Haemodialysis catheter related extra-cardiac right-to-left shunt
“This is the first reported case of central venous catheters used for haemodialysis resulting in an acquired, extra-cardiac, right-to-left shunt” Seneschall et al (2022).
Benefits and harms of hypodermoclysis in palliative care
“Hypodermoclysis may improve certain symptoms in patients in palliative care but frequency of harms and benefits may differ at certain timepoints in the illness trajectory” Agar et al (2022).
External jugular peripheral IV catheter
“This manuscript provides a practical guide for emergency nurses to care for patients who require an external jugular peripheral intravenous catheter” Adams and Zaryske (2022).
Treatment of PICC associated infective thrombophlebitis – Full Text
“In this study, we present the case of a 50 years old woman, with septic thrombophlebitis of a peripherally inserted central catheters line and with persistent bacteremia and thrombus, where in situ thrombolysis has successfully removed the thrombus” Farny et al (2022).
What is the incidence of contrast extravasation?
“This comprised 42.1% (n = 56) of radiation incidents, 43.6% (n = 58) of near-miss incidents, and 14.3% (n = 19) of repeat scans due to extravasation of contrast” Adamson et al (2022).
Catheter-related thrombosis in AML patients
“Significant CRT risk factors defined using the created model could be used for identification of high-risk newly-diagnosed AML patients requiring CRT prophylaxis” Perek et al (2022).
Benefits of cyanoacrylate adhesives – Full Text
“The purpose of this research was to perform a thorough and systematic review of the current literature existing regarding the use of cyanoacrylate adhesive for the care and maintenance of vascular access devices” Zhang et al (2022).
In-line filters for parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“The following review article provides an overview of filter recommendations for PN and ILE, describes the challenges of filtration with PN and ILE, and includes recommendations to minimize pump occlusion alarms that may occur from a clogged filter” Gill et al (2022).
IV drug compatibility chart – Full Text
“We previously developed a compatibility chart including 27 drugs and have used it to avoid drug incompatibilities in the ICU” Kondo et al (2022).
Medical device related pressure ulcers – Full Text
“Medical device-related pressure ulcers are common among patients in critical care units, which raise the need to evaluate the prevalence of such type of ulcers in those patients” Najjar et al (2022).
Infusion nurse role in bladder cancer treatment – Full Text
“This article reviews key considerations related to avelumab 1L maintenance therapy that infusion nurses should be familiar with, including dosing, administration, and immune-related adverse event recognition and management, to ensure safe and appropriate use of this important and impactful therapy” Wood et al (2022)
IV Summit 22 from IVTEAM – in person event – UK – Free Registration
“The IV Summit 22 from IVTEAM builds on from our highly successful 2021 event. We continue to review the most read material on IVTEAM to help highlight topics for the event” IVTEAM (2022).
Cost of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion – Full Text
“To estimate the total economic impact of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) or cannula insertion and use in adult Australian EDs, including those cannulas that remain unused for therapeutic purposes” Morgan et al (2022).
Purple glove syndrome – Full Text
“An uncommon but serious adverse drug reaction after phenytoin administration is known as purple glove syndrome (PGS)” Perez Del Nogal et al (2022).
Virtual reality IV injection simulation – Full Text
“The results revealed significantly higher knowledge (U = 156.5, p = 0.024) and clinical performance competency (U = 87.5, p = 0.002) with the procedure of using a training system of VRS for IV injection compared to having training via an IV arm simulator” Lee (2022).
Ultrasound assisted infant PICC tip position – Full Text
“Ultrasonography is a sensitive, specific and timely imaging modality for confirming PICC tip position” Doyle et al (2022).
Forearm vein selection for intravenous infusion
“The data from this study, along with previous research, suggest that PIVC placement in the cephalic vein, based on selection criteria, may help to reduce or eliminate intravenous complications such as chemical or mechanical thrombophlebitis causing premature catheter failure” Foor et al (2022).
Hospital at home and OPAT comparison
“Where HIH is not available, OPAT may remain an alternative for some patients. However, HIH seeks to redefine the delivery of inpatient care away from the location of care” Montalto et al (2022).
Liquid adhesive to secure central venous access devices – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to investigate whether, in an intensive care unit (ICU) population, standard dressing care with or without the addition of MLA, improves internal jugular CVAD dressing adherence” Pearse et al (2022).
Age limit for children using OPAT services
“OPAT is a safe and effective way of providing antibiotics to selected clinically stable neonatal patients” Hodgson et al (2022).
Teaching intrauterine fetal blood transfusion
“This low-cost, high-fidelity model provides realistic tissue resistance and represents a sonographically accurate intrahepatic fetal blood transfusion training tool” Nourallah et al (2022).
Prefilled IV antibiotic syringe stability
“Piperacillin/Tazobactam formulations can be stored frozen (-20°C) for up to 60 days with no appreciable loss. Cefuroxime and Vancomycin formulations can be stored frozen for up to 60 days” Storm et al (2022).
Reducing OPAT readmission rates
“Our study demonstrated that a multidisciplinary approach involving the use of automated telephone calls was associated with decreased hospital readmissions” Huggins et al (2022).
Intra-pleural extravasation of doxorubicin – Full Text
“The extravasation of doxorubicin, a cytostatic from the anthracycline group, is a rare and feared complication of intravenous chemotherapy due to tissue toxicity of these drugs” Almendra et al (2022).
Cost associated with daptomycin for OPAT
“Switching from vancomycin to daptomycin for OPAT can be associated with substantial inpatient pharmacy costs” Beardsley et al (2022).
Buttonhole cannulation for AVF access in children
“This study provides more information about successful AVF with buttonhole cannulation in pediatric hemodialysis patients lending additional support for AVF use in pediatrics” Garza et al (2022).
Impact of CVC placement instructional video – Full Text
“To assess the utility of an instructional video to impact attending critical care physicians’ competency and confidence in dynamic US guided CVL placement” Reaven et al (2022).
Extravasation of peripheral vasopressors – Full Text
“Extravasation incidence with peripheral vasopressors was low, even with long use durations, suggesting peripheral infusions may be an acceptable approach when barriers exist to CVC placement” Marques et al (2022).
CVC thrombotic events in children – Full Text
“We have carried out a registry-based study on CVC-VTEs in the children in Italy, providing the data that may help improve the detection and management of this CVC-related complication” Lasagni et al (2022).
IV push antibiotics for OPAT – Full Text
“The abrupt IV fluid shortage following a natural disaster led to implementation of a high value care model that improved efficiency, reduced costs, and did not affect safety or efficacy” Yagnik et al (2022).