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Implantable port placement challenges in a patient with tattoos
“As the population or patients with tattoos increase, providers are challenged with how to place an implantable port without altering or destroying the design of
Clinical features and related factors of PICC-related UEDVT
“The clinical features and related factors of PICC-related upper extremity asymptomatic venous thrombosis in cancer patients” Wang et al (2020). Abstract: Peripherally inserted central venous
Gentamicin dosing case study in a major burned patient
“Gentamicin pharmacokinetic analysis was performed in a major burn victim with 90% of total body surface area affected and complicated by septic shock” Gatti (2020).
Long-term vascular access in differently resourced settings
“In this review article, we discuss the indications for long-term vascular access, the types of devices available, the state of the art of central venous
Sodium bicarbonate infusion and altered acid-base status
“The data indicate that the fate of administered bicarbonate drives the internal distribution and the external disposal of sodium, the co-administered cation, and is responsible
Intravenous infusion with steel needles in pediatric outpatient care
“To compare the application effects of venous indwelling needles and intravenous infusion with steel needles in pediatric outpatient care and to observe the complications of
Reducing infusion clinic wait times using quality improvement
“Implementation of a fast-track clinic title and improving communication resulted in a significant reduction in wait times for patients not requiring laboratories on the day
Using health information technology in ambulatory cancer care
“This study focused on patient safety issues in information management developing from health information technology (HIT) use in oncology ambulatory infusion centers” Pfeiffer et al
Efficacy and safety of a Belgian tertiary care outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
“The University Hospitals Leuven OPAT program is associated with a high level of clinical cure and low all-cause readmission and adverse event rates” Quintens et
6th WoCoVA postponed until 7th to 9th April 2021
“After making some tough decisions, we are happy to announce that the 6th WoCoVA will be postponed to 7-9 April 2021” WoCoVA (2020). Extract After
Implementation of a safe and effective intravenous iron infusion protocol to prevent skin staining
“To avoid medicolegal action and patient dissatisfaction, it is essential that patients are informed of potential skin staining and an evidence-based administration protocol is utilised”
Reason for post central venous catheter insertion chest radiograph
“A routine postprocedural chest radiograph had been a safe, checklist-based final step of the procedure, since the start of central venous catheter insertion for hemodialysis