

Intravenous pump review: Smart intravenous pump technology

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Manrique-Rodríguez, S., Sánchez-Galindo, A., Fernández-Llamazares, C.M., López-Herce, J., Echarri-Martínez, L.,

Vessel depth, diameter, and location: Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV outcomes

Vessel depth, diameter, and location: Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV outcomes

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Fields, J.M., Dean, A.J., Todman, R.W., Au, A.K., Anderson, K.L., Ku, B.S., Pines, J.M. and Panebianco, N.L. (2011)

DIVA: Validation of the Difficult IntraVenous Access score

DIVA: Validation of the Difficult IntraVenous Access score

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Riker, M.W., Kennedy, C., Winfrey, B.S., Yen, K. and Dowd, M.D. (2011) Validation and refinement of the difficult

Principles of vascular access: Tunnelled cuffed catheter placement

Principles of vascular access: Tunnelled cuffed catheter placement

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Heberlein, W. (2011) Principles of tunneled cuffed catheter placement. Techniques in Vascular and Interventional

Malpositioned scalp intravenous catheter results in subdural hematoma

Malpositioned scalp intravenous catheter results in subdural hematoma

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Means, S.W., Spampinato, M.V., Rao, A.G. and Hill, J.G. (2011) Preterm infant with subdural hematoma from

Difficult vascular access in the emergency department

Difficult vascular access in the emergency department

Dec 13, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Witting, M.D. (2011) IV Access Difficulty: Incidence and Delays in an Urban Emergency Department. The Journal of

History: The discovery and development of heparin

History: The discovery and development of heparin

Dec 12, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Norman, R. (2011) Skill, drive and luck: the discovery and development of heparin. Canadian Medical Association

Needlestick injury case study from a House Officer

Needlestick injury case study from a House Officer

Dec 10, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: JAMA present a case study based on a needlestick incident. Reynolds, E. (2011) A House Officer who has a needlestick

Femoral tunneled hemodialysis catheter predictive failure review

Femoral tunneled hemodialysis catheter predictive failure review

Dec 6, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Burton, K.R., Guo, L.L.Q., Tan, K.T., Simons, M.E., Sniderman, K.W., Kachura, J.R., Beecroft, J.R. and Rajan, D.K.

Early-onset neonatal sepsis: rate and organism pattern

Early-onset neonatal sepsis: rate and organism pattern

Dec 6, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Sgro, M., Shah, P.S., Campbell, D., Tenuta, A., Shivananda, S. and Lee, S.K. (2011) Early-onset neonatal sepsis: rate

Only 21 percent of medical students identify when and when not to wash their hands

Only 21 percent of medical students identify when and when not to wash their hands

Dec 6, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Infection Control Today report “Only 21 percent of surveyed medical students could identify five true and two false

IV medication errors and the role of procedures and experience

IV medication errors and the role of procedures and experience

Nov 23, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Westbrook, J.I., Rob, M.I., Woods, A. and Parry, D. (2011) Errors in the administration of intravenous medications in

Factors affecting the unplanned peripheral IV reinsertion in pediatric patients

Factors affecting the unplanned peripheral IV reinsertion in pediatric patients

Nov 19, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Fang, Li., Fang, S.H., and Chung, Y.H. (2011) Factors Affecting the Unplanned Peripheral Reinsertion in Pediatric Patients From a

Epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of MRSA transmission

Epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of MRSA transmission

Nov 19, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Calfee, D.P. (2011) The Epidemiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Journal

Chelation therapy for iron overload: Nursing practice implications

Chelation therapy for iron overload: Nursing practice implications

Nov 19, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Eckes, E.J. (2011) Chelation Therapy for Iron Overload: Nursing Practice Implications. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 34(6), p.374–380.

Infusion phlebitis: Survey examining development and impact

Infusion phlebitis: Survey examining development and impact

Nov 18, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: do Rego, F. and Luis, C. (2011) Maintenance of Peripheral Venous Access and Its Impact on the Development of Phlebitis: A Survey of 186

Peripheral IV catheter failure in children : Infiltration

Peripheral IV catheter failure in children : Infiltration

Nov 18, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: de Lima Jacinto, A.K., Avelar, A.F.M. and Pedreira, M.L.G. (2011) Predisposing Factors for Infiltration in Children Submitted to Peripheral

Reducing pain associated with venipuncture research

Reducing pain associated with venipuncture research

Nov 18, 2011 | No Comments

Intravenous literature: Celik, G., Ozbek, O., Yılmaz, M., Duman, I., Ozbek, S. and Apiliogullari, S. (2011) Vapocoolant Spray vs Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream for

Needlestick injury incidence in a major academic medical centre from 2003 to 2010

Needlestick injury incidence in a major academic medical centre from 2003 to 2010

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Intravenous literature: Frijstein, G., Hortensius, J. and Zaaijer, H.L. (2011) Needlestick injuries and infectious patients in a major academic medical centre from

Review of central line infections – United States, 2001, 2008, and 2009

Review of central line infections – United States, 2001, 2008, and 2009

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Intravenous literature: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011) Vital signs: central line-associated blood stream

Anti-Infective locks for treatment of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection

Anti-Infective locks for treatment of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection

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Intravenous literature: O’Horo, J.C., Silva, G.L. and Safdar, N. (2011) Anti-Infective Locks for Treatment of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection: A

Rapid versus standard intravenous rehydration in paediatric gastroenteritis

Rapid versus standard intravenous rehydration in paediatric gastroenteritis

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Intravenous literature: Freedman, S.B., Parkin, P.C., Willan, A.R. and Schuh, S. (2011) Rapid versus standard intravenous rehydration in

Student nurse knowledge and attitudes to hand hygiene

Student nurse knowledge and attitudes to hand hygiene

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Intravenous literature: Kennedy, M. and Burnett, E. (2011) Hand hygiene knowledge and attitudes: comparisons between student nurses. Journal of

Duration of temporary central venous catheter use for hemodialysis

Duration of temporary central venous catheter use for hemodialysis

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Intravenous literature: Bonfante, G.M.S., Gomes, I.C., Andrade, E.I.G., Lima, E.M., Acurcio, F.A. and Cherchiglia, M.L. (2011) Duration of temporary

Interpretation of the chest radiograph in the intensive care unit

Interpretation of the chest radiograph in the intensive care unit

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Intravenous literature: Runcie, I.J. (2011) Interpreting the chest radiograph. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine. 12(11), p.513-517.