Vancomycin extravasation outcomes
“Given the increased prevalence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which has prompted clinicians to gradually increase vancomycin dosage, clinicians should be aware of the high risk of skin toxicity in cases of vancomycin high-dose extravasation” Zenati et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter training
“These results demonstrate that implementing this training program can improve knowledge, confidence, and use of ultrasound during the placement of PIV catheters” Filipovich et al (2021).
PICC catheter complications – Full Text
“Before the implementation of nursing, the incidence of complications in patients with digestive system cancer was 17.35%; after the implementation of nursing, the incidence of complications decreased to 4.08%” Huang et al (2021).
Blood sample order of draw and potassium results – Full Text
“However, regardless of K-EDTA contamination, order of draw has significant influence on the potassium results” Ercan et al (2021).
Ultrasound guided pediatric cannulation training
“To present the results of an ultrasound vascular cannulation (UGVC) training program for inexperienced operators using a training model” López-Álvarez et al (2021).
Ethanol locks ineffective in preventing CLABSI
“This study indicates the need for larger sample sizes or the use of other concentrations of ethanol locks ranging between 30-70%” Mohandas et al (2021).
CRBSI epidemiology analysis
“We conclude that CRBSIs are a frequent complication in our department with relevant clinical consequences” Matarrese et al (2021).
PICC and implantable port comparison – Full Text
“Therefore, PICCs need to be considered preferentially in patients who require a chemotherapy delivery route for short-term chemotherapy” >Yun and Yang (2021).
Femoral catheterisation complications in neonate
“We report a neonate who developed external iliac artery thrombosis after insertion of femoral venous catheter, without an apparent arterial puncture during the procedure” Amiti et al (2021).
Best ultrasound-guided CVC placement technique for pediatric patients
“The syringe-free, long-axis in-plane approach can be a safe and fast alternative for pediatric catheterization” Keskin et al (2021).
CRBSI and relationship to infective endocarditis
“Uncomplicated bacteremia and catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) are frequently suggested as factors associated with low risk of infective endocarditis in Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB)” Man et al (2021).
Handling hazardous IV drugs in home infusion
“Providing appropriate education for home infusion nurses is key to ensuring they are practicing in a manner that minimizes potential exposure to HDs” Eisenberg and Klein (2021).
IV safety cannula and needlestick injury rates – Full Text
“The aim of the study was to estimate trends of percutaneous injury rates (IR) in nurses (N) and nurse assistants (NA) over a 10 year period, in which passive safety devices were progressively adopted” Ferrario et al (2021).
When to use an implantable port
“This Editorial deals with the opinion of GAVeCeLT (The Italian Study Group for Long Term Central Venous Access) that strongly discourage the use of ports for intravenous treatment different from chemotherapy (or from the therapy that specifically required that long term, infrequent access)” Biffi and La Greca (2021).
Chicken model for simulating ultrasound-guided CVC placement
“The chicken tissue model is a convenient tool for simulating US-guided CVC placement procedures” Idil and Kilic (2021).
Hemodialysis catheter malposition example
“We clinically suspected HDC malposition because of poor aspiration, despite good infusion via the two lumens” Kang et al (2021).
Peripheral IV cannula outcomes
“Short peripheral catheters (SPCs) are commonly used in hospitals, guided by evidence-based standards to optimize dwell time and limit adverse outcomes” Woda et al (2021).
Smart infusion pump dose error reduction software – Full Text
“Smart pump errors can result in harm to patients that could be avoided by using built-in dose error reduction software (DERS)” The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (2021).
OPAT for persons who inject drugs
“This commentary describes perceived challenges to establishing home-based OPAT for PWID, discusses ways in which this is discriminatory and unsupported by available data, highlights ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated inequities in care, and proposes a multidisciplinary approach championed by Addiction specialists to increasing implementation of OPAT for appropriate patients with substance use disorders” Jawa et al (2021).
Gelatin-based CVC insertion simulation model
“The use of a gelatin-based CVC insertion simulation model warrants further study as an adjunctive aid to existing simulation training” Ramonell et al (2021).
Ethanol lock prophylaxis reduces CLABSI rates
“Ethanol lock prophylaxis (ELP) greatly reduces CLABSI frequency with minimal side effects” Raghu et al (2021).
IV medication diluent contributes to fluid balance
“Intravenous medication diluent contributes substantially to total fluid intake in patients with acute respiratory failure and is associated with poor outcomes” Gonzales et al (2021).
Chlorhexidine-coated CVC caps and CLABSI reduction
“Chlorhexidine-coated CVC caps may provide a therapeutic improvement in CVC hemodialysis management” Weiss et al (2021).
IV bag hang time and CLABSI rates
“This article examined the relationship between extended hang times of nonadditive IV solutions and incidence of CLABSIs” Mianecki and Peterson (2021).
Smiths Medical and Ivenix partner to revolutionize infusion management
“Smiths Medical, a global medical device leader, today announced it has formed an exclusive partnership with Ivenix, Inc. that positions the companies as the first in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive suite of infusion management solutions to meet healthcare needs across the continuum of care” Ivenix and Smiths Medical (2021).
Intravenous port implantation algorithm
“The proposed standard algorithm for port implantation reduced the need for IJV echo-guided approach and eliminated procedure-related catastrophic complications. In addition, it shortened operative time and demonstrated good functional results” Wu et al (2021).
PICC versus arm port in patients with cancer
“Although subjects with a port experienced more pain during the device insertion or access for chemotherapy, it had a smaller negative impact on psychosocial scores than the PICC” Burbridge et al (2021).
IV drip control system technological improvement – Full Text
“This article deeply learns and uses the Internet of Things technology to build a new infusion management and control system, which is applied to joint orthopedics nursing treatment” Bai et al (2021).
Multiple peripheral IV catheter insertions case study
“Despite a lack of intravenous access, the patient improved with oral antibiotics, oral pain medications, and oral rehydration” Silk et al (2021).
Clinically indicated peripheral IV replacement in pediatric patients
Clinically indicated peripheral IV replacement in pediatric patients Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PVCs) are common treatment modalities for pediatric patients, and may cause infection, infiltration, occlusion, and phlebitis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a clinically indicated peripheral intravenous replacement (CIPIR) on PVC indwelling time and complication rates in pediatric […]