Local peripheral IV catheter complications in older patients
“To assess the incidence density of local complications of peripheral venous catheters in patients aged 70 years and older, to identify risk factors for local complications of peripheral venous catheters, to describe microbiological epidemiology and to assess the impact of complications on patient outcomes” Gras et al (2023).
Safety outcomes for OPAT continuous infusion vancomycin
“Given limited published experience with continuous infusion vancomycin in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs, we reviewed outcomes from our center” Benefield et al (2023).
Upper arm implanted venous access port insertion – Full Text
“Traditional tunnelling technique increases the operation time and has an unsatisfied cosmetic effect, so we explored the feasibility, cosmetic effect and complications of an upper arm port with a novel incision in this retrospective study” Song et al (2023).
Criteria for central venous access device selection
“Central venous access devices may be nontunneled, tunneled, or implantable. They may be centrally or peripherally inserted by way of veins in the neck, extremities, or elsewhere. Each device and access site presents specific risks that should be considered in each clinical scenario to minimize the risk of harm” Massouh et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention compliance among registered nurses in Jordan
“The rate of CLABSI was the lowest in the hospital that applies the CVC bundle of care. Nurses’ knowledge about CLABSI prevention practices was significantly correlated with their compliance to CVCs maintenance care bundle” Matlab et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization narrative review – Full Text
“This narrative review aims to synthesize current knowledge on evidence-based best practices for CVC that improve the use and feasibility of real-time ultrasound-guided insertion procedures” Boulet et al (2023).
Peripherally inserted central catheter migration case study – Full Text
“We describe two clinical cases in which apparently correctly positioned PICCs migrated spontaneously from their original position” Caramia et al (2023).
Needle holding method for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to compare the incidence of posterior vessel wall puncture (PVWP) using conventional needle holding technique with pen holding method of needle holding technique for IJV cannulation” Ramachandran et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access with dynamic needle-tip positioning
“Dynamic needle-tip positioning is efficacious for peripheral venous catheterization in children. It would be better to include dynamic needle-tip positioning for the ultrasound-guided short-axis out-of-plane approach” Takeshita et al (2023).
Jugular vein access using midline catheter during CPR – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous access using a midline catheter versus peripheral intravenous access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation” Chai et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheter dwell time – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters (USIVs) are frequently used in this population; however, information regarding the effect of patient and IV characteristics on the dwell time (DT) and survival probability (SP) of USIVs is limited” Malik et al (2023).
Medical equipment for bedside PICC placement – Full Text
“Using a handheld PUD to place PICCs at the bedside and confirming the tip location with ECG is a feasible option for CDIU patients” Yoon et al (2023).
Effectiveness of antimicrobial lock CRBSI treatment in children – Full Text
“Antimicrobial lock solutions (ALT) in combination with systemic antibiotics can represent a valid option to attempt central venous catheter (CVC) salvage in the case of catheter-related and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSI and CLABSI)” Signorino et al (2023).
Antibiotic treatment for low-risk CRBSI – Full Text
“These results seem to indicate that low-risk CRBSI caused by CoNS can be managed without antibiotic therapy after catheter removal; efficacy and safety are not affected” Badia-Cebada et al (2023).
Overview of short-bowel syndrome complications in pediatric patients – Full Text
“However, the long-term use of PN is associated with the incidence of many complications, including liver disease and catheter-associated malfunction and bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Caporilli et al (2023).
Umbilical venous catheter securement using cyanoacrylate glue
“In our single-center study, cyanoacrylate glue was safe and effective for securement of UVCs, and particularly effective in reducing early catheter dislodgments” D’Andrea et al (2023).
Intraosseous blood transfusion complications
“The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the existing evidence describing the risks of red cell haemolysis in IO blood transfusion” Ellington et al (2023).
Meropenem extended intermittent infusion or continuous infusion – Full Text
“The use of extended intermittent infusion (EII) or continuous infusion (CI) of meropenem is recommended in ICU patients, but few data comparing these two options are available” Tournayre et al (2023).
