Characteristics of PICC-related venous thrombosis – Full Text
“This study aimed to identify effects of venous characteristics on symptomatic PICC-related venous thrombosis in cancer patients” Wang et al (2020).
Central catheter samples reveal dual Candida species
“From all taken samples, 34 catheters were altered by yeasts from which three were co-colonized by two Candida species” Bekkal Brikci Benhabib et al (2020).
Safety of peripheral IV vasopressor administration – Full Text
“The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of vasopressors administered through a PVC” Padmanaban et al (2020).
Knowledge of preanalytical phase of laboratory testing
“To determine the knowledge base of common laboratory practices related to preanalytical phase of laboratory testing among medical interns and first-year postgraduate residents” Kulkarni et al (2020).
Effect of ethanol lock prophylaxis on central catheter materials
“In children with IF on long-term HPN, the use of ELP in polyurethane catheters was associated with lower risk of breakages when compared to silicone CVCs” LaRusso et al (2020).
Needlestick injury involving safety-engineered devices – Full Text
“NSIs during disposal accounted for 29.2% of total NSIs, of which 36.1% were associated with SEDs” Dulon et al (2020).
Large lumen PICC for for trans-pulmonary thermodilution
“During hemodynamic monitoring with TPTD, both single-lumen 5Fr PICCs and triple-lumen 6Fr PICCs can be used for cold fluid bolus injection” D’Arrigo et al (2020).
Tailoring hemodialysis vascular access in diabetic patients
“More robust data and longer-term results from randomized studies are needed to affirm brachial fistula as preferential access in diabetic patients” Borghese et al (2020).
Managing neonatal extravasation injury
“Learning program was effective in enhancing nursing students’ knowledge of the prevention and management of neonatal extravasation injury” Chau et al (2020).
Protocol for central catheter tip confirmation by ultrasound
“The use of US to confirm central line placement can be effectively taught to ED physicians using short didactic and simulation-based training” Tozer et al (2020).
Patient comfort associated with implantable ports – Full Text
“In this study, we aim to compare patient comfort between IJV and AxV/SCV approaches, as well as surgery duration and complications” Chen et al (2020).
Peripherally inserted large-bore rapid-infusion catheters
“We observed a low incidence of perioperative RIC-related complications (1.7%). No patients had permanent RIC-related complications” Porter et al (2020).
Core temperature change with warmed or cooled IV fluids
“This study approximates the change in body temperature for a given volume of room temperature, chilled, or heated isotonic crystalloid bolus” Blumenberg (2020).
International review of vitamin infusion services – Full Text
“We generated a list of websites by searching Google using the term “vitamin infusion” and selected cities with 250,000 citizens” Kamiński et al (2020).
Ultrasound-guided PIV insertion in pediatric sickle cell anemia patients
“We found that while there was a small amount of time gained by using ultrasound-guided PIV insertion, patient and parent satisfaction was significantly improved” Mahon et al (2020).
Optimal fill volume for blood culture bottles – Full Text
“We investigated whether an educational intervention could optimize filling volume of blood culture bottles without negatively affecting microbiology testing” Steiner et al (2020).
Safety of intravenous iron following infusion reactions
“To evaluate the safety of recommencing an infusion or subsequent re-challenge following an infusion reaction to intravenous iron” Stojanovic et al (2020).
Intravenous lipid emulsion in children on home parenteral nutrition
“CLE was safe and well-tolerated in stable children on HPN at one year, but further studies are needed in this population to appreciate long-term outcomes” Raphael et al (2020).
Linezolid pharmacokinetics in critically-ill obese patients
“This study adds to accumulating evidence that standard linezolid doses may not be adequate for all patients” Blackman et al (2020).
Central-venous catheter site and CLABSI risk – Full Text
“FEM site of catheter insertion was associated with a higher rate of bloodstream infection and catheters’ colonization compared to IJ and SC sites” Pitiriga et aL (2020).
Blood plasma reduces adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus on CVC
“These findings indicate that the initial adhesion capacity of S. aureus to CVC tubing is markedly reduced, once the CVC is inserted into the vein” Gunaratnam et al (2020).
Protocol for peripheral intravenous norepinephrine
“Our results suggest that norepinephrine is safe to administer through a PIV at low doses for less than 24 hours using a protocol” Cape et al (2020).
PICC thrombosis in patients with lung cancer
“To determine the incidence and risk factors associated with peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-RT) in patients with lung cancer” Chen et al (2020).
Trainee follow-up and phlebotomy competency
“In order to perform phlebotomy correctly, apart from theoretical education, a close follow-up is necessary too” Aykal et al (2020).
Experience and success rates of subclavian vein catheterization
“The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the puncture experience on the success rate and mechanical complications” Schulz et al (2020).
Left-sided superior vena cava and central line tip location – Full Text
“Persistent left-sided superior vena cava is a rare congenital venous malformation” Mancera et al (2020).
Factors associated with successful OPAT completion – Full Text
“This study demonstrated the viability of OPAT in elderly patients with pulmonary or urinary tract infections” Salles et al (2020).
Loading dose and efficacy of continuous infusion of beta-lactams
“CEIs with loading-dose treatment may significantly improve the clinical outcomes in critically ill sepsis or septic shock patients” Wu et al (2020).
Intravenous infusion bottle fill level monitoring
“We propose a dataset to investigate the relationship between the fill level of bottles and tiny machine learning algorithms” Pau et al (2020).
Adherence to the central line bundles in intensive care
“Despite the promotion of central line bundle policies, wide variability exists in compliance and infection rates in intensive care units” Burke et al (2020).