Pharmacoeconomic evaluation of antibiotic treatment for complicated skin infection
We performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacy and safety of antibiotics used to treat inpatients with complicated skin and soft structure infections”
Candida catheter-related bloodstream infection in patients on home PN
This review clarifies Candida CRBSI rates by species, risk factors, outcomes, and management to improve effectiveness of HPN programs” Phua et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Hydrochloric acid prolongs the lifetime of central venous catheters in patients with bacteraemia
This study investigated if the additional use of hydrochloric acid (HCl) as an intraluminal lock solution may prolong the lifetime of the CVC” Ahmad et
Impact of prophylactic use of taurolidine-citrate lock on CLABSI in children
The aim of the study was to evaluate prophylactic use of taurolidine-citrate (T-C) solution on the number of CRIs” Małgorzata et al (2019). Abstract: Central
Presence of invasive devices and risk of healthcare-associated infections
The present study evaluated the daily risk of healthcare-associated infections and sepsis (HAIS) events in pediatric intensive care unit patients with invasive devices” Bennett et
Review of paediatricians who diagnose and manage cellulitis
There is a lack of evidence-based guidance for management of cellulitis and use of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in children” Ibrahim et al (2019).
Investigation of complications following implantable port insertion in cancer patients
This retrospective single-institutional review was performed to identify rates of complications from port placement and potential factors associated with these events” Skelton et al (2019).
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving OPAT
In our study, OPAT is found to be efficacious in saving hospitalization’s days, with a low rate of readmissions and complications and a high patients’
Analysis of clinical blood use in emergency blood loss patients
To explore the blood transfusion data of emergency hemorrhage patients, so as to provide the basis for improving the quality of emergency blood transfusion and
Antibiotic-impregnated central venous catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit
It is often unclear what proportion of an improvement is attributable to each element of these care bundles and, as such, a single intervention such
Antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters for prevention of neonatal bloodstream infection
We found no evidence of benefit or harm associated with miconazole and rifampicin-impregnated PICCs compared with standard PICCs for newborn babies” Gilbert et al (2019).
Predicting failure of intravenous access in adults
Our aim was to validate prior need for an advanced technique to establish intravenous access as a predictor of failure to achieve access via traditional
IV flush volume required for peripheral intravenous catheters
“To test the feasibility of an efficacy trial comparing different flushing frequencies and volumes to reduce peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) failure in paediatric inpatients” Kleidon et al (2019).
CLABSI in pediatric hematology-oncology inpatients
This cross-sectional study was a retrospective review of CLABSI in inpatient pediatric hematology-oncology cases with long-term central venous catheter at the Pediatric Hematology Department from
Development of a unit-based safety program to prevent CLABSI
Interventions included the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program to improve safety culture and evidence-based bundles to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), surgical site infection (SSI),
Systematic review examines risk of bloodstream infection associated with implantable ports
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide evidence-based guidance to better understand the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in cancer patients who
Infection free midline catheter implementation reviewed
Adoption of a vascular access nurse led midline catheter program, coupled with device selection algorithms expanded the ability to select the right device for the
Infection risk of small-bore tunneled central venous catheters
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association of common clinical variables with small-bore tunneled central venous catheter (CVC) infection” Black et al
Effectiveness of synthetic polymer-coated peripherally inserted central catheter
Patients with advanced cancers who had indwelling PICCs were reviewed using their medical records. Three types of PICCs were compared in terms of complications and
Article describes controlled infusion of intravenous cardiac drugs
The objective of the study is to develop an automatic drug infusion control system during cardiovascular surgery” Sowparnika et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The objective
Scoping review examines practices related with tourniquet use during peripheral venipuncture
This scoping review aims to map the available evidence on health professionals’ practices related with tourniquet use during peripheral venipuncture and associated microbiological contamination” Salgueiro-Oliveira
Prevention of infusion phlebitis with topical heparin versus diclofenac
The association of superficial thrombophlebitis (ST) with deep-venous thrombosis varies between 6% and 44%. Thus, prevention of ST is important. The aim of this study
Reporting rate of needlestick injuries to nurses in Iran
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide a precise estimate of the period prevalence of needlestick injuries (NSI) among nurses working
Will patient posture affect blood sample results?
