Safety of peripheral vasopressors to decrease central line placement
“The results of this analysis demonstrate that vasopressors can peripherally administered safely, when proximal to the antecubital fossa, at lower doses, and for short durations of infusion with minimal adverse events” Dansereau (2024).
Impact of tunneling PICC on CLABSI rates
“We aimed to evaluate whether subcutaneous tunneling in peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) placement could reduce the occurrence of central-line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI)” Kim et al (2024).
Accurate estimates for healthcare associated infections – Full Text
“Conversely, no significant difference was found between incidence rates estimated based on weighted VAP and CLABSI prevalence and measured through GiViTI (p = 0.927 and 0.503 respectively)” Vicentini et al (2024).
Review of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids
“This study aims to assess the incidence of occupational exposure to BBF among HCPs reported to a military hospital over a five-year period” Stamataki et al (2024).
Continuous versus intermittent infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics
“We conclude that continuous/extended infusion showed a greater clinical benefit in highly critical cases, namely sepsis and febrile neutropenia, compared to intermittent infusion” Alawyia et al (2024).
Guidelines to reduce blood culture contamination – Full Text
“Our evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis support several interventions to effectively reduce BCC by approximately 40%-60%. However, devices alone without an education/training component and buy-in from key stakeholders to implement various interventions would not be as effective in reducing BCC rates” Sautter et al (2024).
Model for peripheral ultrasound-guided IV access training – Full Text
“This study proposes an advanced model for ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access training, demonstrating a statistically significant increase in confidence levels” Standifird et al (2024).
Enhancing benzylpenicillin stability during OPAT – Full Text
“Benzylpenicillin buffered with sodium citrate is a safe and convenient option for use in continuous infusions during OPAT and should be favored over broad-spectrum antibiotics” Rentsch et al (2024).
Development of bacteriostatic central venous port – Full Text
“A novel central venous port (CVP) with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emits red light with a wavelength of 680 nm via wireless energy transmission technology has been established” Takara et al (2024).
Tunneled PICC clinical outcomes – Full Text
“Comparing the differences in efficacy and adverse reactions on the application between tunnel peripherally inserted central catheter (TPICC) and ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in patients with advanced tumors” Zheng et al (2024).
Chlorhexidine gluconate IV dressing research – Full Text
“There is a notable reduction in the incidence of CRBSI and bacterial colonization in patients with CVCs through the application of chlorhexidine gluconate dressings. Given the compelling evidence, the integration of these dressings into standard nursing care protocols for the management of CVCs is advocated” Xu et al (2024).
OPAT treatment of patients with endocarditis – Full Text
“This study adds to the accumulating evidence supporting the treatment of E. faecalis endocarditis with OPAT continuous infusion IV benzylpenicillin plus bolus/continuous infusion IV ceftriaxone” Briggs et al (2024).
Double port-a-cath implantation tips and tricks – Full Text
“This study was designed to evaluate the clinical benefit of double-lumen port catheters in patients receiving chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition concurrently or in those with vascular access failure” de Oliveira Leite (2024).
Continuous intravenous furosemide infusion at home – Full Text
“Persistent congestion from chronic heart failure can be safely managed in the home with a continuous high dose intravenous furosemide infusion. In our experience, the use of elastomeric pumps has provided a simple, safe, and effective method of delivering intravenous diuretic therapy when coordinated by heart failure nurses” Chirnside et al (2024).
Vascular access complications among neonates – Full Text
“Healthcare professionals should be vigilant about the differences in complication rates between PICC and UVC, tailoring their approach accordingly” Elabbasy et al (2024)
Cost savings associated with elastomeric pump use in oncology – Full Text
“This study demonstrated that the elastomeric pump not only offers substantial cost savings but also enhances the treatment capacity of the oncology day care unit” Zietse et al (2024).
Factors associated with CRBSI mortality – Full Text
“Enhanced monitoring of factors, such as candida detected in blood culture, CRBSI onset within 30 days of catheter insertion, concurrent infection, low serum albumin level, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) level and the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), is crucial for mitigating CRBSI severity and risk of death” Futamura et al (2024).
