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Comparison of IV infusion practices between the United States and England
The aim of this study was to investigate similarities and differences in practices and error types involving intravenous medication administration in the United States and
Development of intelligent infusion management system
The intelligent infusion management system is established through intelligent internet of things, by using the gravity sensor, acceleration sensor and other equipment” Li et al
Skin staining following intravenous iron infusion
The following morning, light brown skin staining was noted at the infusion site, and the staining was present 2 months later at follow-up. Skin staining
Method for serum vancomycin determination in pediatric patients
Several studies have found that in adults, continuous infusions of vancomycin showed earlier attainment of desired target drug concentrations and reduced nephrotoxicity relative to intermittent
Physicochemical stability of voriconazole in elastomeric devices
These findings would allow early hospital discharge using elastomeric intravenous administration of voriconazole in patients in whom oral route of administration is not available” Harmanjeet
Central venous access devices: An overview for nursing students
This article is a review for nursing students of the purpose, indications, and nursing considerations for each type of CVAD” Kline and Katrancha (2019). Abstract:
Simulated intravenous therapy reduces risk and confusion
Participants had to correctly identify infusions and disconnect an infusion in four different conditions: baseline (current practice); line labels/organizers; smart pump; and light-linking system” Pinkney
Management and complications associated with arterial catheters
Peripheral arterial catheters (PAC) are used for haemodynamic monitoring and blood sampling in paediatric critical care. Limited data are available regarding PAC insertion and management
Multiple complications of a 14-year-old hemodialysis catheter
We describe a case of a 65-year-old woman undergoing hemodialysis treatment since 1986 after a bilateral nephrectomy due to complicated nephrolithiasis. Her last access, two
Review of needlestick injuries of healthcare workers
Preventive measures refer to the reduction of the number of needlestick injuries by improving work organization and usage of needle devices with safety features as
Antibiotic prophylaxis in totally implantable port placement
To evaluate risk factors of infection and effectiveness of preprocedural single-dose intravenous prophylactic antibiotic (PABX) during totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) placement in preventing
Review examines upper extremity DVT versus lower extremity DVT
This study compared clinical characteristics and 1-year outcomes between 438 UEDVT patients and 7,602 LEDVT patients recruited in the GARFIELD-VTE registry” Ageno et al (2019).