Decreased hospital infections with improvement in CHG bathing
We employed a mathematical model to assess the impact of CHG patient bathing on central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), and hospital-onset Clostridium difficile (C diff) infections and the associated costs” Reagan et al 92019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Multiple studies have shown that bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes reduces hospital-acquired infections […]
Persistent left superior vena cava identified by transesophageal echocardiography
During central venous cannulation, the presence of venous anomalies increases procedural complication rates” Horvath et al (2019). Abstract: A 70-year-old female with severe aortic stenosis presented for aortic valve replacement and underwent routine preoperative Swan-Ganz catheter placement. Transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated a dilated coronary sinus with a catheter present. A high suspicion of venous anomaly prompted […]
Candida albicans biofilm formation in clinical lipid emulsions
Receipt of parenteral nutrition (PN) remains an independent risk factor for developing catheter-related blood stream infections (CR-BSI) caused by fungi, including the polymorphic fungus Candida albicans that is notoriously adept at forming drug-resistant biofilm structures” Willems et al 92019). Abstract: Receipt of parenteral nutrition (PN) remains an independent risk factor for developing catheter-related blood stream […]
Development of a pediatric vascular access team
The purpose of the study was to examine if a pediatric peripheral vascular access algorithm with a pediatric vascular access team (PPVAA-VAT) improved IV placement outcomes compared with Pediatric Peripheral Vascular Access Algorithm (PPVAA)-alone use” Hartman et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Intravenous (IV) placement outcomes in pediatric patients need to be improved. The purpose of […]
Sonographic screening of internal jugular vein to detect catheter related thrombosis
Catheter-related IJV thrombosis is a frequent complication in ICU patients and is associated with the increased risk of CLABSI. Ultrasound screening is simple, feasible and accurate in diagnosing IJV thrombosis” Nm Bhat et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulation is a common procedure in the ICU with thrombosis being an […]
Impact of nursing education on CLABSI rates
The effectiveness of educational program on hand hygiene compliance was reflected in the improvement of posttest score, reduced number of missed opportunities and reduction of CLABSI rates in ICU” Acharya et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) have a higher incidence in the intensive care units of developing countries. […]
Sustainability of a standardised assessment for preventing ICU complications
This paper describes nurses’ perceptions of implementation strategies and the potential sustainability of a practice change intervention to prevent complications in a Malaysian ICU” Soh et al (2019). Abstract: Background: Quality improvement projects have been widely adopted to prevent complications in the ICU. Objective: This paper describes nurses’ perceptions of implementation strategies and the potential […]
Clinical use of Colistin in biofilm-associated infections
Biofilm is an adaptive bacterial strategy whereby microorganisms become encased in a complex glycoproteic matrix. The low concentration of oxygen and nutrients in this environment leads to heterogeneous phenotypic changes in the bacteria, with antimicrobial tolerance being of paramount importance” Lora-Tamayo et al (2019). Abstract: Biofilm is an adaptive bacterial strategy whereby microorganisms become encased […]
Care and maintenance of peripheral intravenous cannula
The study is mainly concerned about the care and maintenance of peripheral intravenous cannulation: to determine the knowledge and practice of nurses towards care and maintenance of IV cannula and to find out the obstacles encountered in caring and maintaining IV cannula” Osti et al (2019). Abstract: AIM: The study is mainly concerned about the […]
Literature review relating to medical adhesive related skin injuries
This article reviews the literature related to the causes of medical-adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSIs) and the reported patient effects, in particular pain and skin trauma and highlight some ‘at-risk’ patient groups and potential actions to minimise risk” Collier (2019). Abstract: The skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of the body […]
Incidental ultrasound finding during internal jugular vein cannulation
We report a case study of fat embolism seen on ultrasound at right internal jugular vein during central venous cannulation in a patient diagnosed with fat embolism syndrome. This case demonstrates the importance of ultrasound for evaluation of trauma cases with suspicion of fat embolism” Adi et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: We report a case […]
Central venous catheter-associated thrombosis in children with congenital hyperinsulinism
To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate CVC-associated thrombosis in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI)” Yau et al (2019). Abstract: SUMMARY: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is an important cause of severe hypoglycaemia in infancy. To correct hypoglycaemia, high concentrations of dextrose are often required through a central venous catheter (CVC) with consequent risk […]
Depression and quality of life in older adults on hemodialysis
