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Early diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin levels for CRBSI
“Early diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin levels for catheter-related blood stream infection in first-ever acute ischemic stroke patients” Xu et al (2020). OBJECTIVE: The traditional
Reducing unnecessary phlebotomy testing
“We report here the effectiveness of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) on reducing unnecessary type and screen tests and describe, estimated costs, and unnecessary
Feasibility and short-term stability of portal vein infusion port placement
“Six pigs underwent implantation of a portal vein infusion port by transjugular access. The technical success rate was 100% (n = 6), with no surgical
Albumin-based fluid support in patients with septic shock
“The cost-effectiveness of albumin-based fluid support in patients with septic shock is currently unknown” Guidet et al (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The cost-effectiveness of albumin-based fluid
IV versus intraosseous adrenaline administration in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“The 2018 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithm gives the option of either intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) routes for adrenaline administration during cardiac arrest”
Evaluation of a radiographer-led PICC insertion service
“To evaluate a radiographer-led peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion service within an interventional radiology suite using ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance” De Boo et al
Femoral totally implantable venous access port fracture
“The incidence of catheter fracture after standard positioning of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) is reported to be 1.1%-5.0%” Kondo et al (2020).
Internal jugular vein bypass for central venous occlusion
“Extra-anatomical cephalic to internal jugular venovenous bypass is a surgical method of improving the patency of arteriovenous access in patients with central venous stenosis” Rehman
Health care-associated infection surveillance in the NICU
“This study aimed to determine the incidence of HCAI in a tertiary NICU and identify the risk factors.” Kilic et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Health
Catheter-related bloodstream infection in burn intensive care units
“To analyze the distribution and drug resistance of pathogens isolated from patients with catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in burn intensive care unit (BICU)” Luo et
Prevalence and predictors of PICC CLABSI in cancer patients
“PICC for chemotherapy or antibiotics, and number of catheter lumens are associated with increased risk of PICC-CLABSI in cancer patients” Lee et al (2020). Abstract:
How to obtained blood samples from central venous catheters?
“Blood sampling via heparin-locked central venous catheter, including coagulation tests, is possible in accordance with the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.” jean et al