Invasive candidiasis management in haematology
“Mortality benefit has also been demonstrated for non-pharmacological management, including removal of central venous catheters, infectious diseases consultation and use of care bundles” Keighley et al (2021).
ECG IV port tip placement
“IC-ECG-guided catheter tip placement for TIVAP is feasible, safe, and cost-effective, with high accuracy, low risk of complications, and lower cost” Liu et al (2021).
OPAT national survey
“We conducted a national survey of pediatric infectious diseases (ID) clinicians on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) practices and post-discharge ID follow-up” Vaz et al (2021).
Vascular access robot – Full Text
“We developed a handheld AI-enabled interventional device, AI-GUIDE (Artificial Intelligence Guided Ultrasound Interventional Device), capable of directing users with no ultrasound or interventional expertise to catheterize a deep blood vessel, with an initial focus on the femoral vein” Brattain et al (2021).
Emergency department-embedded infusion center
“This article describes the deployment of an emergency department-embedded infusion center set up for the purpose of supporting community members and providers electing for this treatment option” Graham et al (2022).
Vascular access electronic medical record
“The algorithmic approach developed by vascular access nurses led to statistically significant reductions in unnecessary peripherally inserted central catheter placement” Bechdel et al (2022).
Online versus in-person CVC insertion training
“Online training with independent simulation practice was as effective as in-person training for US-IJCVC” Gonzalez-Vargas et al (2021).
Michigan PICC associated infection score
“A retrospective analysis of a clinically heterogeneous case-mix in a university hospital cohort in Japan failed to validate its originally reported good performance” Sakai et al (2021).
Cybersecurity alert for Fresenius Kabi infusion system – Full Text
“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a vulnerability medical advisory ICSMA-21-355-01 on the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect Infusion System” FDA (2021).
Mechanical central catheter complications
“We propose that CVC-associated mechanical complications become a routinely reported patient safety outcome” Moore et al (2021).
Ultrasound guidewire visualization
“Ultrasound verification of the guidewire traveling along the vein parallel to it and without any changes in angle has been recommended for prevention of inadvertent arterial catheterization during central venous catheter (CVC) placement” Wakabayashi (2021).
Vascular access team overview
“Despite the global variances in VATs and gaps in VAT-related data, all participants unanimously endorsed the benefits of VAT programs” Morrow et al (2021).
Implantable port fragment post removal
“Retained intravascular catheter fragments (RICF) are a rare complication of implantable vascular access device (IVAD) removal for which there is limited understanding of aetiology” Rassam et al (2021).
Newborn invasive procedure pain reduction – Full Text
“Neonates who listened to 15 minutes of music plus swaddling showed a greater absence of facial pain actions” Melo et al (2021).
CVC complications in hematological patients
“Patients with hematological malignancies have a high risk of both grade 2-4 bleeding and sCRI after CVC insertion” Rockholt et al (2021).
CLABSI salvage with ethanol lock solution
“We would like to present two patients in whom, 70% ethanol instillation was used to eradicate infection with these organisms as confirmed by repeat cultures post procedure” Visweswaran et al (2021).
Vascular access team in a middle resource country
“The creation of specialised Teams dedicated to the positioning of Vascular Venous Accesses is increasingly used and of fundamental importance for good patients care” Federica et al (2021).
Chest radiography following tunneled hemodialysis catheter
“Routine CXR after tunneled hemodialysis central venous catheter insertion is unnecessary and does not add to the procedure’s safety or to the patient’s outcome” Homsi et al (2021).
Extravasation of intravenous calcium gluconate – Full Text
“This report is a first case of iatrogenic calcinosis cutis without extravasation symptom” Ahn and Park (2021).
Small animal vascular access
“In recent years, advances in ultrasonography and intraosseous access techniques have made these more accessible to veterinary practitioners” Lee et al (2021).
HAI surveillance and CLABSI rates
“DUR and CAUTI, VAE, CLABSI rates were less/on par with the benchmarks of INICC and CDC-NHSN in almost all ICUs of our tertiary care unit” Ganesan et al (2021).
Vascular access quality measurement
“The aim of this study was to examine patient perceptions regarding vascular access quality measurement” Schults et al (2021).
ECG PICC tip positioning
“The increased P wave pattern had the highest occurrence probability and high positioning accuracy. It therefore has strong clinical application value for PICC tip localization in patients with cancer” Li et al (2021).
CLABSI rates in Brazilian intensive care units – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections incidence rates were high, however the historical trend remained stationary in adult intensive care units” Gomes Resende de Souza da Silva et al (2021).
Retained seldinger guide wire
“In this report, we aimed to present a case of guidewire left unrecognized in venous system after central venous catheterization procedure” Duzgun and Ilkeli (2021).
Prosthetic AV access graft thrombosis
“Arteriovenous prosthetic grafts are susceptible to recurrent thrombotic occlusions mainly due to venous outflow disease secondary to neointimal hyperplasia” Zammit and Cassar (2021).
CLABSI prevention model
“Seven domains of CLABSI prevention were identified in a CLABSI prevention IM” Park and Pruinelli (2021).
Blood culture sampling site
“The aim of this study was to compare SSS and MSS. Primary outcomes were number of BC sets collected, sample volume and diagnostic performance” Larsson et al (2021).
Elastomeric pumps in the Gulf region
Elastomeric pumps in the Gulf region Abstract: Objectives: To describe the implementation process, safety, and efficacy outcomes, as well as cost-effectiveness, of the first outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) program to utilize disposable elastomeric pumps in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the entire Gulf region. Methods: This OPAT program was initiated in May 2018 […]
Wrong blood in tube error
“A wrong blood in tube (WBIT) error signifies a blood sample that does not match the patient identified on the sample label. WBIT errors can result in ABO mistransfusions” Dunbar and Kaufman (2021).