Posterior vessel wall puncture during vascular access
“Lower incidence of PVWP was seen in LA as compared to the SA approach during US-guided IJV cannulation in phantom in residents having previous experience of CVC (central venous cannulation) in landmark technique only” Kumar et al (2021).
Antithrombotic peripherally inserted central catheter
“In patients with EC, secPICC and right-sided placement reduce perioperative venous thrombus formation” Nanishi et al (2021).
Cannulation success rate in nursing students
“Teaching with infrared technology contributes more to students’ success in PIVC skills than does standard teaching. Both methods were effective in developing knowledge of PIVC” Yılmaz et al (2021).
Training in pediatric ultrasound guided cannulation – Full Text
“The study objective was to evaluate a training program and a training model for pediatric ultrasound-guided vascular cannulation (USGVC) by inexperienced operators” López-Álvarez et al (2021).
CLABSI 2021 update
“The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has resulted in increased health care-acquired infections, including central line-associated bloodstream infections” Selby et al (2021).
Teprotumumab infusion guidelines
“The goals of this article are to introduce this new therapeutic option; discuss its mechanism of action, indications for use, administration protocol, infusion precautions, and informed consent; and review common side effects and management” Kang et al (2021).
Tissue adhesive for PICC securement
“When device stabilization is most pertinent, securement with tissue adhesive is a safe and effective method for long-term vascular access among the neonatal population” Van Rens et al (2021).
Intraosseous access sites
“The objective of this study was to evaluate the distal femur site during resuscitation of adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest” Giovanni Rayas et al (2021).
MARSI in cancer patients – Full Text
“The incidence of medical adhesive-related skin injury was 31.0% and the incidence density was 3.4 cases per 100 people-days” Pires-Júnior et al (2021).
Preventing CLABSI in critical care patients
“Evidence-based practices such as the CLABSI bundle and central line maintenance bundles have demonstrated their effectiveness in reducing CLABSI” Flood (2021).
Ultrasound-guided venous access competency
“Our study objective was to determine the feasibility of CUSUM analysis to assess competency of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USG-PIV) line placement in pediatric anesthesiology fellows” Narayanasamy et al (2021).
Needleless connector reflux
“Only NCs classified as antireflux functioned as neutral, which was confirmed in a blinded bidirectional flow test” Gorzek and LaDisa (2021).
Local anesthetics for IV catheter insertion
“This study aimed to investigate feasibility and potential efficacy of local anesthetics on pain intensity during PIVC insertion in an unblinded, single-center, randomized clinical pilot trial” Lozano et al (2021).
Reducing central line days – Full Text
“Institutions have varied approaches to addressing the issue of removing idle CVCs, and more standardized approaches in checklists as well as communication, particularly on multidisciplinary rounds, will be key to CVC removal” Beville et al (2021).
How to administer neonatal transfusion
“The objective of this study was to verify the influence of the gravitational infusion method or syringe infusion pump on changes in hemolysis markers of irradiated and nonirradiated packed red blood cells (PRBCs) in vitro administered in a neonate peripheral intravenous catheter” Orsi et al (2021).
Vapocoolant spray for venipuncture pain
“The study result showed that the use of vapocoolant spray for pain management is an effective method of reducing pain related to venipuncture during the process of blood donation in young male donors” Basak et al (2021).
Central venous catheter colonization
“This outbreak report illustrates that environmental sources like suction fluid and normal saline could be the source of S. maltophilia in ICU patients” Kanaujia et al (2021).
Ultrasound guided axillary central venous cannulation
“The US-guided axillary central venous cannulation (CVC) access technique can be undertaken successfully in patients, even in challenging circumstances” Kosiński et al (2021).
Peripheral IV catheter failure during hyperosmotic drug administration – Full Text
“Thus, the cephalic vein, which has a high blood flow, is the ideal site of PIVC insertion in patients receiving high drug concentrations to prevent catheter failure” Takahashi et al (2021).
Prevention of CVC associated VTE in children
“In summary, children with CVC-VTE are at increased risk for recurrent VTE. Secondary prophylaxis with full dose anticoagulation was associated with a 65% reduction in odds of thrombotic events” Clark et al (2021).
Neonatal glucose infusion rate
“To investigate the glucose infusion rate (GIR) on parenteral nutrition (PN) in the first week of life administered in preterm infants and its effect on neonatal morbidity and mortality” Angelika et al (2021).
Central venous catheterization training feedback
“We are able to provide trainees with more opportunities to access instruction and meaningful feedback by using workflow recognition” Hisey et al (2021).
Antibiotic stability in 24 hour pump
“Ampicillin can be prepared and stored in a refrigerator for up to 72 hours prior to continuously infusing at room temperature over 24 hours with less than a 10% loss of potency over the dosing period” Huskey et al (2021).
Neonatal CVC malposition – Full Text
“The infant’s radiograph was reviewed again, realising the catheter was likely inadvertently placed in the left ascending lumbar vein instead” Chin et al (2021).
Chylothorax treatment
“We present 3 cases highlighting endovascular techniques used to treat persistent chylous effusions” Deogaonkar et al (2021).
CVC life-threatening complications
“Here, we report a case series of 4 patients who had life-threatening complications of central venous catheter insertion, including venous intimal injury leading to pleural effusion, kinked central venous catheter in the superior vena cava, knotted guidewire with the separation of coil and core, and a missed guidewire with their respective insertion history and imaging” Akkuzu et al (2021).
PICC or port for chemotherapy administration
“PORT had fewer thrombotic complications and fewer malfunction problems than PICC devices. Unless specific contraindications, PORTs can be preferred for systemic treatment in gynecological cancer patients” Capozzi et al (2021).
Pain during intravenous bolus injection
“The present study aimed to determine the pain experienced by children during intravenous bolus treatment and to identify what causes it” Alaca and Yildirim Sari (2021).
Care bundle educational program – Full Text
“There was a statistically significant improvement in compliance with device care bundles with a decrease in the incidence of DAIs” Negm et al (2021).
Peripheral IV patient experience
“This scoping review will establish the existence-or paucity-of instruments to measure these selfreported outcomes and experiences of PVADs, in order to guide value-based healthcare delivery into the future” Larsen et al (2021).