Important safety information regarding cleaning practices of Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps – Full Text
“To date, Baxter has received 16 reports of serious injuries that may have resulted from improper cleaning practice-related residue buildup and/or corrosion” FDA (2020).
Using umbilical venous catheter and peripherally inserted central catheter in neonates
“The aim of this study was to determine the antenatal and postnatal factors that predict the need for a central line for more than 7 days, thus helping select between UVC or PICC on day 1 of life in babies ≤1500 grams” Gupta et al (2020).
Inadvertent arterial cannulation during central venous catheter placement
“Aortic injury during central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a rare but serious complication” Basta (2020).
Blood supply management during a pandemic
“Numerous concerns regarding maintenance of blood inventory have been raised after SARS-CoV-2 pandemic outbreak” Pandey et al (2020).
Totally implantable central venous port system infections
“A frequent complication of central venous port systems (CVP) is infection (CVP-I), either local (CVP-LI) or a life-threatening blood stream infection (CVP-BSI)” Krümpelmann et al (2020).
Survey of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous practices
“Data collected included demographics, practice-oriented information, procedural activities, and supplies used for UGPIV insertions” Moureau and Gregory (2020).
Misplacement of PICCs following power-injection
“Analysis of the data indicated that 1% of appropriately sited PICCs malposition following contrast CT injection and that the catheter is able to self-correct back to its original position” Wortley and Almerol (2020).
Review of PICC placement in neonates
“PICCs are frequently inserted in a sterile zone cot-side procedure, one that requires an advanced knowledge base, technical skill and training” Hugill and van Rens (2020).
The role of the infectious disease physician in PICC choice
“Policies aimed at ensuring infectious disease physician approval prior to PICC placement for antimicrobials may improve patient safety” Vaughn et al (2020).
Impact of CVC materials and design on thrombosis risk
“Different CVC materials and designs were not associated with a reduction in the risk of either catheter-related thrombosis or infection” Slaughter et al (2020).
Molecular isolates from vascular access infection – Full Text
“In summary, the increased incidence of S. argenteus and BCC infections provides insights into their potential clinical effects in VAIs” Tseng et al (2020).
Impact of physician inspection in the detection of infusion phlebitis
“To determine whether additional dedicated observations by a doctor would increase the pickup rate of phlebitis and related complications due to intravenous cannulation” Robert et al (2020).
Confirming PICC tip location via ultrasound assessment
” With this PICC placement technique, ultrasound confirmation of PICC placement by novice ultrasound users was not superior to confirmation with chest radiograph” Furlong-Dillard et al (2020).
Factors affecting CLABSI timing in children with cancer
“The findings of this study provide a foundation for the development of EBP-based CVC guidelines to effectively reduce CLABSIs and maintain a long-term CVC without a CLABSI” Park et al (2020).
Rapid Femoral Vein Assessment tool for FICC placement
“RaFeVA (Rapid Femoral Vein Assessment)-for the systematic US assessment of the veins in the inguinal area and at mid-thigh” Brescia et al (2020).
Antineoplastic infusion in nontraditional settings – Full Text
“Infusion of antineoplastic medications in nontraditional settings, including the home, is not a new concept” Oncology Nursing Society (2020).
Chlorhexidine gluconate bathing in children to reduce CLABSI rates
“The data from the current study do not support the use of routine CHG bathing in children with cancer or those undergoing allogeneic HCT” Zerr et al (2020).
SECUREment bundles to prevent peripheral IV catheter failure
“Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are widely used, but failure is unacceptably common with up to 69% failing before treatment is complete” Corley et al (2020).
Costs associated with a critical care-driven vascular access model
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) carry serious risks for patients and financial consequences for hospitals” Tirumandas et al (2020).
Skin barrier film for central venous catheter site skin protection
“Skin barrier film is thus recommended for routine use in peripheral skin care for patients receiving CVC” Chen et al (2020).
Dalbavancin in the treatment of endocarditis – Full Text
“People who inject drugs (PWID) with bacteremia or IE are often perceived as having barriers to OPAT and standard daily-administered antibiotics, prompting off-label use of dalbavancin in this population” Ajaka et al (2020).
CVAD complications in patients with sickle cell disease
“In conclusion, our study supports the safety of using CVAD in these patients, with a low incidence of infectious, thrombotic, and mechanical complications” Ordóñez et al (2020).
Combing central line bundles and training recommended
“To evaluate knowledge and behavior of professionals in Intensive Care Units regarding the actions recommended in the bundle on preventing central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection” Costa et al (2020).
How to identify difficult intravenous access in paediatric patients?
“We externally validated the DIVA and DIVA3 showing a similar accuracy compared with the DIVA derivation cohort and between DIVA and DIVA3” Girotto et al (2020).
Long peripheral catheter and midline catheter survey results
“The majority of vascular access specialists from AVA have incorporated LPCs and MCs into their repertoire of peripheral venous access tools” Qin et al (2020).
International consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation – Full Text
“Systematic reviews addressed higher-priority topics, and included double-sequential defibrillation, intravenous versus intraosseous route for drug administration during cardiac arrest” Berg et al (2020).
Landmark or ultrasound guided jugular venous cannulation
“Cannulation time was longer and complications occurred more frequently in the EJV-based LM compared to the standard US-guided technique” Vinayagamurugan et al (2020).
Duration of the Hawthorne effect on hand hygiene events
“Human auditing has been the gold standard for evaluating hand hygiene (HH) compliance but is subject to the Hawthorne effect (HE)” Vaisman et al (2020).
How to minimize CLABSI in neonatal intensive care units
“Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal population” Bierlaire et al (2020).
The process of agreeing to CVAD placement for IV chemotherapy administration
“Overall, the results of the study showed that the DCS-ITA is a psychometrically sound instrument that easily discriminates between patients who are experiencing a decisional conflict and those who are not” Esposito et al (2020).