Adherence to the central line bundles in intensive care
“Despite the promotion of central line bundle policies, wide variability exists in compliance and infection rates in intensive care units” Burke et al (2020).
Methods of inserting totally implantable ports – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to testify on the efficacy and safety of the subclavian puncture without ultrasound guidance in comparison with the classical infraclavicular approach (ICA)” Majbar et al (2020).
Use of inotropics by peripheral IV catheter in pediatric shock
“The aim of this study was to report local adverse effects associated with inotropic drug administration through a PVL at a pediatric emergency department setting in the first hour of treatment of septic shock” Kohn-Loncarica et al (2020).
Reducing the risk of needlestick injuries – Full Text
“The most important organisms that can be acquired after a needlestick injury include HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C” King et al (2020).
Infusion site reactions with fosaprepitant administration
“About 3% (n = 460 of 15,667) of patients who received fosaprepitant had documentation for suspected extravasation” Segna et al (2020).
Comparison of ED and inpatient placed peripheral IV catheters
“PIVCs have similar poor survival rates regardless of ED versus IP location of the insertion” Kache et al (2020).
What is a subclavian central venous catheter – Full Text
“Subclavian catheters can be temporary or permanent, simple, tunneled, or connected to a port under the skin” Deere et al (2020).
Methods of implantable port tip location
“To explore whether transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can be used to accurately locate the TIVAP catheter tip” Yang et al (2020).
Central catheter-related intracardiac thrombus – Full Text
“In patients with catheter-related intracardiac thrombus, anticoagulation should be continued for at least 3 months or until the catheter is removed” Nair and Maroo (2020).
Impact of in-line filtration during etoposide infusions
Abstract: The objective of this study was to describe hypersensitivity reactions with and without the use of in-line filters during intravenous etoposide therapy in pediatric
UEDVT link to PICC size and blood vessel diameter
“ifferent venous characteristics can lead to different blood flow rates, which can affect the incidence of thrombosis” Wang et al (2020).
Evidence based central venous catheter care – Full Text
“Unfortunately, the presence of indwelling CVCs increases the risk of the formation of thrombi, emboli, and infection than patients with peripheral catheters by 200%” Ball and Singh (2020).
Implantable port associated doxorubicin extravasation
“Catheter misplacement should be suspected in any patient presenting with post procedural chest pain and should trigger a thorough evaluation prior to any chemotherapy administration” Kazakova et al (2020).
Dalbavancin for outpatient treatment of invasive Gram-positive infections
“To assess the efficacy and safety of dalbavancin compared to standard-of-care (SOC) or vancomycin and daptomycin in invasive infections due to suspected or confirmed Gram-positive organisms” Veve et al (2020).
