Impact of external cold and vibration and soap bubbles on phlebotomy pain
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the applications of external cold and vibration and blowing soap bubbles during phlebotomy in
Multicenter clinical experience of Dalbavancin use in gram-positive infections
In this real-life study dalbavancin was primarily used in off-label indications for treatment of PJI, osteomyelitis and endocarditis. Success rate was high (89%), tolerability and
Aluminium release by coated and uncoated fluid-warming devices
Coating for aluminium within medical devices in direct contact with infusion fluids should be recommended” Perl et al (2019). Abstract: The use of fluid-warming systems
Risks associated with perioperative blood transfusions
This article outlines the risks associated with perioperative transfusions and discusses the current recommendations for transfusion and use of alternatives to blood transfusion” Redding et
Physiology of red and white blood cells described in this article
Blood is made up of plasma and formed elements, which are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The red blood cells (erythrocytes) make
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the issue of blood transfusion
The Jehovah’s Witness Society is a Christian movement established in the 1870s. It has around 8 million members worldwide who believe that the Bible prohibits
Medial claviculectomy for the treatment of recalcitrant central venous stenosis
Medial claviculectomy is an effective treatment of recalcitrant central venous stenosis of the thoracic outlet” Auyang et al 92019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Outflow tract stenosis is
Pharmacokinetic effects of endotracheal, intraosseous, and intravenous epinephrine
This study compared the maximum concentration (Cmax), time to maximum concentration (Tmax), plasma concentration over time, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), time to ROSC, and
Point-of-care laboratory analyses of intraosseous, arterial and central venous samples
The aims of this study were to compare the intraosseous (IO), arterial and central venous POC values during CA and CPR and to see how
Advantages and disadvantages of vascular access choice in hemodialysis
We present the advantages and disadvantages of each vascular access, as well as their main local (thrombosis, infection, steal syndrome) and systemic (heart failure, pulmonary
Blood culture result profile and antimicrobial resistance pattern
The objective of this study was to evaluate patterns of bacterial isolates and local antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in neonatal sepsis” Sorsa et al (2019). Abstract:
Implementation of infection prevention and control in acute care hospitals in Mainland China
The objective of this systematic review was to assess adoption and implementation of the three areas issued by the “National Health Commission of the People’s
Evaluation of an emergency department to OPAT program for cellulitis
Emergency department (ED) patients with non-purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) requiring intravenous antibiotics may be managed via outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)” Yadav
Home self-administration of intravenous antibiotics
The key behavioural determinants emerging as encouraging patients to self-administer intravenous antibiotics were the perceptions of being sufficiently knowledgeable, skilful and competent and that self-administration
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in vulnerable patients
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs can provide high-value care but may be challenging in people who inject drugs (PWID) and homeless individuals” Beieler et
Patient confidence in speaking up about breakdowns in care
To assess patient comfort speaking up about problems during hospitalisation and to identify patients at increased risk of having a problem and not feeling comfortable
Stopping treatment when a clinical procedure goes wrong
When patients enter the hospital, they entrust clinicians to push a red button if they sense something wrong. But patients themselves, increasingly championed as ‘members
Factors affecting the first attempt success rate of intravenous cannulation
To determine the factors affecting the first-attempt success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) placement in older emergency department patients” Yalçınlı et al (2019). Abstract: AIMS
Prolonged use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in children
PICCs in children with intestinal failure have similar complication rates to Broviacs®. Use of tunneled PICCs and increasing experience with this vascular access method may
Central venous line-related thromboembolism in children
However, up to half of the children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia will develop asymptomatic central venous line-related thromboembolism” Jarvis et al (2019). Abstract: Children with
Review of ultrasound-guided vascular access in critical illness
Over the past two decades, ultrasound (US) has become widely accepted to guide safe and accurate insertion of vascular devices in critically ill patients. We
Rare variation of the hemiazygos vein draining into the persistent left superior vena cava
During an educational dissection of a 72-year-old Chinese male cadaver, the hemiazygos vein (HAV) coursing the left side that drains into the persistent left superior
What is your knowledge of blood culture contamination?
We developed a questionnaire to assess the knowledge and practice of nursing staff, patient care assistants, phlebotomists, and laboratory technicians regarding blood culture collection and
PICC line experience in patients with hematologic diseases
The present study demonstrated a low CRBSI incidence rate and found no evidence of serious complications with PICC placement” Hashimoto et al (2017). Abstract: Objective:
Corynebacterium striatum Bacteremia associated central line infection
The bacterium was detected from the removed central venous catheter tip too, and the patient was diagnosed with catheter-related bloodstream infection by C. striatum” Daisuke
Disability Adjusted Life Year of central-line associated bloodstream infection
CLABSI DALY was 20.44 per 1,000 inpatients, most were the result of premature death (20.42 per 1,000 inpatients). DALY can be useful to guide and
Combined biofilm dispersal agents and antibiotics extend BSI treatment options
These data indicate that combinations of biofilm dispersal agents and antibiotics may extend the therapeutic options for the treatment of S. aureus biofilm associated infections”
Correlation between biofilm production and catheter related blood stream infections
Biofilm forming capacity of yeasts colonizing the intravenous devices is considered a key factor involved in the pathogenesis of Candida catheter-related bloodstream infections (CCRBSI)” Brunetti
Tunnelling technique for peripherally inserted central catheter insertion
To describe a quick tunnelling technique for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion called the “extended subcutaneous route” technique” Elli et al (2017). Abstract: PURPOSE:
How to train for ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access
Our objective was to investigate whether training on phantoms with smaller or larger vessels would improve success rate in novice medical students learning this skill”
Is numbing spray an effective method of anaesthetising an intravenous site?
