Prevalence of factors associated with difficult peripheral IV access
“History of difficult intravenous access and a nonvisible venous network were significant predictors of peripheral cannula insertion failure in adults undergoing clinical surgery. The prevalence of difficult intravenous access was 32.8%” Dat et al (2020).
Dressing and securement methods to prevent arterial catheter failure
“Arterial catheter failure remains unacceptably common; further research to determine optimal dressing/securement practices is urgently needed” Larsen et al (2020).
The role of school nurses in central venous catheter care
“An example of a common medical device includes central venous access devices that allow for access to the bloodstream to obtain blood for laboratory testing or to infuse medications or nutrition” Farou et al (2020).
Bactericidal and antiproliferative effects of parenteral nutrition solutions – Full Text
“Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) due to pathogenic microorganisms pose a major threat to patients requiring parenteral nutrition (PN). Additives contained in medicines and foods have antiproliferative and bacteriostatic effects on pathogenic microorganisms” Ohara et al (2020).
Care bundles and regular feedback reduce central line-associated complications
“Reinforcing CVAD care bundles with direct feedback could significantly decrease CVAD-associated complications in terms of infection at 6 months post-intervention, and occlusion at 3 and 6 months post-intervention” Chaiyakulsil et al (2020).
Shallow-angle needle guide for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“Use of a shallow angle of approach needle guide resulted in a lower rate of posterior vein injuries during venipuncture of a simulated vein” Watanabe et al (2020).
Peripherally inserted central catheter malposition to a persistent left superior vena cava
“Persistent left superior vena cava is rare and asymptomatic and is usually discovered incidentally during or after insertion of a central venous catheter” Li et al (2020).
Recommendations for core critical care ultrasound competencies – Full Text
“The resulting recommendations offer the most contemporary and evolved set of core CCUS competencies for an intensive care clinician yet described” Wong et al (2020).
Impact of hospital acquired infections on pediatric bone marrow transplant patients
“Adjusted analysis revealed CLABSI and respiratory adenovirus infection independently increased mortality risk by 3-fold” Hanisch et al (2020).
Guidelines for the management of extravasation
“The purpose of these practice guidelines is to offer and share strategies for preventing extravasation from occurring and measures for handling drugs known to cause tissue necrosis” Kim et al (2020).
Patient experience of OPAT services – Full Text
“Less frequent antibiotic dosing and better social support were associated with improved adherence to OPAT” Hamad et al (2020).
Preventing falls in outpatient oncology infusion center
“Patients with cancer are highly susceptible to falls because of the neurologic deficits caused by chemotherapy treatments” Shah et al (2020).
Risk factors for HIV transmission among medical students
“It is important to more actively popularize HIV testing in students, explain risk factors of HIV transmission, and to a organize needlestick injury prevention and control program” Chernyshov (2020).
Managing central venous access during a healthcare crisis
“Implementation of a dedicated central venous access line team during a pandemic or other healthcare crisis” Chun et al (2020).
Pediatric central line tip location and the role of carina?
“We investigated the relationship between the SVC-RA junction and the carina in children” Hirschl et al (2020).
UEDVT in COVID positive patient with midline catheter
“We describe the case of a coronavirus disease patient with midline who, during ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure helmet with underarm fastening straps, presented thrombosis of the axillary vein in the armpit” Vailati et al (2020).
Intravenous admixture preparation and consideration of pH
“As the solution goes away from the pH of maximum stability, the drug can degrade more rapidly and have a short beyond-use date” Allen (2020).
Asymptomatic central line-associated bloodstream infections in children – Full Text
“The commonest and the severe complication of CVC is the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). This study was done to assess the etiology and infectious complications of CVC in children on long term hemodialysis” Jayaweera and Sivakumar (2020).
Subcutaneous furosemide successfully delivered in the community
“In those with end-stage heart failure, there is limited evidence that furosemide can be given subcutaneously to relieve symptoms and avoid hospital admission” Brown et al (2020).
Extravasation treatment with medical-grade honey
“We present a case series of 7 preterm neonates (28-36 weeks of gestation) with extravasation injuries secondary to peripheral intravenous administration of total parental nutrition and medication” Smaropoulos et al (2020).
ECG PICC tip location and UEDVT rate reduction
“The use of electrocardiographic to confirm peripherally inserted central catheter tip placement at the cavoatrial junction was associated with significantly fewer deep vein thrombosis events than radiographic imaging” Kleidon et al (2020).
Implanted port for measurement of central venous pressure – Full Text
“The pressure measurements recorded using CICC and TIP were identical in both the static and dynamic bench tests” Kuo et al (2020).
Managing AV cannulation – national UK quality improvement project
“Cannulation is essential for haemodialysis with arteriovenous access, but also damages the arteriovenous access making it prone to failure” Fielding et al (2020).
Ultrasound-guided anatomical evaluation of right internal jugular vein in children
“The right internal jugular vein is commonly preferred for central venous cannulation, and ultrasonographic assessment and guidance is the recommended technique for this procedure” Uzumcugil and Ekinci (2020).
Review of chlorhexidine dressings for short-term IV catheters
“Concomitant use of CHG for skin disinfection and CHG-impregnated dressing may significantly increase contact dermatitis” Buetti et al (2020).
Review of CLABSI and UEDVT rates in the ICU
“To compare Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) and catheter-related thrombosis rates in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and onco-hematologic patients with PICC lines and CVCs” Mavrovounis et al (2020).
Comprehensive education system recommended for IV care improvement
“The aim of this study was to determine the predictive strength of students’ self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and other characteristics in performing intravenous practices and monitor phlebitis and infiltration” Dogu Kokcu et al (2020).
Self-infusion of subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin
“Self-infusion via subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin (SCIG) allows patient input to design an individualized and optimal treatment plan” Duff et al (2020).
Weighted blankets for anxiety reduction in adult chemotherapy patients
“Based on the results, a standard-weight, medical-grade therapeutic weighted blanket can be safely used to reduce anxiety in patients” Vinson et al (2020).
Review of infusion pump medication safety library logs for near-miss events
“The study identified a significant number of lookalike-soundalike near miss errors, with cancellations of one medication being rapidly followed by the programming of a second” Waterson et al (2020).