Needlestick injury in developing countries – Full Text

“The review indicated that NSIs have been identified as one of the most serious issues that affect the health and well-being of healthcare workers” Mengistu and Tolera (2020).

CLABSI due to Exophiala dermatitidis in an infant

“Prompt removal of the central line, followed by a treatment with amphotericin B or an azole, seems to be the most effective treatment” Kumar et al (2020).

Users knowledge of continuous subcutaneous infusion systems

“The CSII – Brazil instrument is considered adequate and validated to assess continuous subcutaneous infusion system users’ conceptual and procedural knowledge” de Oliveira Amaral et al (2020).

Device-associated health care-associated infections

“The significant overall reduction in DA-HAI rates indicates that a comprehensive infection control programme can affect DA-HAI rates” Iordanou et al (2020).

Nurses and physicians knowledge of guidelines for preventing CRBSI

“Based on this assessment and using the best available evidence, training programmes on the prevention of CRBSI should be developed” Al Qadire and Hani (2020).

Interprofessional training for ultrasound guided vascular access – Full Text

“Vascular access laboratories included needle-guidance training and provided an efficient way to master technically difficult venipuncture cases” Batten et al (2020).

Local signs increased probability of CRBSI – Full Text

“Local signs were significantly associated with CRBSI in the ICU. In the first 7 days of catheter maintenance, local signs increased the probability to observe CRBSI” Buetti et al (2020).

PICC placement training using embalmed cadavers – Full Text

“There were positive correlations between performing the PICC line (r=0.44, P=.11) and central line (r=0.63, P=.03) procedures on a cadaver and in a clinical setting” Kondrashova et al (2020).

How to approach teaching vascular anatomy

“Moreover, modern practice of medicine has put the arterial and vascular system in the center of numerous minimally invasive techniques” Georgakarakos and Fiska (2020).

Ultrasound guided vascular access and CLABSI risk

“This study assessed infectious risk associated with catheters inserted with US guidance versus use of anatomical ‘landmarks’ (AL)” Buetti et al (2020).

Anatomical variations of the internal jugular vein – Full Text

“IJV anatomical anomalies such as fenestration and duplication are rare, mainly represented by case reports, and intraoperative findings” Wang et al (2020).

Permanent left superior vena cava in the newborn

“We present the case of a newborn where left jugular venous placement of central venous catheter resulted in cannulation of the left superior vena cava” Bhattacharya (2020).

Assessing adherence to infusion-based biologic therapies

“The extent and outcomes of suboptimal adherence with intravenous biologics, including in IBD, requires further evaluation” et al (2020).

Central venous catheter insertion for microsurgical clipping

“Considering the possible complications associated with CVCs, we cautiously suggest aneurysm surgery with CVC insertion in patients with serious medical comorbidities” Yoon et al (2020).

Topical refrigerant spray for IV insertion pain

“Studies indicate that use of a topical refrigerant spray (TRS) prior to needlestick procedures decreases needlestick pain” Barbour et al (2020).

PICC complication rates based on insertion side

“This study retrospectively examined catheter-related complications on the insertion side of PICC in patients with hematologic disorders” Hashimoto et al (2020).

Clinical pharmacist role and responsibilities during OPAT

“ctivities such as antimicrobial stewardship and ongoing monitoring of patients and outcomes is fundamental to ensure quality patient outcomes in these settings” Docherty et al (2020).

Comfort associated with peripherally inserted central catheters

“The purpose of the study was to investigate the comfort status of patients with gastrointestinal cancer at a tertiary hospital in China after PICC catheterization and to analyze the influencing factors” Li et al (2020).

OPAT vancomycin dosing guidance

“We evaluated the performance of a model-based dosing algorithm in achieving a therapeutic target within 7 days of care transition” Ng et al (2020).

Five-year outcome of peripherally inserted central catheters in adults

“To assess infectious and thrombotic complications of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in adults” González et al (2020).

Review plan for balanced solution versus saline in ICU – Full Text

“To report the statistical analysis plan (first version) for the Balanced Solutions versus Saline in Intensive Care Study (BaSICS)” Damiani et al (2020).

Multimedia home PICC education for patients

“The current systematic review highlights the potential benefits of multimedia-based home catheter management education for patients with peripherally inserted central catheters” Malale et al (2020).

Retrieval of a fractured intravenous cannula in a toddler

“It is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We present a case of iatrogenic fracture of a PIVC in a toddler” Adeosun et al (2020).

OPAT continuous infusion of meropenem

” Meropenem continuous infusion along with therapeutic drug monitoring was used successfully in a community-based program” Legg et al (2020).

What is the most common peripheral IV catheter complication?

“This study aimed to identify the incidence, risk factors and medical costs of PVC-induced complications in adult hospitalised adult patients in China” Liu et al (2020).

CRBSI from contaminated ultrasonography gel – Full Text

“epidemiological investigations leading to identification of ultrasound gel as a direct means of infection transmission” Viderman et al (2020).

Insulin adsorption to polypropylene bags and PVC infusion sets

“It was aimed to evaluate the rate of adsorption of insulin to polypropylene (PP) bags and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) infusion sets and stability of insulin during the infusion” Sürmelioğlu et al (2020).

Patients seeking PICC care during the COVID-19 pandemic

” An increase in effort is required from patients’ families and society to assure optimal care for cancer patients during this pandemic” Hu et al (2020).

Performance-driven CLABSI improvement initiative

“The passage of the Affordable Care Act has ignited a shift from the pay-for-performance model to value-based care with a particular relevance in critical care settings” Shittu et al (2020).

Pre-analytical requirements for blood testing in the UK and RoI

“The survey aimed to determine the quality of information provided to patients in preparation for their blood test(s)” Hepburn et al (2020).