The purpose of this study was to determine if patients would perceive a numbing spray to be an effective method of anesthetizing an intravenous (IV)
Review of transfusion practices in UK intensive care units
Simple solutions such as electronic patient records that force pause for thought before blood transfusion, or prescriptions that only allow administration of a single unit
Study investigates reason for removal of totally implantable ports
“We investigated the rate of bloodstream infections in elderly malignant disease patients whose totally implantable central venous device (CV ports) had been removed for any reason at our hospital” Aota et al (2017).
Unconventional method of central venous catheter securement described in this article
The findings of this study demonstrated that catheter fixation with skin fold could be an appropriate technique in comparison with current conventional method. However, further
Central line dislodgement may occur during transport to ICU
Accidental removal of central venous catheter was reported in three (3.75%) patients, drain came out in four (5%) patients, and three (3.75%) patients had accidental
The role of human factors in scrub the hub protocols
Time-based infection control measures, such as scrubbing the hub, must be implemented with aids that qualify specific times to account for human factors, to ensure
Vein location and assessment for successful peripheral vascular access
This article provides an overview of two vein location aids that can be used to locate difficult veins: the IV-eye vein imager and the Vacuderm
Full text outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in the UK
The aims of this research were to (1) establish the extent of OPAT service models in England and identify their development; (2) evaluate patients’ preferences
Review of intravenous drug infusion technologies
This review aims to broadly describe drug infusion technologies and raise subtle but important issues arising from infusion therapy that can potentially lead to patient
Certain infusion pumps may produce non-threatening levels of haemolysis during transfusion
Modern infusion pumps widely used in hospitals in Quebec and elsewhere produce non-threatening levels of haemolysis during the transfusion of packed RBCs aged from 10
Technique for tunnelled central venous catheter insertion in children
Tunneled central venous catheters (tCVCs) are routinely used for long-term venous access in children with cancer and chronic diseases. They may be inserted by surgical
Internal jugular and subclavian vein thrombosis
Central venous catheter insertion and cancer represent some of the important predisposing factors for deep venous thrombosis (DVT)” Moriwaki et al (2017). Abstract: Central venous
Central line related bloodstream infection with Kocuria kristinae
We describe a case of catheter-related bacteremia due to K. kristinae in a young adult with propionic acidemia undergoing periodic hemodialysis” Kimura et al (2017).
Catheter-related bloodstream infection caused by Kodamaea ohmeri
We report a case of catheter-related blood stream infection caused by K. ohmeri in a 58-year-old patient who improved after removal of the central venous
Shielded enclosure for administering therapeutic intravenous radioisotope treatments
The aim of this work was to develop a delivery system for intravenous radioisotope therapies to substantially moderate radiation exposures to staff and operators” Rushforth
Catheter failure rates in hemodialysis patients with tunneled cuffed central venous catheters
The study highlighted that first tCVC survival rates and patient survival rates were high in HD patients who were using tCVCs as long-term vascular access,
Comparison of tibial intraosseous and intravenous administration of Hextend
To determine if there were significant differences between the tibial intraosseous (TIO) and intravenous (IV) administration of Hextend relative to time and in hemodynamics in
Comparison of the effects of sternal and tibial intraosseous administered resuscitative drugs
Compare vasopressin, amiodarone, and epinephrine administration by sternal intraosseous (SIO), tibial intraosseous (TIO), and intravenous (IV) routes in a swine model of cardiac arrest” O’Sullivan
Central venous access related adverse events after trabectedin infusions
Trabectedin infusion commonly leads to central venous access related adverse events. Sterile inflammation along the catheter trajectory is one of the most common adverse events
How to achieve ultrasound-guided femoral venous access
Bedside vascular ultrasound machines are increasingly available. They are used to facilitate safer vascular access across a number of different specialties” Wiles et al (2017).
Impact of central venous catheters on pediatric venous thromboembolism
The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in children is escalating, which is likely linked to the increased incidence of pediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE)” Jaffray
Plastic base implantable ports and the impact on flushing efficacy
Multiple needle impacts created an irregular surface on the Port’s base, which decreased flushing efficacy” Guiffant et al (2017). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Three types of totally