Peripheral IV administration of 3% sodium chloride
“Administration of 3% sodium chloride through a peripheral venous catheter is associated with risk of infusion-related adverse events (IRAE) due to its high osmolarity” Deveau et al (2022).
Left sided SVC case study with images – Full Text
“Inadvertent arterial placement is the principal consideration that should be excluded when a left-sided CVC fails to cross the midline as anticipated” Watson and Davis (2022).
Vascular access choice in the neonatal setting – Full Text
“This study aimed to explore the relationships between risk factors and different venous access device complications in the neonatal setting, and then use that evidence to develop an algorithm based on observational data” van Rens et al (2022).
Haemodialysis catheter haemodynamics in children – Full Text
“This study provided a numerical characterization of fluid dynamics in pediatric CVLs highlighting performance criticalities (i.e. high shear stresses and areas of stagnation) associated to specific sizes (8 Fr and 10 Fr) and conditions (i.e. anatomical test)” Bruno et al (2022).
OPAT completion in people with opioid use disorder – Full Text
“People with opioid use disorder and severe infections may complete their prolonged courses of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy at a post-acute care facility due to adherence and safety concerns” Traver et al (2022).
Evaluating central venous catheter tip placements – Full Text
“To assess the usefulness of pre-operative contrast-enhanced transthoracic echocardiography (CE-TTE) and post-operative chest-x-ray (CXR) for evaluating central venous catheter (CVC) tip placements, with trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) as gold standard” Corradi et al (2022).
Contrast extravasation with images – Full Text
“A CT scan of the brain with contrast was ordered by the medical team for further analysis. Whilst undergoing the scan, there was extravasation of contrast through the cannula in the dorsum of the right hand” Savage et al (2022).
Air embolism after central venous catheter removal – Full Text
“Retrograde venous air embolism (RVAE) occurs when central venous pressure (CVP) is lower than atmospheric pressure, as is the case with deep inhalation, vertical positions above 45°, and hypovolaemia” Balboa et al (2022).
Risk factors associated with OPAT complications – Full Text
“Discharge to an SARC is strongly associated with increased risks of readmission for OPAT-related complications and CRBSI. Loss to follow-up with the infectious diseases service is strongly associated with increased risk of readmission and CRBSI” Kaul et al (2022).
Remotely supervised ultrasound-guided peripheral IV cannulation training – Full Text
“This finding supports incorporating remote supervision into training guidelines for USGPIVC as an alternative method of supervision, particularly when supervisor availability is limited” Peters et al (2022).
Unintended arterial catheterization during CVC placement – Full Text
“PP showed a safe and effective therapeutic option in case of unintentional arterial cannulation” Discalzi et al (2022).
Impact of implantable port placement on body image – Full Text
“This case presentation aims to raise awareness towards women’s body image preservation, particularly in the choice of TIVAP placement: in most cases neckline and upper chest should be avoided for a better patient related outcome” Pizzuti et al (2022).
Femoral PICC line insertion in neonates – Full Text
“PICC insertion through the femoral vein can effectively reduce catheter-related complications, shorten the days of hospitalization and improve the comfort of children and the satisfaction of their families” Gai et al (2022).
HAI zero bundles – Full Text
“In conclusion, HAI Zero Bundles have been shown to decrease HAI rates, and the focus should be on the prompt removal of devices, especially in children with important intrinsic risk factors” Fresán-Ruiz et al (2022).
Pediatric central venous catheter insertion – Full Text
“The data show a higher overall success rate and the first success rate in the US-guided CVC insertion group, but the difference was not statistically significant” Vafek et al (2022).
Parenteral nutrition overview – Full Text
“PN should be provided via a central line because of its hypertonicity. However, peripheral PN (with lower nutrient content and larger volume) can be administered via an appropriate non-central line” Berlana (2022).
Infusion flow rate accuracy
“To this end, the contribution of recently upgraded metrological infrastructures in European Metrology Institutes to a safer infusion therapy in health care is described in detail” Metaxiotou et al (2022).
Simulated central venous catheterization training
“Therefore, ultrasound-guided needle-based procedures, including CVC, can be improved by providing specific feedback to users on their ultrasound usage to track needle insertions” Brown et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter complications in newborns – Full Text
“Peripheral intravenous catheters (PICs) are necessary for medication, nutrient, and fluid administration in pediatric patients. However, PICs are uneasy to access and maintain in young infants. This study identified risk factors affecting the complications and patency of PICs” Tseng et al (2022).
Cost analysis of OPAT oral linezolid
“Under the model base-case, the total cost of treatment with OPAT daptomycin was €3,496.84 and the total cost of treatment with oral linezolid was €772.01. Therefore the oral linezolid strategy would be projected to save the Irish health service €2,724.83 per patient” Faller and Jackson (2022).
Successful central venous catheterization
“In this pilot study, US-guided low IJV and AV approaches are safe and efficient techniques for CVC insertion associated with high success and low complications rates” Fournil et al (2022).
CLABSI reduction in non-ICU settings
“To sustain this practice change in non-ICU settings, booster sessions will be completed at least on an annual basis. This study provides further support for using CHG cloths for daily patient bathing in the non-ICU setting” Engel et al (2022).
Subcutaneously administered antibiotics
“The rationale for using SC administration of ceftriaxone, ertapenem and teicoplanin is strong in patients with non-severe infections” Jumpertz et al (2022).
PICC length prediction formula – Full Text
“This study aimed to validate the accuracy of the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) length prediction formula using only anteroposterior chest radiographs (AP-CXR) and the technical feasibility of bedside ultrasound-guided PICC placement” Cho et al (2022).
Plasticisers exposure of newborns
“The elevated levels of DEHP metabolites in NICU patients are still alarming. Additional efforts are necessary to promote its substitution in MD by possibly safer alternatives such as TEHTM and DEHTP, particularly when used for the care of newborns” Bernard et al (2022).
Blood transfusion outcomes in pediatric trauma
“Outcomes associated with blood transfusion in pediatric trauma patients are low overall, but rates of DVT, AKI, CLABSI, and sepsis are higher in those who receive MT+ with no differences based on age” Reppucci et al (2022).
PICC and lower CLABSI rates – Full Text
“PICC lines were associated with significantly lower CLABSI rates comparing to CVC although they were in place longer than CVC lines” Pitiriga et al (2022).
Infiltration and extravasation machine learning model – Full Text
“We use regular expressions to generate a training data set for a machine learning model and apply this model to the full set of clinical notes and conduct further review to identify safety events of interest. We demonstrate this approach on peripheral intravenous (PIV) infiltrations and extravasations (PIVIEs)” Ozonoff et al (2022).
OPAT in Germany study protocol – Full Text
“OPAT is rarely performed in Germany, despite its international application. Therefore, systematic data on OPAT are not available in Germany” Scholten et al (2022).
Integrated versus nonintegrated peripheral IV catheter – Full Text
“PIVC failure is common and complex. Significant risk factors include sex, infection at baseline, care setting, insertion site, catheter gauge, and catheter type. Integrated PIVCs can significantly reduce the burden of PIVC failure on patients and the health system” Rickard et al (2022).