Calculating CVC length in pediatric patients
“The optimal intravascular length of central venous catheters may be determined by simple formulas based on patient height and insertion site” Ross et al (2022).
Research into CHG use in neonates
“We used zebrafish model to verify the effects of early-life exposure to CHG on the developing nervous system, highlighting its impact on oligodendrocyte development and myelination” Choi et al (2022).
Using ShotBlocker during short PIV insertion
“As a result, the use of ShotBlocker® during the short PIV insertion procedure is an effective method to reduce the pain caused by the peripheral intravenous catheter” Karabey et al (2022).
Neonatal extravasation injury management – Full Text
“Limited evidence exists on the effects of different protocols on extravasation management in neonates in the NICU” Sagheb et al (2022).
Blood culture collection timing
“A simple CDS alert increased timely blood culture collections in ED patients for whom concern for infection was high enough to warrant IV antibiotics” Dutta et al (2022).
CHG foam or wipes to reduce CLABSI
“In conclusion, 4% CHG foam provides a cost-effective and patient-preferred option for daily hygiene that maintains CLABSI preventative efforts” Prudowsky et al (2022).
Vascular access procedure trends in NICU
“There has also been an increase in utilization of fluoroscopic / ultrasound guidance for the placement of central venous catheters” Sammour et al (2022).
Hemodialysis catheter CRBSI rate reduction
“This study investigated the effect of a novel care program in terms of reducing CRBSIs for hemodialysis patients with nontunneled (temporary) catheters inserted in their femoral veins” Lee et al (2022).
Inadvertent guidewire retention during cvc placement – Full Text
“We report the case of a patient with a late diagnosis of a guidewire retained in her venous system. The distal end of the guidewire pierced the pulmonary artery, crossed the chest wall and remained in the left breast tissue” Alves Ramos Diniz et al (2022).
Avoidable deaths related to drug-induced anaphylaxis
“To identify patterns and key issues though a systematic review in order to support prevention strategies and reduce avoidable deaths related to drug-induced anaphylaxis (DAF)” Tanno et al (2022).
IV fluid administration to prevent contrast-associated AKI
“This is a critical review of the current evidence evaluating a variety of fluid administration strategies in CA-AKI” Rudnick et al (2022).
Management of Gram-negative bacilli CRBSI
“The aim of this study was to review recent data evaluating the management of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection due to Gram-negative bacilli” San-Juan et al (2022).
PICC for home administration of diuretics
“This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the effectiveness and safety of home administration of intravenous diuretic therapy via PICC in ESHF patients” Godino et al (2022).
Blood culture sampling methods for CRBSI diagnosis – Full Text
“Pooled blood sampling results in a lower sensitivity and longer time to positivity for CRBSI diagnosis in patients with triple-lumen CVCs than individual lumen sampling” Deawtrakulchai et al (2022).
Paediatric peripheral IV insertion
“The aim of the study was to determine paediatric nurses’ knowledge and experiences of PIVC insertion” Karaoğlan et al (2022).
Femoral vein access complication
“Catheters may stray into the right ascending lumbar vein if they are placed through the right femoral vein. Frontal abdominal radiographs may be insufficient to confirm catheter placement” Ishihara et al (2022).
Living with the risk of CLABSI – Full Text
“Living with the risk of CLABSI poses additional burdens that impact on the physical and emotional well-being of families” Soto et al (2022).
Intraosseous access device comparison – Full Text
“We sought to compare the efficacy and safety of the NIO to an established, well-studied device, the EZIO, when used for resuscitative vascular access in the emergency department” Drumheller et al (2022).
Blood group and PICC-associated VTE risk – Full Text
“Blood type O is associated with a decreased risk of PICC-associated VTE, especially in Asian populations. Moreover, blood types A, B, and AB are risk factors for PICC-associated VTE” Zhang et al (2022).
Home parenteral nutrition CLABSI management – Full Text
“CVC salvage can be achieved in most CLABSI cases but seems associated with a shorter CLABSI-free survival” Gompelman et al (2022).
Vascular access device evaluation phantom – Full Text
“Here, we present a tissue phantom that is modular in design, allowing for adjustable flow rate, circulating fluid pressure, vessel diameter, and vessel positions” Boice et al (2022).
Training OPAT patients to self administer
“This article describes the study team’s experience piloting an educational toolkit for patients on home-based OPAT” Keller et al (2022).
Project to reduce the number of PICC lumen
“The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the intervention of a clinical pharmacist (CP) on the number of lumens of PICC inserted and assess PICC-related complications” Chasseigne et al (2022).
CLABSI rates during the COVID-19 pandemic – Full Text
“In the COVID-19 cohort, malignancy was associated with CLABSI. Black race, end-stage renal disease, and obesity were associated with blood-culture contamination” Wang et al (2022).
Albumin administration rate
“The intravascular persistence of albumin was longer, but the fluid kinetics was the same, when 20% albumin was infused over 30 min compared with 120 min. We found no disadvantages of administering the albumin at the higher rate” Zdolsek et al (2022).
CHG IV lock solution
“Chlorhexidine (di)gluconate (CHG) is used as a disinfectant for central line insertion; however, the feasibility and efficacy of using CHG as a locking solution is unknown” Pook et al (2022).
Blood sampling from peripheral IV
“Both blood sampling methods (PVC and direct venipuncture) can be used interchangeably for routine laboratory tests on days 1 and 2 after PVC insertion using 20G/22G PVC or infused PVC” Ben Shabat et al (2022).
Hypodermoclysis outcomes in palliative care
“Hypodermoclysis was acceptable and satisfying to patients and nurses. It was less painful than the intravenous route” Chanthong et al (2022).
Top 10 OPAT publications in 2021 – Full Text
“This article provides a high-level summary of the OPAT manuscripts that were voted the “top 10″ publications of 2021” Rivera et al (2022).
Vascular access team global outlook
“Using detailed perspectives, in this study, we explored the global VAT landscape, including challenges faced, clinical and clinico-economic impacts of VATs, with emphasis on underresearched facets of VAT initiation, data dissemination, and metrics or benchmarks for VAT success” Morrow et al (2022).