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
Tissue adhesives to secure peripheral intravenous catheters
In this study, we aimed to test that addition of tissue adhesive to the insertion site of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) in the emergency department
Skin disinfection prior to central venous catheter insertion in preterm neonates
This study will inform the feasibility and design of the first randomised controlled trial to examine the safety and efficacy of alcohol-based versus aqueous-based chlorhexidine
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
Example of standardised approach to phlebotomy job description development
Standardization of practices, including job descriptions, is an important step on this journey” Cook (2017). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The University of Maryland Medical System, like all
What is the role of the nurse in the prevention of medication errors?
This article highlights the significance of medication errors, identifying potential issues and support systems required” Kavanagh (2017). Abstract: This article highlights the significance of medication
Patient outcomes of totally implantable venous access devices
Identifying risk factors for premature totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) catheter removal is crucial; however, because of the diversity of study methodologies, there is
Repairing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in pediatric patients
The results of this study support repairing a broken PICC instead of removing or replacing the line” Gnannt et al (2017). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Preservation of
Fibrin sheath treatment and the role of urokinase for long term effective treatment
Evaluation of the efficacy of single-shot, low-dose urokinase administration for the treatment of port catheter-associated fibrin sheaths” Chang et al (2017). Abstract: PURPOSE: Evaluation of
Comparison of complications between Broviacs® and PICCs in children
This study compares complications between Broviacs® and PICCs in children with IF” Blotte et al (2017). Abstract: PURPOSE: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are a source
Preliminary study for designing a novel vein-visualizing device
This paper proposes a new vein-visualizing device applying a new penetration method using near-infrared (NIR) light” Kim et al (2017). Abstract: Venipuncture is an important
How to label blood collection tubes to ensure patient safety
Moreover, after weighing advantages and drawbacks, labeling blood collection tubes before and not after venipuncture may be considered a safer practice for safeguarding patient safety
Avoiding central venous catheter complications in children
In order to reduce the rate of complications of CVCs it is indispensable to perform a risk-benefit analysis for the individual patient before every insertion”
Infusion therapy and implications for patient care and safety
Many patients admitted to hospital or receiving care in other settings, including their own homes, are recipients of one or more infusion therapies” Dean (2017).