Ultrasound-guided venipuncture in the grey nurse shark – Full Text
“The paired LAV produced representative blood samples and could also be used for fluid therapy and/or intravenous anaesthesia as has been done in other sharks” Otway (2020).
What is the impact of technology on pediatric ICU prescribing errors
“The replacement of weight-based infusions with SCIs was associated with significant reductions in infusion prescribing errors” Howlett et al (2020).
Multimodal intervention aimed at influencing peripheral IV insertion practices
“In 2013, an MMI conducted in an Australian metropolitan ED used clinician champions, guidelines, education sessions and promotional materials to encourage a reduction in unused and inappropriate peripheral intravenous cannulas” Lim et al (2020).
Long-term complications of PICC positioned by ECG technique
“The intra-procedural tip location by IC-ECG is more safe and accurate than the traditional method of verifying tip location only post-procedurally, by chest X-ray” Yin et al (2020).
Protocol for reducing blood culture contamination in an intensive care unit
“Blood culture contamination (BCC) is a safety and quality indicator for intensive care units (ICUs). BCC rates in our ICU ranged from 2.90% to 6.70% in 2017” He et al (2020).
Evaluation of safety and pain associated with new bloodletting device – Full Text
“In this study, we will investigate pain of bloodletting device during blood collection and will identify the safety of the device” Ryu and Kang (2020).
Review of preanalytical blood sampling errors – Full Text
“The study confirms the relative frequency of preanalytical phase error occurring inside and outside of the laboratory” Sonmez et al (2020).
Review of inappropriate use of intravenous catheters in medical and surgical wards – Full Text
“Inappropriate use of catheters is more common in medical wards compared to surgical wards” Laan et al (2020).
Is intravenous push administration of beta-lactams safe?
“The use of IVP as an alternative to intravenous piggyback (IVPB) during times of drug shortage for select beta-lactam antibiotics appears to be safe, and ADE are similar to those previously described for IVPB administration” Marsh et al (2020).
What is the impact of clothing on epinephrine administration with auto-injector
“To study whether injection through clothing influences the frequency of subcutaneous and intraosseous/periosteal deposition of epinephrine” Dreborg et al (2020).
Blood transfusion safety and technological innovations review
“This review will examine these issues along with newer blood safety technological innovations and further highlight contributing studies from our institutions” Friedman et al (2020).
GloVANet discuss impact of the COVID pandemic on the world of vascular access – Free Registration
“WoCoVA live! starts with a two-day scientific program bringing you some considerations about the impact of the COVID pandemic on the world of vascular access” GloVANet (2020).
Nursing attitude towards resiting peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“Based on the survey results, a formal recommendation was made within the hospital system to amend the existing policy and remove the requirement for SPC resiting after 96 hours in favor of the nurses’ best clinical judgment” Evers et al (2020).
Impact of alarm fatigue on infusion pump contamination
“In this study, we report hand hygiene compliance and infusion pump contamination in the context of infusion pump alarm prevalence” Nas et al (2020).
Stability of ceftolozane-tazobactam in an elastomeric infusion pump – Full Text
“Ceftolozane-tazobactam is suitable for ambulatory care delivered as a continuous infusion via an elastomeric infusion device” Raby et al (2020).
IV to oral antibiotic switch for people who inject drugs
“Our single center study suggests access to oral antibiotic therapy for PWID who cannot complete prolonged inpatient IV antibiotic courses is beneficial” Durkin (2020).
How effective is subcutaneous lidocaine for cancer-related pain?
“This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, 2 × 2 crossover trial evaluated the effectiveness, safety, toxicity, and impact on quality of life of a limited duration subcutaneous lidocaine infusion (SCLI) for chronic cancer pain” Hawley et al (2020).
Smiths Medical announces acquisition of Access Scientific including the POWERWAND™ product range
“The POWERWAND™ range of products are clinically differentiated vascular access solutions, supported by nine (9) peer-reviewed papers and nine (9) scientific posters” Smiths Medical (2020).
Applying Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) to intravenous infusion practices
“We apply FRAM (Functional Resonance Analysis Method) to intravenous infusion practices in an intensive care unit (ICU) to explore how tensions and contradictions are managed by people” Furniss et al (2020).
Intraosseous access result in secondary septic shock – Full Text
“Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) created more confusion by showing septic arthritis with proximal humeral osteomyelitis and gas formation. MRI suggested that it might be the sequelae of an intraosseous line insertion” Khan et al (2020).
Intravenous or subcutaneous route in palliative care – Full Text
“This article tries to highlight the dangers a neglected IV line poses to limb and life and tries to stress on the importance of a subcutaneous route for pain medication administration in terminally ill palliative patients” Sahay and Kumar (2020).
Harmonizing antibiotic regimens with renal replacement therapy
“Clinicians should dose antibiotics to match renal replacement therapy drug clearance characteristics to antibiotic pharmacodynamic profiles” Jang et al (2020).