Extravasation of monoclonal antibodies
“A classification of hazard extent of extravasation of monoclonal antibodies with concurrent management based on literature data and expert consensus has been elaborated” Bauters et al (2023).
How to use smart infusion pumps
“The Institute for Safe Medication Practices offers safety considerations for using smart pumps and suggestions for maintaining an institution’s smart pump drug library” Aschenbrenner (2023).
Radiopharmaceutical extravasation detection – Full Text
“During radiopharmaceutical injection, an extravasation event may occur, making the SUV value less accurate and possibly leading to severe tissue damage. The study aimed to propose a new technique to monitor and manage these events, to provide an early evaluation and correction to the estimated SUV value through a SUV correction coefficient” Iori et al (2023).
Intravenous iron extravasation case study – Full Text
“During iron derisomaltose infusion, patient reported iron extravasation. Five months after the incident, the skin stain related to the extravasation was still present” Shi et al (2023).
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Local peripheral IV catheter complications in older patients
“To assess the incidence density of local complications of peripheral venous catheters in patients aged 70 years and older, to identify risk factors for local complications of peripheral venous catheters, to describe microbiological epidemiology and to assess the impact of complications on patient outcomes” Gras et al (2023).
Safety outcomes for OPAT continuous infusion vancomycin
“Given limited published experience with continuous infusion vancomycin in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs, we reviewed outcomes from our center” Benefield et al (2023).
Upper arm implanted venous access port insertion – Full Text
“Traditional tunnelling technique increases the operation time and has an unsatisfied cosmetic effect, so we explored the feasibility, cosmetic effect and complications of an upper arm port with a novel incision in this retrospective study” Song et al (2023).
Criteria for central venous access device selection
“Central venous access devices may be nontunneled, tunneled, or implantable. They may be centrally or peripherally inserted by way of veins in the neck, extremities, or elsewhere. Each device and access site presents specific risks that should be considered in each clinical scenario to minimize the risk of harm” Massouh et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention compliance among registered nurses in Jordan
“The rate of CLABSI was the lowest in the hospital that applies the CVC bundle of care. Nurses’ knowledge about CLABSI prevention practices was significantly correlated with their compliance to CVCs maintenance care bundle” Matlab et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization narrative review – Full Text
“This narrative review aims to synthesize current knowledge on evidence-based best practices for CVC that improve the use and feasibility of real-time ultrasound-guided insertion procedures” Boulet et al (2023).
Peripherally inserted central catheter migration case study – Full Text
“We describe two clinical cases in which apparently correctly positioned PICCs migrated spontaneously from their original position” Caramia et al (2023).
Needle holding method for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to compare the incidence of posterior vessel wall puncture (PVWP) using conventional needle holding technique with pen holding method of needle holding technique for IJV cannulation” Ramachandran et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access with dynamic needle-tip positioning
“Dynamic needle-tip positioning is efficacious for peripheral venous catheterization in children. It would be better to include dynamic needle-tip positioning for the ultrasound-guided short-axis out-of-plane approach” Takeshita et al (2023).
Jugular vein access using midline catheter during CPR – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous access using a midline catheter versus peripheral intravenous access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation” Chai et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheter dwell time – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters (USIVs) are frequently used in this population; however, information regarding the effect of patient and IV characteristics on the dwell time (DT) and survival probability (SP) of USIVs is limited” Malik et al (2023).
Medical equipment for bedside PICC placement – Full Text
“Using a handheld PUD to place PICCs at the bedside and confirming the tip location with ECG is a feasible option for CDIU patients” Yoon et al (2023).
Effectiveness of antimicrobial lock CRBSI treatment in children – Full Text
“Antimicrobial lock solutions (ALT) in combination with systemic antibiotics can represent a valid option to attempt central venous catheter (CVC) salvage in the case of catheter-related and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSI and CLABSI)” Signorino et al (2023).
