Review of hemolytic transfusion reaction – Full Text
“Hemolytic transfusion reactions, in general, occur most often after transfusion of packed red blood cells but they can also occur after transfusion of other blood products” Harewood et al (2020).
Review of hemodialysis vascular access thrombosis data
“The simulation studies and vascular access thrombosis data analysis are conducted to illustrate the proposed method” Chen et al (2020).
Echocardiography to confirm correct central catheter tip placement
“We report a case in which a right internal jugular CVC was inserted under ultrasound guidance and was found to be malpositioned after sternotomy into an anomalous posterior thymic vein” Gharde et al (2020).
Determining the incidence of needle-related complications in hemodialysis access
“We set out to compare the rates of hemodialysis access complications under prior and current diagnosis coding systems” Gage and Reichert (2020).
Review of intravenous infiltration management program
“The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the Intravenous Infiltration Management Program on the success of PIVC insertion and infiltration in infants” Taşdelen and Çağlar (2020).
Relapse in gram-negative bacteria catheter-related bloodstream infection – Full Text
“For the management of patients with uncomplicated GNB CRBSI, empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy with adequate coverage of P. aeruginosa should be chosen” Surapat et al (2020).
Developing new materials for intravascular catheters
‘The aim of this review is to identify the issues that presently impact catheter performance and provide a critical evaluation of the design considerations that are emerging in the pursuit of these new catheter systems” Casimero et al (2020).
Peripheral intravenous catheter complications in hospitalized cats
“The primary objective of this study was to determine the main reason for catheter removal in cats hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit” Bush et al (2020).
Thin-walled introducer needle vs catheter-over-needle technique for central venous catheterisation
“This review sets out to compare rates of success, complications and procedure time for the TWN vs CON techniques for patients requiring central venous access” Fairley (2020).
Interoperability of smart infusion pumps and electronic medical records
“Interoperability between the smart pump and EMR systems proved beneficial in the administration and monitoring of continuous infusions” Joseph et al (2020).
Safety of peripheral intravenous parenteral nutrition in preterm infants – Full Text
“P-PN improves the rate of weight gain to discharge home in preterm infants born 30 to 33 weeks gestation compared with peripheral intravenous 10% glucose” Suganuma et al (2020).
Effects of the MAGIC guidelines on PICC placement volume
“The findings of this study suggest that evidence-based guidelines impact clinical practice on a national level” Lindquester et al (2020).
Review of micropuncture kits for difficult vascular access
“A major risk factor when several attempts are made at obtaining vascular access is the multiple posterior wall punctures with a large bore needle” Montrief et al (2020).
Multiple drug-resistant CLABSI from an extremely rare bacterium – Full Text
“We present the first reported case, to the best of our knowledge, of sepsis from central line-associated blood stream infection from Chryseobacterium gleum in the United States” Anson et al (2020).
CLABSI prevention when using alcohol containing caps
“These findings suggest that alcohol-containing caps on ports are effective in preventing CLABSI” Taşdelen Öğülmen and Ateş (2020).
Optimal blood culture sampling in sepsis – Full Text
“The study showed that SSS was non-inferior to MSS in detecting pathogenic microorganisms and supports the use of SSS as a routine method” Yu et al (2020).
CLABSI risk and rate of routine blood draws through CVCs
“Nurses are at the front line in preventing, reducing, and sustaining zero CLABSI rate through implementing evidence based practices” Kuriakose (2020).
Recall of ChloraPrep 3 mL applicator in specific US territories and countries
“Voluntary recall on June 23, 2020 of the ChloraPrep™ 3 mL applicator due to possible fungal contamination” FDA (2020).
Prioritising vascular access procedures for paediatric skills curriculum
“Top five on the final list were acute neonatal airway management, acute non-neonatal airway management, non-neonatal peripheral intravenous and intraosseous access, neonatal vascular access and advanced heart lung resuscitation” Thim et al (2020).
Effectiveness of local hot and cold applications on peripheral IV catheterization
“This study was conducted to examine the effect of local hot and cold applications on pain, anxiety level, insertion time, and vein evaluation before peripheral venous catheter (PVC) insertion” Korkut et al (2020).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy during COVID-19 – Full Text
“To reduce the risk of COVID-19 among this vulnerable patient population, providers overseeing OPAT care need to consider the relative safety of the different OPAT sites of care” Mansour et al (2020).
Radial artery cannulation in intensive care unit patients
“USG represents a valuable support during arterial catheterization and is recommended in adult patients” Imbriaco et al (2020).
Systematic review of subcutaneous hydration and medication infusion – Full Text
“Subcutaneous access should be considered alongside intravenous therapy for hydration in older adults, and several medications” Broadhurst et al (2020).
Hand hygiene compliance in Germany before aseptic procedures
“Description and evaluation of compliance with the WHO model ‘my 5 moments’ in German hospitals after implementation” Kramer et al (2020).
Cefepime therapeutic drug monitoring from peripheral or central devices
“Cefepime samples can be drawn reliably via the central venous catheter, after flushing and discarding the first blood sample” Gijsen et al (2020).
Continuous or intermittent IV meropenem for the treatment of sepsis
“Compared with intermittent dosing, administration of meropenem antibiotics through continuous infusion in patients with sepsis is associated with decreased hospital mortality” Chen et al (2020).
Nephrotoxicity associated with OPAT low-dose methotrexate – Full Text
“This case demonstrates the importance of considering potential drug-drug interactions and the need for robust monitoring for OPAT in select groups” Ramalanjaona et al (2020).
Examination of finger vein anatomy using a vein visualization device
“The aim of our study was to determine the vein anatomy of the dorsal finger using a vein visualization device” Tsumura et al (2020).
Smiths medical recalls Medfusion 3500 and 4000 syringe pumps
“Smiths Medical is recalling specific software versions of the Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps because of a software error” FDA (2020).
Role of blood cultures in the management of implantable port-CRBSI
“To determine the impact of port and catheter tip cultures on the clinical management of port-related infections” Hung and Trerotola (2020).