How to identify invasive Candidemia – Full Text

“The incidence of invasive fungal infection in ICUs has increased over time, and Candida spp. is the most common cause” Alves et al (2022).

Midline catheter complications

“The most common causes of midline catheter failure were infiltration/extravasation, accidental removal, and catheter-related thrombosis” Tran et al (2023).

Short peripheral IV cannula insertion pain prevention

“This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the randomized clinical trial studies regarding the effects of Valsalva maneuver on the severity of short peripheral cannula insertion pain and hemodynamic status in adults” Hosseini et al (2022).

PICC flushing research protocol – Full Text

“This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of intermittent heparin washing versus 0.9% sodium chloride solution for preventing occlusion in newborns with peripherally inserted central catheters” Nascimento et al (2022).

Implantable port needle removal

“This study determined that cold therapy before port needle removal reduces pain and anxiety” Bahar et al (2023).

Blood component resuscitation in trauma

“We sought to study the role red blood cell transfusion volume plays in the relationships between red blood cell:platelet and red blood cell:fresh frozen plasma ratios and 4-hour mortality” Dorken-Gallastegi et al (2022).

Chlorhexidine-based versus non-chlorhexidine IV dressings

“This short evidence-based review examined the literature comparing the effectiveness of chlorhexidine-based CVC dressings against non-chlorhexidine dressings in reducing CRBSI occurrence” Azzopardi and Trapani (2022).

Difficult implantable port removal

“After we succeeded in detaching the adhesion with the guiding catheter, we were able to withdraw the implanted catheter” Togami et al (2022).

Blood sampling from short peripheral cannula – Full Text

‘The authors conducted a single-center prospective study among inpatients to evaluate blood collection success, defined as sufficient sample volume (4 mL) and no or minimal hemolysis, in PIVCs with a dwell time between 12 and 87 hours” Psaila et al (2023).

Mycobacterium goodii central catheter-related infection

“Here we report a case of central venous catheter infection with M. goodii complicated by bacteremia” Ammu et al (2022).

Hemolytic events explained

“Hemolysis is a problem associated with a variety of red cell pathologies and physiologies not limited to the transfusion of cells” Cook (2023).

Antimicrobial locks decrease long-term CRBSI – Full Text

“This study aimed to prove that pre-emptive antimicrobial locks in patients at risk of bacteremia decrease infection” Blanco-Di Matteo et al (2022).

High dose ceftriaxone OPAT treatment – Full Text

“Increased adverse effects with 4 g (over 2 g) daily dosing of ceftriaxone was not observed in an OPAT population” Mistry et al (2022).

Vascular access related incidents in hemodialysis patients – Full Text

Vascular access related incidents in hemodialysis patients Abstract: Introduction: The ideal vascular access type for elderly hemodialysis (HD) patients remains debatable. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between patterns of vascular access use within the first year of HD and mortality in elderly patients. Methods: Single-center retrospective study of 99 incident […]

Point-of-care testing of electrolytes and hemoglobin – Full Text

“A blood gas analyzer is a point-of-care (POC) testing device used in the Emergency Department (ED) to manage critically ill patients” Sahoo et al (2022).

Y-site drug compatibility with parenteral nutrition- Full Text

“According to the literature review, the compatibility of ketoprofen with parenteral nutrition (PN) admixtures has not yet been investigated” Dettlaff et al (2022).

Infusion nursing overview – Full Text

“The infusion nurse’s primary focus is patient safety, as demonstrated through the comprehensive management of all patient infusion needs, including planning for and inserting the vascular access device” Miller (2023).

Home infusion administration methods – Full Text

“Herein we review several home infusion methods of administration utilized to transition patients from hospital to home care for a variety of therapies” Loriaux et al (2022)

Peripheral intravenous cannulation in children – Full Text

“The failure rate of PIVC in the infant group is higher than that in other age groups” Chen (2022).

How to complete difficult implantable port insertions – Full Text

“The push-pull monorail technique is helpful in overcoming the difficult anatomical course through the left internal jugular vein during implantable port insertion” Kim et al (2022).

Transfusion medicine education program – Full Text

Transfusion medicine education program Extract: “Transfusion Camp is a TM education program that enables medical professionals to better understand basic and practical TM principles based on current evidence. The curriculum is delivered over five days across the academic year, targeted towards postgraduate medical trainees. Each of the themed days addresses specific learning objectives and is […]

Impact of ISD device on blood culture contamination – Full Text

“ISDD use by phlebotomists was associated with BCC reduction and reduced false-positive CLABSI results” Tompkins et al (2022).

Peripheral intravenous catheter management – Full Text

“This article reviews the evidence for the appropriate use of short PIVCs in hospitalized patients, assesses the ongoing need for PIVCs, provides recommendations for alternative options, and argues for promptly removing a PIVC that is no longer in use” Ray-Barruel and Alexander (2023).

Chlorhexidine exposure during PIV catheter decontamination – Full Text

“These results validate case reports attributing anaphylactic/allergic reactions to suspected intravenous chlorhexidine entrainment and should factor into future risk-benefit assessments for its use in PIVC maintenance antisepsis policies and protocols” Doane et al (2022).

Surveillance of hemodialysis related CLABSI – Full Text

“We aimed to investigate the infection rate among HD outpatients and implement CDC’s surveillance system” Hasanoglu et al (2022).

Information technology in blood transfusion management – Full Text

“Information technology can play an important role in improving the quality of transfusion practice, as part of a programme of medical education, regular audit and other measures” Xu et al (2022).

ECG catheter tip positioning during PICC placement

“The main objective of this study was to evaluate the amplitude ratios of intravascular ECG (ivECG) and body surface ECG (exECG) when the correct tip position was confirmed by chest X-ray (CXR)” Jung et al (2022).

Standardisation of intravenous infusion therapy for paediatrics

“Many adverse events are related to the use of intravenous medications, and the great variability in their handling and preparation represents an added risk that jeopardises the safety of children” Taladriz-Sender et al (2022).

Infusion pump library and standardised infusion practice – Full Text

“Our health system utilizes a standardized concentration policy, smart infusion pumps, and the electronic health record (EHR) to catalog, order, and deliver intravenous medications” Christensen et al (2022).

When to remove longterm CVC following CRBSI diagnosis

“There is a need for prospective studies to provide uniform guidelines for optimal management of suspected CRBSI in the hemodynamically unstable pediatric patient” Cohen et al (2022).