IVTEAM

Pediatric DIVA score

“The 6-item Pediatric Intravenous Difficulty Score has criterion and construct validity and is reliable over time among clinicians with different levels of expertise in peripheral vascular access” Hartman et al (2021).

CLABSI prevention with prophylactic antibiotics

“Flushing or locking long-term CVCs with an antibiotic solution likely reduces gram-positive CVC-related infections experienced in people at risk of neutropenia through chemotherapy or disease” van den Bosch et al (2021).

Azygos vein central venous access

“The azygos vein was used for catheter access in the setting of an occluded right internal jugular vein, bilateral innominate, and superior vena cava” Santini et al (2021).

Needlestick prevention – Full Text

“NSIs was common among HCWs participated in this study. Preventive measures should be implemented including adequate hepatitis B immunization” Alfulayw et al (2021).

Peripheral vasopressor infusion

“Administration of vasopressor infusions for short duration in critically ill patients via a peripheral venous cannula may be feasible, with low rates of complications, and offers a safe alternative to central venous access” Stolz et al (2021).

OPAT for patients with infective endocarditis

“Our findings suggest that OPAT is safe and effective for completing antibiotic treatment for IE, including cases deemed to be at increased risk of complications” Durojaiye et al (2021).

CVC function during arm movement

“Catheter deformity is more frequent and more severe with the maximum adduction and flexion of the arm” Okamoto et al (2021).

PICC in cystic fibrosis patients

“The development of novel, intense antibiotic regimes, also known as ‘antibiotic eradication therapy’ (AET), have contributed to increased life expectancy of CF patients” Lee and Brasher (2021).

CVC insertion and impact of mediastinal radiotherapy – Full Text

“This demonstrated a stenosed left brachiocephalic vein lumen, almost completely occluded by the CVC” Barker et al (2021).

PICC pneumothorax

“The present case report is of a 32-week- and 4-day-old female fetus who was born at Mahzad Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital” Goli et al (2021).

Catheter related right atrial thrombus

“Catheter-related right atrial thrombus (CRAT) is a common finding in patients with central venous catheters (CVCs) and can cause CVC to malfunction” Akanya et al (2021).

Ultrasound CVC training outcomes – Full Text

“The first aim of this study was to evaluate if resident proficiency affects the failure rate in CVC positioning under ultrasound guidance” De Cassai et al (2021).

Ultrasound peripheral IV site review

“To correlate the standard practice of clinical assessment (VI/PE) with POC-US exam to determine the location and function of PIVC suspicious for malfunctioning” Frunza et al (2021).

CLABSI rate four year review

“Implementing the prevention bundles reduced CLABSI significantly in our ICU” Al-Khawaja et al (2021).

Infusion clinic compliance cost

“Costs associated with increased operational oversight and regulatory standards are a major contributing factor to the facility fee of hospital outpatient departments” Kusoski et al (2021).

Pediatric transfusion reactions

“Efforts should be made to develop transfusion guidelines, standardize practice, and educate physicians to prevent transfusion-related harm” Johns et al (2021).

How to activate chlorhexidine applicators

“Utilization of the side-to-side shake technique, as well as the up-and-down shake and “dab” techniques, significantly expedite the time it takes to use a chlorhexidine gluconate applicator” Wellington et al (2021).

Peripheral IV access training program for pediatric nurses

“Programs that include repeated simulation experiences may facilitate greater learning and thus increase the confidence of the nurses trained” Hackett et al (2021).

Chemotherapy closed-system transfer devices – Full Text

“Closed-system drug transfer devices (CSTDs) are used to prevent occupational exposure to hazardous drugs in health care providers” Chiang et al (2021).

Biplane ultrasound imaging peripheral IV access

“This proof-of-principle study demonstrates that the biplane ultrasound imaging approach for vessel cannulation resulted in an overall faster, more successful, and safer peripheral IV access than the standard single-plane transverse approach when performed by novice ultrasound users” Convissar et al (2021).

Massive transfusion in trauma

“In this opinion paper, the authors expose the evolution and challenge the classic paradigm and historic definition of massive transfusion” Gauss et al (2021).

Chlorhexidine coated PICC

“Based upon the observational findings of this study, chlorhexidine-coated PICC technology may be considered for use in patient populations who are at moderate to high-risk for catheter-related complications in both inpatient and outpatient settings” Winkler et al (2021).