Smiths Medical recalls Medfusion 3500 and 4000 syringe pumps – Full Alert
“Smiths Medical is recalling specific software versions of the Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps because of a software error that may lead to over-delivery or under-delivery of fluids or medication” FDA (2021).
Seasonality of peripheral IV catheter-related bloodstream infections
“This study investigated the seasonality of PV-CRBSI and its relationship with meteorological conditions” Nakamura et al (2021).
Study of umbilical venous catheter insertion practices
“To understand practices of umbilical venous catheter (UVC) insertion in tertiary level neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and investigate the outcomes of subsequent attempts following a failed initial attempt” Patel et al (2021).
Intramuscular glucagon to prevent IV glucose infusion in early neonatal hypoglycemia
“After IM glucagon, 24 out of 49 infants that met AAP criteria for immediate IV glucose (49%) ended up not requiring any additional intervention” Kasirer et al (2021).
WoCoVA consensus on the clinical use of in-line filtration during IV infusions
“A panel of experts in different aspects of intravenous infusion was chosen to express the current state of knowledge about filtration and to indicate the direction of future research in this field” Van Boxtel et al (2021).
Femoral central venous cannulation during COVID 19 pandemic – Full Text
“Position of guidewire inside the femoral vein was confirmed with ultrasound by using a long axis view before threading the catheter over it” Singh et al (2021).
How to recover a broken PICC that has migrated into the heart and inferior vena cava?
“This was a descriptive case report of a 64 years old female patient who presented with a fractured peripherally inserted central catheter” Sarti et al (2021).
Management of monoclonal antibody extravasation
“Here, we report the clinical course and management of dinutuximab beta extravasation in a 3-year-old child” Launspach et al (2021).
Medical student ultrasound-guided intravenous catheter education
“In this sample of novices, we were unable to show that up to 8 additional mastery level performances of USGPIV placement on a simulator following SBML training improve skill transfer for both USGPIV placement success and total checklist performance” Kule et al (2021).
Safety and efficacy of argatroban CVC locking solution
“This study will explore the efficacy and safety of the argatroban as locking solution in the prevention of the dysfunction of HD CVCs to provide evidence for further research” Wang et al (2021).
COVID-19 linked to CVC associated UEDVT – Full Text
“In this multicenter case-control study we set out to investigate the association of COVID-19 with CRT, under the hypothesis that COVID-19 predisposes to CRT in critically ill patients” Smit et al (2021).
Implantable port review based on 500 consecutive patients
“The aim of the current study is to present a surgical technique for TIVAP implantation via an open Seldinger approach of the internal jugular vein” Becker et al (2021).
Fluid extravasation through a scalp peripheral intravenous catheter
“We describe a rare and devastating complication of a malpositioned scalp peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) that resulted in subdural extravasation of infused fluids” Fleiss et al (2021).
Confirmatory xray after US-guided tunneled femoral CVC placement
“To report the utility of confirmatory radiographs after US-guided tunneled femoral central venous catheter (CVC) placements by interventional radiology in pediatric patients” Lewis et al (2021).
Implantable port chamber base perforation leads to extravasation
“Exploration was done, which revealed chamber base perforation. It is an infrequent complication and has been reported in only three studies” Manimaran et al (2021).
Vasopressors for hemodynamic support during transport – Full Text
“This article discusses specific challenges in the delivery of vasopressor support for hemodynamically compromised patients in the prehospital environment” Feldman et al (2020).
Impact of IV pump relocation for COVID-19 patients
“To quantify the impact of IV pump relocation for COVID-19 patients from the bedside to outside the patient room on nurse exposure to COVID-19 and conservation of PPE” Shah et al (2021).
Treatment of catheter-related right atrial thrombosis
“Systemic thrombolysis and anticoagulation therapy seemed to be safe and effective for asymptomatic patients who had TIVAP-induced CRAT” Zhang et al (2021).
Catheter related thrombosis in hospitalized infants
“We sought to investigate the predictors of catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) in a cohort of critically ill hospitalized infants” Badheka et al (2021).
Prevention of IV catheter failure and infection study – Summary Special
“For skin antisepsis, chlorhexidine plus alcohol provides greater protection of peripheral venous catheter-related infectious complications” Guenezan et al (2021).
Complications of totally implantable port placement – Full Text
“US-guided TIVAP via the BCV offers an alternative for adults with good needle guidance and a low rate of perioperative and postoperative complications” Sun et al (2021).
Intraosseous vascular access maintained for up to 48 hours
“This is the first known study examining the safety of IO access over a 48-h dwell time” Philbeck et al (2021).
Effect of cartoons on intravenous insertion pain
“This study showed that watching an animation video or a cartoon was effective in lowering children’s perceived level of pain and fear during an intravenous insertion intervention” Düzkaya et al (2021).
OPAT review identifies associated clinical benefits and service costs
“The national OPAT service proved to be a safe and effective alternative for patient management to promote patient-centred care without hospitalisation” Bugeja et al (2021).
Obesity and risk of central venous catheter-related infections
“Investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and intravascular catheter infections in critically ill obese patients” Buetti et al (2021).
Mediastinitis associated with implantable port CLABSI – Full Text
“We describe a patient with these two complications resulting in Staphylococcus aureus mediastinitis” Rivière et al (2021).
Tissue adhesives for peripheral intravenous catheter securement
“The aim of our study was to evaluate the use of tissue adhesives alone as a means to secure PIVCs inserted in the emergency department” Lešnik et al (2021).
Venipuncture pain reduced with hand massage
“Hand massage was found to be a simple, non-pharmacologic, inexpensive, and independent nursing practice that could be used to reduce anxiety and positively affect vital signs in patients before venipuncture procedure” Erzincanli and Kasar (2021).
Patient factors associated with prescribing iron infusion
“Provision of educational tools and stewardship initiatives may help in ensuring alignment of iron prescribing with current guidelines” Brownlee et al (2021).
Use of midline catheters for collecting blood samples
“Findings indicated that blood withdrawal from one specific type of MC had low rates of hemolysis, increased dwell time, and completion of therapy” Penoyer et al (2021).