The results of this investigation provide further support to the notion that effort should be made to achieve widespread standardization in the practice of phlebotomy,
Measurement of electrolytes in patients admitted to the intensive care unit
To investigate whether benchtop auto-analyzers (AAs) and arterial blood gas (ABG) analyzers, for measuring electrolyte levels of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU), are
Low CRBSI rates following a standardized catheter maintenance protocol
We found a low rate of CRBSI following a standardized catheter maintenance protocol in a high-risk oncology population undergoing HPN” Vashi et al (2017). Abstract:
Expansion of the Association for Vascular Access
The Board of Directors revised the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) organizational structure and installed a dual-vector leadership model of chief executive officer (CEO) and
Peripheral vascular access in children with special health care needs
Near infrared (NIR) technology is a noninvasive method that reveals vessels that are otherwise not visible to the eye” Barreras and Chang (2017). Abstract: Background:
Quality of CT images with power injection via an arm port
We hypothesized that injecting via an implanted arm port would produce better-quality images, the result of more appropriate timing and less streak artifact” Verity et
Forearm swelling after loop forearm arteriovenous graft
A common postoperative complication with this procedure is forearm swelling. Distal vein ligation is believed to reduce postoperative venous hypertension and forearm swelling” Prasertcharoensuk et
The “Best Care Always” central line associated bloodstream infection prevention bundle
The “Best Care Always!” (BCA) campaign, was launched in South Africa to reduce common preventable HAI, including catheter associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Richards et al
Risk factors of PICC induced catheter-related infection in patients with Leukemia
The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors of Catheter-related infection (CRI) in patients with leukemia and to provide some nursing strategies
Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) stewardship program
We developed an outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) stewardship program in a freestanding children’s hospital to improve the appropriateness of OPAT prescribing” Hersh et al
Will improved availability of CHG products reduce blood culture contamination
Placement of CHG products at the bedside will improve patient safety and quality of care by reducing the incidence of inaccurate diagnosis and treatment based
Vascular access outcomes in patients undergoing hemodialysis
This study aimed to report the long-term outcomes for different types of first permanent VA, and identify factors that affected outcomes in a cohort of
Decreasing PICC use with ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous lines
An ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (UGPIV) quality improvement project occurred in an 849-bed tertiary care hospital with a goal to reduce the use of central lines,
Central venous lines are a risk factor for health care-associated infections
This study aimed to identify patient risk factors (RFs) present on admission and acquired during inpatient stay which could be associated with higher risk of
Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis after implantable port insertion
Although their use has been associated with upper extremity deep venous thrombosis, the risk factors of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis in patients with a
Complication rates of arm placed totally implanted central venous access devices
To present frequency and types of complications related to silicone (SI) versus polyurethane (PUR) catheters of totally implanted venous access devices (TIVADs) placed in the
Using ultrasound to verify central venous catheter tip location
To evaluate whether a single-operator ultrasound-guided, right-sided, central venous catheter insertion verifies proper placement and shortens time to catheter utilization” Galante et al (2017). Abstract:
Outcome of central venous access device care in children with haemophilia
To evaluate if infection or occlusion rates differ between home care regimens used for ports in children with haemophilia” Khair et al (2017). Abstract: INTRODUCTION:
Bundles for peripheral intravenous catheter care
“However, research is limited regarding numbers of primary bloodstream infections related to peripheral lines and prevention of peripheral line associated bloodstream infections (PLABSI)” Duncan and Warden (2017).
What is the impact of a vascular access team on CLABSI rates?
“By implementing a vascular access service (VAS) whose primary responsibility was inserting peripherally inserted central line catheters (PICC) and maintaining all other central lines, we hypothesized that this standardization of care would decrease our CLABSI rate” Wood (2017).
Reducing blood culturing with Lean methodology
At an academic medical center, there was clinical variation in ordering and obtaining blood cultures which led to unnecessary culturing, increased use of central venous
Monitoring the CLABSI rate for children at home?
We set out to identify those children discharged from the hospital with a central line and determine their rate of CLABSI. We developed tools for
Multiple CLABSI criteria changes and rise in CLABSI rates
Concurrent with our CLABSI rate increase, there were multiple criteria changes to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infection (LCBI) definitions” Sams et
Impact of a CLABSI maintenance bundle audit tool
After seeing an increase of 2 central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in a three month period, we conducted a root cause analysis with
Multidisciplinary team achieve over two years of zero CLABSI
From late 2013 through mid-2014, our teaching hospital’s sixteen bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) had an unprecedented uptick in CLABSI, from a Standardized Infection Ratio
Value of blood culture CLABSI audit across a health system
This study evaluates the accuracy of HAI detection, focusing on central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) across a newly formed healthcare system” Silkaitis et al
What is the role of ultrasound education in needle tip identification?
Novice ultrasound users seem to benefit most and great potential lies in education. Future research should focus on reporting relevant clinical parameters to learn which
KISSSS acronym reminds nurses of important peripheral IV catheter skills
Nurses can use the acronym KISSSS to remember some important peripheral I.V. catheter skills they need” Spencer and Gilliam (2017). Extract: “Providing appropriate care for
Impact of preventive needlestick avoidance training
The aim of the study was to compare the lifetime prevalence of Needlestick and Sharp Objects Injuries (NSIs) among medical interns who received preventive training