Complications of tunneled and non-tunneled PICC – Full Text
“The subcutaneous tunneling technology has advantages over normal technique in decreasing PICC-related complications for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy” Hong and Mao (2024).
Complications associated with umbilical catheters – Full Text
Complications associated with umbilical catheters Abstract: Background: Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are the standard of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to administer fluids,
Flucloxacillin for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy – Full Text
“The first purpose of this study was to investigate whether a 50 mg/mL solution of FLU in normal saline is stable for 24 h at 33 °C so that it can be applied for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) using portable elastomeric infusion pumps (PEIPs)” Nguyen et al (2024).
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections
“This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of multi-department cooperation, intelligent prevention, and supervision (MDCIPS) in reducing the incidence of CLABSIs and improving the clinical outcomes of the patients” Wu et al (2024).
Vascular access options for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“There was no significant difference in sustained return of spontaneous circulation between initial intraosseous and intravenous vascular access in adults who had out-of-hospital cardiac arrest” Vallentin et al (2024).
Safety of peripheral vasopressors to decrease central line placement
“The results of this analysis demonstrate that vasopressors can peripherally administered safely, when proximal to the antecubital fossa, at lower doses, and for short durations of infusion with minimal adverse events” Dansereau (2024).
Impact of tunneling PICC on CLABSI rates
“We aimed to evaluate whether subcutaneous tunneling in peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) placement could reduce the occurrence of central-line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI)” Kim et al (2024).
Accurate estimates for healthcare associated infections – Full Text
“Conversely, no significant difference was found between incidence rates estimated based on weighted VAP and CLABSI prevalence and measured through GiViTI (p = 0.927 and 0.503 respectively)” Vicentini et al (2024).
Review of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids
“This study aims to assess the incidence of occupational exposure to BBF among HCPs reported to a military hospital over a five-year period” Stamataki et al (2024).
Continuous versus intermittent infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics
“We conclude that continuous/extended infusion showed a greater clinical benefit in highly critical cases, namely sepsis and febrile neutropenia, compared to intermittent infusion” Alawyia et al (2024).
Guidelines to reduce blood culture contamination – Full Text
“Our evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis support several interventions to effectively reduce BCC by approximately 40%-60%. However, devices alone without an education/training component and buy-in from key stakeholders to implement various interventions would not be as effective in reducing BCC rates” Sautter et al (2024).
Model for peripheral ultrasound-guided IV access training – Full Text
“This study proposes an advanced model for ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access training, demonstrating a statistically significant increase in confidence levels” Standifird et al (2024).
Enhancing benzylpenicillin stability during OPAT – Full Text
“Benzylpenicillin buffered with sodium citrate is a safe and convenient option for use in continuous infusions during OPAT and should be favored over broad-spectrum antibiotics” Rentsch et al (2024).
Development of bacteriostatic central venous port – Full Text
“A novel central venous port (CVP) with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emits red light with a wavelength of 680 nm via wireless energy transmission technology has been established” Takara et al (2024).
Tunneled PICC clinical outcomes – Full Text
“Comparing the differences in efficacy and adverse reactions on the application between tunnel peripherally inserted central catheter (TPICC) and ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in patients with advanced tumors” Zheng et al (2024).
Chlorhexidine gluconate IV dressing research – Full Text
“There is a notable reduction in the incidence of CRBSI and bacterial colonization in patients with CVCs through the application of chlorhexidine gluconate dressings. Given the compelling evidence, the integration of these dressings into standard nursing care protocols for the management of CVCs is advocated” Xu et al (2024).
OPAT treatment of patients with endocarditis – Full Text
“This study adds to the accumulating evidence supporting the treatment of E. faecalis endocarditis with OPAT continuous infusion IV benzylpenicillin plus bolus/continuous infusion IV ceftriaxone” Briggs et al (2024).
Double port-a-cath implantation tips and tricks – Full Text
“This study was designed to evaluate the clinical benefit of double-lumen port catheters in patients receiving chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition concurrently or in those with vascular access failure” de Oliveira Leite (2024).
