Fibrin sheath from umbilical venous catheter – Full Text
“This case presents sonographic and CT imaging findings of an intrahepatic and intracardiac calcified fibrin sheath following removal of a short-term umbilical venous catheter in a 32-day-old premature neonate” Brockbank and Clark (2022).
Skin antisepsis in VLBW neonates
“To compare 2% aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate (AQC) vs. 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol (ALC) for pre-venipuncture skin antisepsis in very-low-birth-weight neonates (VLBW, birth-weight <1500 grams)" Jain et al (2022).
Valved PICC and transfusion
“The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of hemolysis after infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) in 12 peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) with a proximal valve, according to size and infusion rate” Jacinto et al (2022).
Malpositioned implantable port results in hemiplegia – Full Text
“We present a case of hemiplegia in a 63-year-old man following intravenous fluid administration through a malpositioned catheter that was initially unrecognized” Waymack et al (2022).
ECG assisted central venous access tip location
“We present a clinical case of a central inserted central catheter (CICC) malposition in the right internal mammary vein, erroneously interpreted by chest X-rays as correctly placed, in a critically ill patient” Pelagatti and Pinelli (2022).
Blood samples from above insertion site
“The results showed that infusions could change some biochemical test parameters, such as potassium and glucose, to higher levels, even if the infusion was interrupted temporarily during the blood collection from above the insertion site” Koike et al (2022).
Patient experience of IV dressing change
“Distraction with a kaleidoscope was an effective method for pain and anxiety relief during central venous catheter dressing changes in children” Bekar et al (2022).
Central venous catheter competency assessment
“A comprehensive series of motion metrics was able to describe the learning curves of novices training to perform central venous catheter placement in the simulation setting” Baribeau et al (2022).
Smart infusion pump dosing limits in neonatal intensive care – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to develop a method for defining and assessing optimal dosing limits in a neonatal intensive care unit’s smart infusion pump drug library by using simulation-type test cases developed based on medication error reports” Kuitunen et al (2022).
PICC complications and ED visits
“We investigated the timing, frequency, and risk factors for PICC complications during treatment of PJI after THA and TKA” Charalambous et al (2022).
Force-activated separation IV connectors
“There is limited research examining the effect of forces/pulls on PIVC complications. New breakaway connectors called force-activated separation devices (FASD) separate when a damaging force is placed on a PIVC” Panza et al (2022).
Tourniquet infection risk – Full Text
“Tourniquets can represent a serious potential danger in terms of infections transmission, especially in the pandemic period we are experiencing; their use is practically transversal in all healthcare settings and it is therefore necessary to implement the use of shared management and disposal guidelines / protocols” Paduret et al (2022).
Patient comfort during implantable port placement – Full Text
“This study aims to compare patient comfort, surgery duration and complications of IVAP implantation between IJV and AxV/SCV approaches” Chen et al (2022).
IV fluid viscosity effect on flow rate – Full Text
“Intravenous infusion flow regulators (IIFRs) are widely used devices but it is unknown how much the difference between the IIFR scale and the actual flow rate depends on the viscosity of the intravenous (IV) fluid” Ko et al (2022).
Litigation related to anaesthesia in the NHS – Full Text
“Claims related to airway management, central venous catheterisation and cardiac arrest remained infrequent but severe and costly” Oglesby et al (2022).
Baxter infusion pump recall reported by FDA – Full Alert
“Baxter has received 51 reports of serious injuries and three reports of patient deaths over five years, potentially associated with this issue” FDA (2022).
Taurolidine vs ethanol lock therapy
“Taurolidine may be a suitable alternative to ethanol in preventing CRBSI and may be associated with improved preservation of central lines in children with IF” Strauss et al (2022).
PICC infection risk factors in neonates
“The identification of the risk factors for CRBSI and CLABSI provides a basis for improving the quality of clinical care and management” Xu et al (2022).
Compartment syndrome following extravasation – Full Text
“This article reported an unusual case of hand compartment syndrome following extravasation of iodinated contrast agent from a peripheral venous catheter, during a CT angiography, and its surgical treatment” Papatheodorou et al (2021).
Vancomycin renal dosing protocol
“Our proposed dosing protocol for patients undergoing iHFHD offers an updated and practical approach for initiating vancomycin therapy that can be optimized with early TDM” Zelenitsky and Ariano (2022).
Central venous stenosis in dialysis patients
“This review summarizes the incidence, pathophysiology, indications/contraindications, and management options of CVOs in the ESKD on HD population” Tabriz and Arslan (2022).
PICC complication rate in China
“While living with a PICC, more than 67.3% of patients report signs and symptoms of at least one PICC-related problem or adverse impacts, such as difficulties with PICC use and poor effects on physical and social function” Wan et al (2022).
Psychological effect of sharps injury
“An under-researched area is the psychological effects of such injuries. This article reports the findings of a narrative literature review that aimed to synthesise the evidence on this subject” Hambridge et al (2022).
Taurolidine central catheter lock solution – Full Text
“The results show that taurolidine provides effective CRBSI reduction for people with intestinal failure on parenteral nutrition” Vernon-Roberts et al (2022).
Cost of TIVA versus inhalation anesthesia
“We found decreased recovery times in the TIVA cohort. TIVA has proven benefits in patient outcomes and can be cost-effective in OSA surgery” Alnemri et al (2022).
CVC tobramycin concentrations
“Local guidance requests a blood sample for trough tobramycin concentration to be taken peripherally prior to the second dose. This is due to concerns about the risk of falsely elevated concentrations if sampled from the same line used to give the drug” Tumelty et al (2022).
Implantable port insertion technique
“There is little difference in the complication rate of TIVAP between internal jugular vein insertion and subclavian vein insertion” Zhou et al (2022).
First stick success with Instaflash technology
“The present study showed that BD Venflon™ I with Instaflash needle technology enhanced first attempt insertion success rate along with marginal differences in its efficacy in comparison with the BD Venflon™ without Instaflash needle technology” Seetharam et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter standards in oncology – Full Text
“This study aims to explore current nursing practices regarding the insertion, maintenance, and surveillance of peripheral intravenous catheters in oncology patients” Santos-Costa et al (2022).
Vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury
“Vancomycin-associated AKI (VA-AKI) is a clinically relevant but not yet clearly understood entity in critically ill patients” Kan et al (2022).