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Study of intravenous infusion safety in English hospitals
Some behaviours that may be considered deviations from policy or best practice are the result of reasoned clinical judgement to improve infusion safety in response
Vancomycin compatibility with parenteral nutrition admixtures
The present study aimed to determine the compatibility between vancomycin (VMC) and five ready-to-use PN admixtures utilized worldwide (Kabiven, Nutriflex Lipid Special, Olimel N9E, Nutriflex
Ultrasound-based simulation for cannulation in outpatient hemodialysis units
This article details an educational protocol including hands-on simulation for training dialysis technicians and nurses in ultrasound-guided cannulation techniques” Niyyar (2019). Abstract: Portable ultrasounds are
Clinical outcomes among elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis
We evaluated the impact of comorbidity burden on the association between vascular access type and mortality risk among 23,100 hemodialysis patients aged ≥65 years from
Virtual reality during pediatric vascular access
Vascular access is a minor procedure that is associated with reported pain and fear in pediatric patients, often resulting in procedural incompliance. Virtual reality has
Lean methodology and central line dressing kits
Since supplies was noted as the number one concern, the team worked to create all-inclusive central line dressing kits” Jake Yaglowski (2020). Abstract: A team
Intracavitary electrocardiogram-guided PICC placement in premature infants
The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intracavitary electrocardiogram (IC-ECG)-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement and tip positioning in premature infants”
Central venous access device complications with parenteral nutrition
The results showed that patients receiving PN through CVADs within general ward settings experience CRBSI at rates no different from those reported within critical care
Antibiotic administration practices involving patients with sepsis
To find out whether any common practice exists for intravenous antibiotic administration in critical care units across UK NHS Trusts, and identify factors influencing the
Considerations for vascular access polymer coating embolism
Lubricious polymer coatings are increasingly used on intravascular devices to facilitate easier access and navigation through tortuous blood vessels. Recent reports highlight the separation and
Prospective randomized controlled trial of needlefee connectors and CRBSI
Needle-free connectors (NFC) have been suggested to reduce the rate of bacterial contamination and subsequent catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), but data remains ambiguous. Thus, we
Trisodium citrate central catheter lock solution reviewed
The use of low concentration citrate as catheter lock was cost-effective when compared with heparin” Jayaprakash et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Unfractionated heparin is the