Patient harm associated with serial phlebotomy and blood waste in ITU – Full Text
“Our objective was to quantify daily phlebotomy volume for ICU patients, including blood discarded as waste during vascular access, and evaluate the impact of phlebotomy volume on patient outcomes” Bodley et al (2021).
Retained port connectors after central venous port removal
“We report three cases where the connector/sleeve, which helps fix the flexible catheter section to a port injection chamber, was inadvertently left in scar tissue during port removal” Bodenham et al (2021).
Complications of central venous access devices in oncology patients
“To describe how central venous access devices (CVADs) are utilized for ambulatory oncology patients and to evaluate the rate of complications” Akhtar and Lee (2021).
Procedural pain in hospitalized children in a Chinese children’s hospital
“This study sought to describe the frequency and pain intensity of procedures for medical care in hospitalized children in a Chinese children’s hospital” Chen et al (2020).
Study of short-term peripheral IV catheter-related bloodstream infection rates
“Our PIVCR BSI rates were higher than rates from more economically developed countries and were similar to those of countries with limited resources” Rosenthal et al (2021).
Vascular access outcomes while wearing PPE – Full Text
“This comprehensive meta-analysis suggests that the use of PPE significantly extends the duration of intravascular procedures” Drozd et al (2021).
CRBSI rate comparison between cuffed tunnelled and non-cuffed tunnelled PICC
“Tunnelled non-cuffed PICC is shown to be as effective if not better at reducing risk of CRBSI and providing longer catheter dwell time compared to cuffed PICC” Sze Yong et al (2021).
Simulation improves ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion skills
“This novel USGPIV SBML curriculum improves nurses’ insertion skills, self-confidence, and progresses patient care through USGPIV insertions on hospitalized patients with DIVA” Amick et al (2021).
Sterile compounding training and competency program
“This article is one of the 5 articles describing steps taken to enhance sterile compounding compliance at a large, multisite academic medical cente” Penzien et al (2020).
Radiotherapy and implantable venous access devices?
” TIVADs induce significant beam attenuation when using electrons, which can be overcome by using high-energy photons or by creating an exclusion zone in when HT is used” Laurans et al (2021).
Vascular access skills in Canadian medical education – Full Text
“Identifying the most crucial procedural skills is the first step in implementing a competency-based procedural skills training program for Canadian medical students” Battaglia et al (2020).
Echocardiographic landmark for optimal positioning of CVC tip
“We describe a case of SVC type SVASD, where the SVC-right pulmonary artery crossing point imaged on transesophageal echocardiography was used as an echocardiographic landmark for optimal positioning of the CVC tip” Varsha et al (2021).
Effect of tourniquet time on whole blood point-of-care lactate concentration
“In the present study tourniquet application for blood collection did not significantly increase lactate concentration” Chiew et al (2021).
Inadvertent direct pulmonary artery catheterization during CVC placement
“Our case report in accordance with recent review of the literature strongly emphasizes the benefits of performing ultrasound-guided interventions in ICU” Papamichalis et al (2020).
Effects of a mobile phone application for central venous catheter care
“Mobile app instruction for graduate nurses on central venous catheter care increased specific knowledge and skills compared with conventional methods of instruction” Huang et al (2021).
Survivable fatal vascular access hemorrhage with tourniquet use – Full Text
“This study identified 92 Maryland extremity fatal vascular access hemorrhage decedents who potentially could have survived with tourniquet use-an average of 6 per year”
How to manage chemotherapy extravasation
“A formalized process for managing chemotherapy extravasations increases patient safety and patient and nurse satisfaction” Karius and Colvin (2021).
CLABSI rates with ambulatory central line use in children
“Ambulatory pediatric CLABSI incidence density is appreciable and associated with health care use” Rinke et al (2021).
Impact of a hospital-wide huddle on CLABSI rates
“Reduction of CLABSIs and CAUTIs had estimated cost savings of $688,050. The impact was more profound in non-ICU settings” Mena et al (2020).
Clinical pharmacist assist with appropriate PICC use
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical interventions (PIs) by the clinical pharmacist in the PICC process” Buisson et al (2021).
Vancomycin-lock therapy for infant CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“Vancomycin-lock may effectively prevent CRBSI in Chinese VLBW preterm infants and reduce the exposure time of antibiotics, without causing obvious side complications” Liang et al (2021).
Placing a CVC in a patient with substance use disorder
“Suggestions are offered to both the infusion nurse and the health care team for improving their ethical stance, as well as their care of patients with SUD” Chapple (2021).
Data collection for vascular access procedures
“Data collection of process and outcome measures for vascular access procedures and devices is recommended in all relevant guidelines and standards” DeVries (2021).
Nurse management of Blinatumomab infusion program
“The establishment of a nursing program dedicated to improving infusion pump management, patient support, quality of care, and patient safety will be discussed” Amicucci and Ciaralli (2021).
Study of DIVA patients who need peripheral IV access
“Patients with difficult vasculature sometimes require multiple attempts to obtain SPC access” Plohal (2021).
Infusion phlebitis incidence rate in critically ill patients – Full Text
“we aimed to describe the epidemiology of the use of PIVCs and the incidence/occurrence of phlebitis and complications in the intensive care unit” Yasuda et al (2021).
Peripherally inserted central catheter care of leukemia patients
“The improvement of PICC care may need joint efforts of patients, nursing professionals, hospitals’ managerial staff, and governments” Ai et al (2021).
Ketorolac Tromethamine injection product recall – Full Text
“Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter” FDA 2021.
Reduction of pain during intravenous cannulation in children
“It is recommended that training on pain assessment and the use of distraction methods should be provided to nurses working in pediatric emergency departments” Semerci et al (2020).
Harms and benefits of subcutaneous hydration in older patients
“SC hydration should be available as an alternative to IV hydration when treating older patients for mild-to-moderate dehydration” Danielsen et al (2020).