Central venous catheter competency scoring system – Full Text
“We suggest a new scoring system for CVC insertion that can be used for evaluation of both the technique and the operator” Gaber et al (2020).
Innovative ultrasound-guided central venous access simulation model
“This study validates our biological model of porcine’s liver as an interesting training model” Grillet et al (2020).
Platelet transfusion practice for children with malignancy
“Platelet transfusions are an essential aspect of supportive care for pediatric oncology patients” Lieberman et al (2020).
Have blood culture contamination rates increased during the pandemic?
“We found a statistically significant increase in central line-associated blood stream infections and blood culture contamination rates during the pandemic” LeRose et al (2020).
Improving peripheral intravenous catheter care for children
“Using an organized approach to nursing practice change improved PIVC care in children with cancer” Mulemba et al (2020).
Sharps disposal compliance during a pandemic – Full Text
“It is necessary to audit sharps management regularly to accurately assess practice and prevent exposure to BBDs” Hussain et al (2020).
CRBSI in immunocompetent patients – Full Text
“Nineteen episodes of RGM BSI were identified in 17 patients who had no known immunocompromised conditions that predispose them to opportunistic pathogens” Mizusawa et al (2020).
Choice and management of vascular access during COVID-19 outbreak
“Here we describe the key elements of clinical management of vascular access in patients affected by COVID-19” Vailati et al (2020).
Development of digital droplet infusion devices
“We present the digital droplet infusion (DDI) device, a low-cost, high-precision digital infusion system” Fang et al (2020).
Central venous catheter insertion mastery learning checklist
“Resident physicians are expected to acquire competence at central venous catheter (CVC) insertion to a mastery standard” McGaghie et al (2020).
Impact of radiation therapy on totally implantable ports
“TIVAPs caused target dose reductions and dose increase near the TIVAP, especially when made of titanium” Takeshita et al (2020).
CVAD guidelines for pediatric onco-hematological patients
“The aim of this work is to define pediatric guidelines about the management of CVADs in onco-hematology” Cellini et al (2020).
Impact of antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters
“Clinical trials show that antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection in adults and children” Gilbert et al (2020).
Inadvertent arterial puncture during subclavian vein catheterization
“We identified age, BMI, and serum pre-albumin level as significant risk factors for inadvertent arterial puncture during subclavian vein catheterization” Zhou et al (2020).
Review of totally implantable venous access devices in cancer patients
“Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) currently have an important place in medical oncology practice” Tumay et al (2020).
Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children – Full Text
“To assess the effectiveness and adverse effects of virtual reality (VR) distraction interventions for children (0 to 18 years) with acute pain in any healthcare setting” Lambert et al (2020).
Collaborative decision-making and CLABSI reduction
“To explore this issue, we focused on information needs related to central venous catheter management and the prevention of central line-associated blood stream infections” Thate et al (2020).
Upper body PICC in pediatric single ventricle patients
“To describe complications associated with the use of upper extremity percutaneous intravenous central catheters (PICCs) in children with single ventricle physiology” Kaipa et al (2020).
CLABSI can significantly increase hospital length of stay
“Delayed decisions or slow central line removal are associated with significant increases in LOS” Alotaibi et al (2020).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV access clinical skills teaching
“Medical and non-medical schools, and hospital organisations, are recognising the importance of US guided PIV education for undergraduate and postgraduate Medical and Non-Medical Practitioners” McMenamin et al (2020)
Vascular access in COVID-19 patients needing dialysis – Full Text
“These patients may require central venous catheter for various purposes such as fluid resuscitation, vasopressor administration, hemodialysis” Muthukumar (2020).
SOP for intraoperative implantable port placement
“We established a standard operating procedure (SOP) of intraoperative ipsilateral subclavian PC implantation in selected resectable breast cancer patients” Ye et al (2020).
S-OPAT for pathogens resistant to oral antimicrobial therapy
“We recorded adverse events in 6 of 54 (11%) S-OPAT episodes (3.45/1,000 S-OPAT days). (i) S-OPAT in two-stage revision arthroplasty to counter increasing numbers of MDR pathogens” Frieler et al (2020).
Ultrasound guided jugular vein catheterization in premature newborns
“Rapid central venous catheterization is critical for the rescue and perioperative management of premature infants requiring surgery” Liu et al (2020).
Arm mobilization provokes deformity of implantable port catheter
“The aim of this study was to demonstrate and classify catheter deformations caused by extreme arm mobilization and associations with changes in catheter function and displacement” Diamante Leiderman et al (2020).
PICC associated soft tissue infection and UEDVT – Full text
“Diagnostic imaging revealed venous thrombosis of cephalic vein and abscess formation within the soft tissue of right axilla with cultures ultimately growing Nocardia otitidiscaviarum” Douedi et al (2020).
Relationship between ABO blood group and UEDVT
“This study provided evidence to support the relationship between ABO blood group and the risk of PICC-related VTE in cancer patients” Liu et al (2020).
Unexpected tunnelled central venous access demise
“TIDs should be placed in preference to TELs where appropriate. TELs are at highest risk of displacement for 90 days and must be well secured for this duration” Bough et al (2020).
Impact of COVID-19 containment on CLABSI rates
“We evaluated the impact of a multi-modal IPC strategy originally designed for the containment of COVID-19 on the rates of other hospital-acquired-infections” Wee et al (2020).
Maintaining peripheral intravenous catheter access in children
“In children, peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVs) are maintained by either a continuous infusion of fluid “to keep vein open” (TKO) or a saline lock (SL)” Yeung et al (2020).