CVAD choice in palliative care – Full Text
“We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the published literature to evaluate the complication rates of CVADs in this clinical setting” Wong et al (2023).
Self-injecting non-prescribed substances into vascular access devices – Full Text
“This case study aims to enhance appreciation of SIVAD as a common and complex clinical issue with anticipated health risks” Chase et al (2022).
Development of automated central vascular access devices – Full Text
“Automated central vascular access devices (ACVADs) using ultrasound and robotics are being developed” Boice et al (2022).
Liquid adhesive to secure central venous access devices – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to investigate whether, in an intensive care unit (ICU) population, standard dressing care with or without the addition of MLA, improves internal jugular CVAD dressing adherence” Pearse et al (2022).
Vascular laceration post hemodialysis catheter insertion – Full Text
“This is the first reported case of venous laceration after repeated left IJV catheterization” Hu et al (2022).
Experiences of children with CVAD – Full Text
“Interdisciplinary clinicians and researchers need to work collaboratively with children and their families to provide resources and support services to ensure they have positive experiences with CVADs, no matter where they are managed, or who they are managed by” Ullman et al (2022).
PICC in ICU update
“The choice of the CVAD should be based on unique clinical considerations and current scientific evidence, not on fears informed by antiquated data” Pinelli et al (2021).
Kinase inhibitor reduces central catheter vascular damage – Full Text
“Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and FAK-protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway are of great significance in tissue repair after trauma” Wang et al (2021).
SVC occlusion prior to intracranial hemorrhage
“Headaches and neurologic symptoms in hemodialysis patients can herald intracranial hypertension due to central venous occlusion and needs prompt assessment with fistulography” Mirza et al (2021).
Analysis of bleeding events after central venous catheter placement
“Major bleeding complications following CVC placement in TTP is uncommon and most likely related to technical challenges” Haque et al (2021).
Rapid Central Vein Assessment protocol to avoid venous cut-down
“We aimed to report on CVC in a 5-year-old child who had previously undergone bilateral internal jugular venous access by the open venous cut-down technique, in order to highlight the importance of performing the Rapid Central Vein Assessment protocol” Uzumcugil et al (2021).
Central venous catheter care mobile phone application for graduate nurses
“To develop and test a mobile phone application (app) for graduate nurses on the use and care of central venous catheters” Huang et al (2021).
Erroneous placement of central venous catheters in subclavian artery
“Retrieval of a misplaced CVC within a subclavian artery using the percutaneous closure device Angio-Seal™ is quite safe and effective” Verloh et al (2021).
CVAD implantation in severe haemophilia A patients
“Haemostatic coverage with CFCs under ≤4 days with elective CVAD insertions was as effective as coverage for ≥5 days” Minna et al (2021).
Central venous catheter repair in pediatric IF patients
“Our study showed that CVC repair is effective in prolonging CVC durability in pediatric IF patients without increasing infection rates” Santhana et al (2021).
Immersive video modeling for teaching CVC insertion
“Video modeling (VM) is an instructional adjunct that improves the quality and success of CVC insertion” Man et al (2021).
Initiation of a central venous line service for patients with COVID-19 – Full Text
“This is a report by a vascular unit in London on the initiation of a central venous line service for patients with COVID-19 undergoing ventilation during the initial UK peak” Liu et al (2021).
Central venous catheter insertion numbers reduced in PICUs
“Over 9 years across multiple North American PICUs, the rate of endotracheal intubations, central catheter, and arterial catheter insertions per admission has decreased” Ross et al (2021).
Central line placement at ECMO decannulation
“69% of patients did not have a CVL placed at decannulation, however 40% required a CVL within 30 days” Rubalcava et al (2021).
Risk factors for failure of subclavian vein catheterization – Full Text
“This study has demonstrated that patient aged more than 60 years was a risk factor for failure of subclavian vein catheterization while the central venous access with Certofix® was associated with an increased rate of success” Chen et al (2021).
Fragmented angiocatheter during central venous cannulation
“We experienced a rare CVC complication with fragmentation of the angiocatheter at its hub during central venous cannulation” John et al (2021).
Comparison of intraosseous access and central venous catheterization
“IO access is a safe, rapid, and effective technique for gaining vascular access in critically ill adults with inaccessible peripheral veins in the emergency departments” Liu et al (2021).
YouTube as a learning resource for central line insertion
“The gold standard video by NEJM had 320,580 views and was rated highest by both the experts and learners (4.37/5 vs 4.28/5, P = 0.518)” King et al (2021).
Pericardial effusion caused by central venous catheterization in preterm infants
“Pericardial effusion caused by central venous catheterization mostly occurs in the early stage of catheterization and has critical clinical manifestations” Zhang et al (2021).
Securing central venous catheters with topical tissue adhesive – Full Text
“The use of a topical tissue adhesive can reduce the incidence of immediate postoperative pericatheter blood oozing” Prachanpanich et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guidance for subclavian central venous catheter placement
“Central venous catheters (CVC) are widely used in critically ill patients and in those undergoing major surgery” Poth et al (2021).
Minimal guidewire length for central venous catheterization of the right subclavian vein
“The aim of this study was to determine the minimal guidewire length required to maintain correct guidewire tip position in the lower superior vena cava throughout an ultrasound-guided CVC placement in the right subclavian vein” Adrian et al (2021).
Instructional videos to reduce central venous catheter complications in children
“Children with IF receiving home PN are at high risk for CVC-related complications, and caregivers are the first line of defense for catheter care” Pierik et al (2021).
Dialysis cuffed catheter adhesion to the right atrium
“The adhesion of the catheter to the right atrium was observed, but no infection was detected in the bloodstream” Ogawa et al (2021).
High rates of central venous catheter replacement or revision in children
“Twenty-five percent require at least 1 RRA within 6 months, with associated morbidity and costs” Buonpane et al (2021).