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Review of home haemodialysis in the Netherlands
Home haemodialysis (HHD) has gained popularity in recent years, due to improved clinical outcomes associated with frequent or prolonged haemodialysis sessions, best achievable at home”
Comparison of complications between peripheral arm ports and central chest ports
Arm ports are a safe option beside chest ports for adult patients with malignancy, especially in patients with head-neck cancer or breast cancer. Patients should
Ultrasound-guided versus landmark approach for peripheral intravenous access
The aim of this study was to compare an ultrasound-guided method (UGM) versus the landmark method (LM) for the placement of a PIVC in ICU
ECG-guided PICC tip position verification in patients with atrial fibrillation
The ECG-guided technique represents a safe and accurate technique to verify the position of PICC tip in patients with AF and could potentially remove the
Chest wall hematoma after central venous hemodialysis catheter insertion
The right subclavian hemodialysis catheter was inserted for hemodialysis on the same day. She did not have a history of bleeding disorders and was not
How to undertake CLABSI surveillance in home infusion therapy
The importance of central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention has been increasingly recognized over the last 2 decades in acute care settings” Keller et al
Interventions to decrease short-term peripheral venous catheter-related bloodstream infections
To assess the effectiveness of interventions applied to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with short peripheral venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (PVCR-BSI)” Saliba et al
Thrombogenic superior vena cava syndrome from long-standing central venous access
The increased use of central venous catheters has resulted in more non-malignant cases of superior vena cava syndrome across all age groups. We present a
Skin problems associated with insulin pumps and sensors in adults
The aim of this study was to describe the dermatological complications associated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in adults”
Insulin pump breakdown and infusion set failure in Italian children with type 1 diabetes
This prospective 1-yr study on a large cohort of Italian children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using insulin pump therapy showed a low total
Central venous line and dialysis catheter position affects drug clearance
The aim of this experimental study was to investigate if the position of CVC and CVDC influences the elimination of infused drugs, during continuous renal
Central venous catheter-associated venous thromboembolism in children
In pediatric oncology, the diagnosis of a hematologic malignancy and presence of a central venous catheter (CVC) have been identified as significant risk factors for
Reducing infusion pump alarms through structured interventions
Alarm fatigue is defined as sensory overload created by an immense number of alarms, which can be either true or false, actionable or nonactionable, and
Risk factors associated with non-mucosal barrier injury CLABSI
Intrinsic risk factors related to treatment and high rates of central line utilization, necessary in HSCT and hematology oncology patients, are reasons hypothesized for CLABSI’s
Impact of antibiotic administration on blood culture positivity at the beginning of sepsis
Obtaining blood cultures under antibiotic therapy is associated with a significant loss of pathogen detection. This strongly emphasizes the current recommendation to obtain blood cultures
Quality indicators assessing antibiotic use in the outpatient setting
We identified a set of 32 outpatient QIs to measure the appropriateness of antibiotic use. These QIs can be used to identify targets for improvement
Effectiveness of antimicrobial-coated central venous catheters for preventing CLABSI
Outcomes are superior for catheters impregnated with chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine or other antibiotics than for standard catheters in preventing CRBSIs and catheter colonization under bundles” Wang
Multimodal approach to reduce vascular access infection in an outpatient dialysis unit
We aimed to describe the incidence of vascular access infections (VAI) over the course of 33 months after implementation of continuous and systematic interventions in
Review of ON-Q infusion pump use in orthopaedic surgery
The most notable contribution of this study was the discovery of the adverse effects of the continuous pain pump, ON-Q. Patients treated with this modality
Renal vascular access history of a 59years-old male with morbid obesity
Describe the VA history of a 59years-old male with morbid obesity and end-stage chronic kidney disease” Pinto Sousa et al (2017). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Creating and
Quality improvement in mucosal barrier injury laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infections
Rates of CLABSI and MBI-LCBI in a hematology-oncology unit at an academic hospital started climbing in April 2016. A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach was implemented to
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement in the emergency department
The objective of this study was to describe the experience regarding placement of ultrasound-guided CVCs by emergency physicians in an institution in Bogotá, as well
Decreasing CLABSI incidence associated with decreasing MRSA bacteremia
We compare these indicators and how our efforts to reduce CLABSI affects our MRSA bacteremia LabID Event” Beverly et al (2018). Background: The Centers for
Eliminating neonatal central line associated bloodstream infections
Our 40 bed level III NICU noted an increased incidence of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) after having zero infections for six quarters” McGowan
Inter-professional approach to decrease the incidence of CLABSI
The goal of this intervention is to decrease CLABSI incidence house-wide by standardizing line selection criteria, care, maintenance, and evaluation for blood cultures” Khalid et
Treatment and secondary prophylaxis with ethanol lock therapy for central line-associated bloodstream infection
We evaluated ethanol lock therapy as treatment and secondary prophylaxis for CLABSI in children with cancer or haematological disorders” Wolf et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Peripheral IV bundle example published as a free full text IVTEAM Original
This article aims to offer an insight into an innovative approach to modern bundle design with a review of a peripheral IV catheter insertion and
Drug libraries that target controlled intravenous infusions in the obese
It is our hope that commercially available pumps will soon incorporate these new models to improve the performance of this technique in the obese population”
Risks of long-term implantable port use in enzyme replacement therapy
This case series describes potential complications associated with long-term TIVAD use, such as compromise of skin integrity, infection, or port failures” Hendriksz et al (2018).
Hand compartment syndrome due to N-acetylcysteine extravasation
We describe a hand compartment syndrome after extravasation of NAC requiring emergent fasciotomy during phase three of treatment for suspected APAP toxicity. Extravasation injuries leading