PICC placement in neonates
“The development of a dedicated, local team played a key role in improving vascular access in the NICU” Kristoff et al (2021).
Needlefree connectors to prevent CVC occlusion
“Pressure-activated anti-reflux needle-free connectors are effective and safe devices suitable for the management of vascular access in cardiac patient care” Sansalone et al (2021).
IV cannulation by medical students – Full Text
“An unsatisfying performance in regard to peripheral intravenous cannulation was observed in medical students with hygiene compliance deteriorating between the third and fifth year of their study” Meyer et al (2021).
Catheter-related thrombosis
“Catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis is frequently observed in patients with malignant diseases; however, despite being a common complication among these patients, objective information concerning its epidemiology, clinical course, prophylaxis and treatment strategies is very limited” Marin et al (2021).
Intramuscular injection site drug action
“Taking cues from existing in vitro modelling technologies, the purpose of this article is to propose “critical parameters” of the IM environment that could be examined in hypothesis-driven studies” McCartan et al (2021).
Experimental biofilm formation process
“These parameters include experimental time frame, nutrient supply, inoculum concentration, static and dynamic cultivation conditions, material properties, and sample treatment during staining for visualization of the biofilm” Reddersen et al (2021).
Huber needle port access difficulty
“These data made it possible to determine the types of implanted ports that were most difficult to insert the Huber needle, creating the N.I.D.A. (Needle Inserting Difficulty Algorithm) as a prognostic index of Huber needle inserting into the port” Civetta et al (2021).
PICC related DVT in breast cancer – Full Text
“To explore the high risk factors of catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) in breast cancer patients, and provide the basis for the development of appropriate prevention and treatment strategies” Liu et al (2021).
PICC air embolism and ECMO
“We present a case of recurrent air entrainment in a patient on veno-venous ECMO after her peripherally inserted central catheter became entrapped within the lumen of her bi-caval, dual lumen ECMO cannula” Hekmatjah et al (2021).
CRBSI surveillance in the Netherlands
“This study reveals several problems with the feasibility and acceptance of the current CRBSI surveillance and proposes several suggestions for improvement” Verberk et al (2021).
PICC-port malposition and exercise
“Tip migration was suspected because of malfunction (persistent withdrawal occlusion) and diagnosis established after ultrasound examination and chest x-ray” D’Arrigo et al (2021).
CLABSI surveillance definition
“Routinely performing more hours of surveillance may increase accuracy of CLABSI identification, but not CAUTI” Adams et al (2021).
Impact of peripheral IV catheter length – Full Text
“Our intent behind this critical appraisal of the manuscript is to provide clinicians with a deeper understanding of the methodological weaknesses of this publication that may limit the conclusions. Furthermore, we aim to provide a balanced perspective of the current evidence on this important topic” Bahl and Gibson (2021).
Potassium chloride administration error
“Human factors identified included incorrect visual perception, inadequate monitoring of infusions and substandard practice related to neuraxial anesthesia or analgesia” Patel and Dexter (2021).
Intraosseous access in pediatric patients
“Intraosseous access was associated with decreased survival among pediatric non-traumatic OHCA” Besserer et al (2021).
Daptomycin 2-minute IV push administration
“Infusion-related reactions were documented in 1% of patients regardless of infusion method, suggesting comparable safety to traditional infusion methods” Gill et al (2021).
Treatment of implantable port occlusion
“In the absence of an available thrombolytic agent, mechanical injection of saline was a tolerable alternative method for restoring occluded catheters and sustaining the function of catheters. Because breakage of the catheter can occur during mechanical recanalization of a TIVAP, a linogram should follow the procedure” yang et al (2021).
Outpatient infusion therapy center for COVID-19 treatment – Full Text
“The focus of the current paper is to outline the development of the outpatient treatment center, provide a detailed summary of workflow and discuss operational challenges and directions for the future” Malone et al (2021).
CLABSI and home parenteral nutrition
“The use of MCB for HPN patients is not associated with an increased risk of CRBSI. This study will inform international guidelines and provide reassurance for the continued, safe use of MCB HPN” Crooks et al (2021).
Subclavian CVC length in infants
“A simple landmark-based equation may be useful for estimating optimal insertion length in pediatric patients of corrected age < 1 year undergoing right subclavian vein catheterization" Oh et al (2021).
Continuous infusion piperacillin-tazobactam
“Permissible dosages and CLCR should be considered for prescribing CI piperacillin/tazobactam in very elderly patients” Cojutti et al (2021).
IV preparation errors
“The determinants associated with IAPEs point to factors associated with preparation complexity and working conditions” Jessurun et al (2021).
Tunneled cuffed catheter outcomes – Full Text
“About 25% of catheters were lost to catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), either alone or as overlap with poor flow” Banerjee et al (2021).
Intraosseous device review
“In our study, Army combat medics learned how to use both devices rapidly but felt the NIO automatic IO device easier to use and overwhelmingly preferred this device” Lange et al (2021).
IV push compared to IV piggyback
“Implementation of IVP ertapenem appears to be associated with infusion site safety similar to IVPB and should be considered safe to administer” Corrado et al (2021).
Wire-guided scalpel for Seldinger technique
“A novel wire-guided scalpel (GuideBlade; Ambitus Medical Supplies LLC, Oceanside, NY, USA) has recently been introduced into clinical practice” Rauchwerger et al (2021).
Intravenous line management
“The authors focused on concepts of site selection, skin preparation and insertion, securement, and maintenance and removal criteria for PIV and CVC” Panepinto et al (2021).
PICC in children literature review – Full Text
“Through appropriate care of catheters, the rate of possible infectious, mechanical and thrombotic complications would decrease considerably compared to those patients who received traditional central venous catheters” Bahoush et al (2021).
Implantable port long term access
“Port-a-cath placement in pediatric patients with OI is safe and efficacious for durable central access, enabling reliable IV bisphosphonate delivery and reducing iatrogenic trauma” Devin et al (2021).
Subclavian CVC insertion technique
“We recommend the supraclavicular approach for ultrasound-guided right subclavian venous catheterisation” Kim et al (2021).