Antibiotic treatment for low-risk CRBSI – Full Text
“These results seem to indicate that low-risk CRBSI caused by CoNS can be managed without antibiotic therapy after catheter removal; efficacy and safety are not affected” Badia-Cebada et al (2023).
Overview of short-bowel syndrome complications in pediatric patients – Full Text
“However, the long-term use of PN is associated with the incidence of many complications, including liver disease and catheter-associated malfunction and bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Caporilli et al (2023).
Umbilical venous catheter securement using cyanoacrylate glue
“In our single-center study, cyanoacrylate glue was safe and effective for securement of UVCs, and particularly effective in reducing early catheter dislodgments” D’Andrea et al (2023).
Intraosseous blood transfusion complications
“The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the existing evidence describing the risks of red cell haemolysis in IO blood transfusion” Ellington et al (2023).
Meropenem extended intermittent infusion or continuous infusion – Full Text
“The use of extended intermittent infusion (EII) or continuous infusion (CI) of meropenem is recommended in ICU patients, but few data comparing these two options are available” Tournayre et al (2023).
Extravasation of monoclonal antibodies
“A classification of hazard extent of extravasation of monoclonal antibodies with concurrent management based on literature data and expert consensus has been elaborated” Bauters et al (2023).
How to use smart infusion pumps
“The Institute for Safe Medication Practices offers safety considerations for using smart pumps and suggestions for maintaining an institution’s smart pump drug library” Aschenbrenner (2023).
Radiopharmaceutical extravasation detection – Full Text
“During radiopharmaceutical injection, an extravasation event may occur, making the SUV value less accurate and possibly leading to severe tissue damage. The study aimed to propose a new technique to monitor and manage these events, to provide an early evaluation and correction to the estimated SUV value through a SUV correction coefficient” Iori et al (2023).
Intravenous iron extravasation case study – Full Text
“During iron derisomaltose infusion, patient reported iron extravasation. Five months after the incident, the skin stain related to the extravasation was still present” Shi et al (2023).
Treating neonatal extravasation injury – Full Text
“This preliminary report suggests that the application of AM in treating extravasation in neonates is safe and effective. However, controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed to evaluate this outcome and determine implications for practice” Kadivar et al (2023).
Extravasation of prothrombin complex concentrate – Full Text
“The skin necrosis progressed into a full thickness chemical burn. As a result, the patient underwent allograft followed by split thickness autograft and RECELL placement. This case presentation describes the first reported case of skin necrosis following extravasation of PCC infusion during warfarin reversal” Smith et al (2023).
Treatment of dogs with vincristine extravasation injury – Full Text
“It was concluded that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment is a simple and cost-effective method for the treatment of VS extravasation-related acute full-thickness skin wounds” Boztok Ozgermen (2023).
Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Anesthesiology
“A significant increase in desire for POCUS training was seen among anesthesiologists practicing in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system since 2015, and lack of training continues to be a top barrier for POCUS use among anesthesiologists” Remskar et al (2023).
Cather-related Aspergillus Fungemia case report
“True aspergillemia is infrequent even in the setting of disseminated aspergillosis among immunocompromised patients and the presence of aspergillemia does not necessarily portend more severe clinical disease course” Kaur and de St Maurice (2023).
Totally implantable venous access port insertion – Full Text
“The aim of this work was to describe the early and late success rates of cephalic vein cut down (CVC) in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) for chemotherapy treatment in oncological patients” Vélez (2023).
Y-site compatibility of obstetric IV drugs
“Therefore, this study focuses on Y-site compatibility. Since different conditions between clinical and laboratory settings can lead to discrepancies in results, a novel approach for drug intravenous compatibility testing was designed to reflect clinical conditions” Leeuwerik et al (2023).
PICC line monitoring in hospitals
“Awareness campaigns on the subject of dressing repair and pulsed rinsing were carried out, and nurses were invited to attend training sessions in the form of practical work on PICC care” Fersing et al (2023).