IV Literature
Implementation of central line bundles: experience and challenges
Intravenous literature: McPeake, J., Cantwell, S., Malcolm, B. and Malcolm, D. (2012) Central line insertion bundle: experiences and challenges in an adult ICU. Nursing in Critical Care. 1
Incomplete pretransfusion testing leads to surgical delays
Intravenous literature: McWilliams, B., Yazer, M.H., Cramer, J., Triulzi, D.J. and Waters, J.H. (2012) Incomplete pretransfusion testing leads to surgical delays. Transfusion. 20 Feb [epub
Complications associated with central and non-central venous catheters in a neonatal intensive care unit
Intravenous literature: Colacchio, K., Deng, Y., Northrup, V. and Bizzarro, M.J. (2012) Complications associated with central and non-central venous catheters in a neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of
Predictors of positive blood cultures in critically ill patients
Intravenous literature: Previsdomini, M., Gini, M., Cerutti, B., Dolina, M. and Perren, A. (2012) Predictors of positive blood cultures in critically ill patients: a retrospective evaluation. Croatian Medical
Vascular access care: education and standard vascular access care protocols recommended
Intravenous literature: Adib-Hajbaghery, M., Molavizadeh, N. and Alavi, N.M. (2012) Quality of care of vascular access in hemodialysis patients in a hemodialysis
An article examining the complications of Apheresis
Intravenous literature: Kaplan A. (2012) Complications of Apheresis. Seminars in Dialysis. Feb 9. [Epub ahead of print].
Canadian home parenteral nutrition: patient outcomes
Intravenous literature: Fernandes, G., Kaila, B., Jeejeebhoy, K.N., Gramlich, L., Armstrong, D. and Allard, J.P. (2012) Canadian Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN)
An evaluation of the efficacy of safer sharps devices: Systematic review
Intravenous literature: HSE report on “RR914 – An evaluation of the efficacy of safer sharps devices: Systematic review. Sharps-related injuries
Evaluation of the usefulness of safer needle devices over conventional devices
Intravenous literature: HSE report on “Evaluation of the usefulness of safer needle medical technologies/devices over conventional devices to
Indications for home intravenous therapy for children
Intravenous literature: Moore, D. and Bortolussi, R. (2012) Home intravenous therapy: Accessibility for Canadian children and youth. Paediatrics Child Health. 16(2), p.105-
Success rates of paediatric peripheral intravenous (PIV) line placement
Intravenous literature: Reigart, J.R., Chamberlain, K.H., Eldridge, D., O’Brien, E.S., Freeland, K.D., Larsen, P., Goff, D. and Hartzog, T.H. (2012) Peripheral Intravenous
Is heparin required in neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)
Intravenous literature: Isemann, B., Sorrels, R. and Akinbi, H. (2012) Effect of heparin and other factors associated with complications of peripherally inserted central venous
The development of a safety culture in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Intravenous literature: Garrouste-Orgeas, M., Philippart, F., Bruel, C., Max, A., Lau, N. and Misset, M. (2012) Overview of medical errors and adverse events. Annals of Intensive Care. 2(2).
Intramuscular (IM) versus intravenous (IV) therapy for prehospital status epilepticus
Intravenous literature: Silbergleit, R., Durkalski, V., Lowenstein, D., Conwit, R., Pancioli, A., Palesch, Y. and Barsan, W. (2012) Intramuscular versus Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Status
Hemolysis rates of coagulation blood samples obtained during insertion of an IV catheter
Intravenous literature: Stauss, M., Sherman, B., Pugh, L., Parone, D., Looby-Rodriguez, K., Bell, A. and Reed, C.R. (2012) Hemolysis of coagulation specimens: a comparative study of
Anatomic considerations for central venous cannulation: Full text article
Intravenous literature: Bannon, M.P., Heller, S.F. and Rivera, M. (2011) Anatomic considerations for central venous cannulation. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 4:27-39.
Outpatient transfusions and the occurrence of serious transfusion-related complications
Intravenous literature: Menis, M., Izurieta, H.S., Anderson, S.A., Kropp, G., Holness, L., Gibbs, J., Erten, T., Worrall, C.M., MaCurdy, T.E., Kelman, J.A. and Ball, R.
The efficacy of daily bathing with chlorhexidine for reducing CLABSI rates
Intravenous literature: O’Horo, J.C., Silva, G.L.M., Munoz-Price, L.S. and Safdar, N. (2012) The Efficacy of Daily Bathing with Chlorhexidine for Reducing Healthcare-
Prevalence of Healthcare-Associated infections in acute care hospitals
Intravenous literature: Magill, S.S., Hellinger, W., Cohen, J., Kay, R., Bailey, C., Boland, B., Carey, D., de Guzman, J., Dominguez, K., Edwards, J., Goraczewski, L.,
Blood culture collection and non-touch aseptic technique
Intravenous literature: Rowley, S. (2012) Blood culture collection: quality assurance for ANTT. British Journal of Nursing. 21(3), p.158.
The financial cost of blood transfusion in Western Europe
Intravenous literature: Abraham, I. and Sun, D. (2012) The cost of blood transfusion in Western Europe as estimated from six studies. Transfusion. 8 Feb [epub ahead of print].
Experience with power injectable peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)
Intravenous literature: Pittiruti, M., Brutti, A., Celentano, D., Pomponi, M., Biasucci, D.G., Annetta, M.G. and Scoppettuolo, G. (2012) Clinical experience with power injectable
In-line filter included into the syringe infusion pump assembly reduces flow irregularities
Intravenous literature: Brotschi, B., Grass, B., Weiss, M., Doell, C. and Bernet, V. (2012) In-line filter included into the syringe infusion pump assembly reduces flow irregularities.
Increasing the use of ‘smart’ infusion pump drug libraries
Intravenous literature: Harding, A.D. (2012) Increasing the use of ‘smart’ pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. The American Journal of Nursing.
Learning intravenous infusion techniques in haemophilia patients
Intravenous literature: Schrijvers, L.H., Beijlevelt-van der Zande, M., Peters, M., Schuurmans, M.J. and Fischer, K. (2012) Learning intravenous infusion in haemophilia: experience
The use of intraosseous by Emergency Life-Saving Technicians
Intravenous literature: Isayama, K., Nakatani, T., Tsuda, M. and Hirakawa, A. (2012) Current status of establishing a venous line in CPA patients by Emergency Life-Saving Technicians
Femoral central venous catheters are not associated with higher rates of infection
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
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
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
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)
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Intravenous literature: Kayley, J. (2012) Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy. British Journal of Nursing. 21(2), S3.
When should peripheral venous catheters (PCV) be replaced?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Intravenous literature: Sperry, B.W., Roskos, M. and Oskoui, R. (2011) The effect of laterality on venous thromboembolism formation
Neonatal PICC placement technique reviewed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Intravenous literature: Jain, A., McNamara, P.J., Ng, E. and El_Khuffash, A. (2011) The Use of Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography to
