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Central venous access in an overburdened health system – Full text

“Intern attempted to place a triple-lumen catheter in the right internal jugular vein using only anatomic landmarks for guidance” Woo et al (2021).

Incidence of catheter-related deep vein thrombosis in newborn infants

“The incidence of central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis was 5.33 per 1000 catheter-days” Rubio Longo et al (2021).

Management of a parenteral opioid shortage using ASHP guidelines

“A multidisciplinary response is necessary for effective management of drug shortages through implementation of strategies and practices for notifying clinicians of shortages and identifying optimal alternative therapies” Vo et al (2021).

Comparison of stenting versus HeRO for hemodialysis patients

“Central venous occlusive disease is a common cause of upper extremity, arteriovenous (AV) access dysfunction in hemodialysis patients” Proksch et al (2021).

Feasibility of 3-month flushing interval for implantable ports

“Our study demonstrated that 3-month interval access and flushing is safe and feasible for maintaining TICVPS” Oh et al (2021).

Biplane ultrasound imaging for vascular access – Full Text

“We detail the first reported use of biplane imaging using a portable ultrasound probe for difficult vascular access” Convissar et al (2021).

Intraosseous contrast administration for emergency stroke CT

“We present the first case of IO contrast administration for CT imaging in suspected acute stroke” Krähling et al (2021).

OPAT treatment duration for cellulitis treatment

“Our findings suggest that clinical and OPAT-related factors can influence early conversion to oral antibiotic therapy” Palit et al (2021).

Antibiotic-associated adverse events in hospitalized children

“More than 1 in 5 courses of antibiotics administered to hospitalized children are complicated by AEs” Same et al (2021).

Effect of motor imagery on learning peripheral IV catheter training

“Therefore, motor imagery improved professional motor skills learning, and limited the time needed to reach the expected level” Collet et al (2021).

Heparin solution for the prevention of CVC occlusion – Full Text

“Locking with 50 IU/mL heparin solution is more effective than 0.9% isotonic saline in preventing occlusion of the Hickman® catheter” Silva et al (2021).

Peripherally inserted central cathether migration in neonates

“Based on our experience in our unit, we recommend periodic imaging at 12-24 hrs and on the third day after PICC placement as most migration occurred within three days after insertion” Acun et al (2021).

The success of ambulatory chemotherapy pumps

“Ambulatory chemotherapy allows the delivery of short and extended chemotherapy infusions through a portable pump from the comfort of patients’ homes” Sabbagh et al (2021).

Continuous infusion of vancomycin improved therapeutic levels

“This QI project demonstrated a successful transition from IIV to CIV with reduced time to achieve target vancomycin and an increased proportion of therapeutic levels” Round et al (2021).

Difficulty of peripheral venous cannulation during anesthesia induction in children

“The success rate of anesthesiologist-performed PIVA at the first attempt in the OR was 75.3%. Having a chronic disease, a DIVA score ⩾4 and being underweight appeared as the independent predictors for difficult PIVA” Keskin et al (2021).

Technique and complications of central access in children

“This article highlights standard locations for central venous access like cannulation of the internal jugular vein as well as novel alternatives such as the cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein” Schindler et al (2021).

Comparison of cannulation techniques for haemodialysis

“Current evidence does not allow definitive conclusions as to whether buttonhole or rope ladder needling technique is superior” Fielding et al (2021).

Article describes the physics of ultrasound

“Images obtained through ultrasound are often subject to artefact; the common artefacts encountered in clinical practice and difficulties imaging certain tissues are explained” Patey and Corcoran (2020).

Outcomes following IV crystalloid administration in trauma patients

“We sought to determine if receiving >1 L of IV crystalloid during the initial resuscitation is associated with worse outcomes” Zitek et al (2020).

Impact of specimen-diversion devices on blood culture contamination reduction

“The mean incidence of contaminated blood draws in the device B group was 0.23 (0.13-0.37) times the incidence of contaminated draws in the control group, suggesting that initial-diversion methods reduced blood culture contamination” Arenas et al (2021).