Continuous intravenous furosemide infusion at home – Full Text
“Persistent congestion from chronic heart failure can be safely managed in the home with a continuous high dose intravenous furosemide infusion. In our experience, the use of elastomeric pumps has provided a simple, safe, and effective method of delivering intravenous diuretic therapy when coordinated by heart failure nurses” Chirnside et al (2024).
Vascular access complications among neonates – Full Text
“Healthcare professionals should be vigilant about the differences in complication rates between PICC and UVC, tailoring their approach accordingly” Elabbasy et al (2024)
Cost savings associated with elastomeric pump use in oncology – Full Text
“This study demonstrated that the elastomeric pump not only offers substantial cost savings but also enhances the treatment capacity of the oncology day care unit” Zietse et al (2024).
Factors associated with CRBSI mortality – Full Text
“Enhanced monitoring of factors, such as candida detected in blood culture, CRBSI onset within 30 days of catheter insertion, concurrent infection, low serum albumin level, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) level and the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), is crucial for mitigating CRBSI severity and risk of death” Futamura et al (2024).
Complications of tunneled and non-tunneled PICC – Full Text
“The subcutaneous tunneling technology has advantages over normal technique in decreasing PICC-related complications for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy” Hong and Mao (2024).
Complications associated with umbilical catheters – Full Text
Complications associated with umbilical catheters Abstract: Background: Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are the standard of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to administer fluids,
Flucloxacillin for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy – Full Text
“The first purpose of this study was to investigate whether a 50 mg/mL solution of FLU in normal saline is stable for 24 h at 33 °C so that it can be applied for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) using portable elastomeric infusion pumps (PEIPs)” Nguyen et al (2024).
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections
“This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of multi-department cooperation, intelligent prevention, and supervision (MDCIPS) in reducing the incidence of CLABSIs and improving the clinical outcomes of the patients” Wu et al (2024).
Vascular access options for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“There was no significant difference in sustained return of spontaneous circulation between initial intraosseous and intravenous vascular access in adults who had out-of-hospital cardiac arrest” Vallentin et al (2024).
Identifying central line-associated bloodstream infections – Full Text
“We evaluated one of the first secure large language models approved for protected health information, for identifying central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) using real clinical notes” Rodriguez-Nava et al (2024).
Successful antibiotic treatment of diabetic foot infection
“This study aims to evaluate outcomes from outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT) in the management of OM in DFU patients” Hassanin et al (2024).
Peripheral parenteral nutrition complications
“PPN proved to be a safe and effective therapy for short-term PN when managed by a nutrition support team. PPN has the potential to attenuate short-term nutrition deficits and prevent central venous access device insertion in selected patients, making it a valuable nutrition support therapy” Bidgood et al (2024).
Implantable port placement via persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“A chest wall venous infusion port was inserted via the left internal jugular vein. Due to the PLSVC, the catheter was adjusted to ensure proper placement” Wang et al (2024).
Review of handheld ultrasound for placement of peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“Ultrasound guided IV catheter (USGIV) access occurs frequently in Emergency Departments (EDs). This task is often performed using large, expensive, cart-based ultrasound systems (CBUS) which are frequently needed for other ED ultrasound functions and can be cumbersome to use and store. Handheld ultrasounds (HHUs) may be able to meet this need, but it is unknown if they function interchangeably with CBUS for USGIV placement” Malik et al (2024).
Close to zero CLABSI in one pediatric oncologic facility – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are critical infectious complications among pediatric hematology-oncology patients, and the management of central venous catheters (CVCs) by healthcare personnel can significantly influence the incidence of these infections” Turoldo et al (2024).
Ultrasound protocol for PICC tip location in neonates – Full Text
“Standardized US examinations have shown similar potential for evaluating the location of PICC lines when compared with radiographic studies. Implementing a standardized protocol in the NICU may facilitate the ultrasound assessment of PICC lines and reduce exposure to ionizing radiation” Firszt et al (2024).
Demographic-based disparities in CLABSI outcomes – Full Text
“This study highlights significant disparities in CLABSI outcomes based on demographic factors. Addressing these disparities is crucial for improving CLABSI management and healthcare equity. Further research should explore the underlying causes of these differences to inform targeted interventions” Dix et al (2024).