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of depression, its associated factors and its impact on quality of life in an older population on hemodialysis” Alencar et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Depression is highly prevalent in hemodialysis patients, but few studies have evaluated older hemodialysis patients. The aim of this study was […]
Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infections in children
The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of CLABSIs in tunneled CVCs and analyze their risk factors in a general pediatric population” Paioni et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most common complications of central venous catheters (CVCs). The aim of this study was to examine […]
Femoral venous catheter in extremely low-birth-weight infants
To assess the applicability of the insertion of small diameter catheters through the femoral vein in extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants” Bergón-Sendín et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess the applicability of the insertion of small diameter catheters through the femoral vein in extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants. STUDY DESIGN: All femoral small diameter catheters (Silastic or […]
Clinical outcomes and economic impact of hemodialysis
We compared patients with pre-ESRD fistula surgery who initiated dialysis with a catheter versus a fistula in terms of the frequency of post-dialysis vascular access procedures and complications and their economic impact” Al-Balas et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease frequently undergo arteriovenous fistula creation prior to reaching end-stage renal disease […]
Microbiology and prevalence of E2SKAPE-resistant strains in CRBSI
The aim of this study was to describe the microbiology of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in cancer patients and to compare the prevalence of MDR ESKAPE microorganisms (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus spp, Klebsiella spp, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp) plus Escherichia coli (E2SKAPE)” de la Cruz-Hernández et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Central venous catheters […]
PICCs and central venous disease in hemodialysis patients
PICCs can cause CVD, and the basilic vein, which is regarded as the important last option for native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, is destroyed frequently after its use as the entry site of PICC” Park et al (2019). Abstract: Central venous disease (CVD) is difficult to treat and often […]
Peripherally inserted central catheters in critically ill newborns
The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the use of PICCs in our clinic for critically ill newborns to evaluate the relationship between catheter related factors and the occurrence of complications” Li et al (2019). Abstract: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can provide nutritional and medical support for very low birth weight or […]
Safety of umbilical catheters and PICCs for VLBW infants
The incidence of complications associated with the use of UVCs and PICCs in VLBW infants did not significantly differ in our study” Konstantinidi et al (2019). Abstract: Background and Objective: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and umbilical venous catheters (UVC) are frequently used for vascular access in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). While there is […]
Novel flow-controlled syringe infusion pump for precise and continuous drug delivery
This study compares the performance of a prototype flow-controlled syringe pump both at start-up, and during vertical displacement manoeuvres, with that of a standard infusion syringe pump” Batliner et al (2019). Abstract: Syringe infusion pumps are used for the administration of short-acting drugs in anaesthesia and critical care medicine, but are prone to flow irregularities […]
Syringe infusion pump with absolute piston displacement control
A vast majority of syringe pumps operate on stepper motors, which limits their effectiveness for precision fluid delivery using estimation algorithms” Ong et al (2019). Abstract: A vast majority of syringe pumps operate on stepper motors, which limits their effectiveness for precision fluid delivery using estimation algorithms. Such a system also hampers the ability to […]
Flushing of an intravenous catheter and unreliable laboratory results
This case underlines the importance of caution in the interpretation of laboratory results obtained from specimens that are collected in the proximity of an intravenous catheter, even in the absence of continuous infusion” Hengeveld et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Phlebotomy is an error-prone process in which mistakes are difficult to reveal. This case report describes […]
Ultrasound guidance for central venous access
Ultrasound-guided central line placement has been shown to decrease the number of needle puncture attempts, complication, and failure rates. In order to obtain successful central access, it is important to have adequate cognitive knowledge, workflow understanding, and manual dexterity to safely execute this invasive procedure” Leibowitz et al (2019). Abstract: Ultrasound-guided central line placement has […]
Systematic review of central-line-associated bloodstream infection
To establish the reliability of the application of National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) criteria within established reporting systems internationally” Larsen et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To establish the reliability of the application of National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) criteria within established reporting systems internationally. DESIGN: […]
Quality improvement initiative to decrease CLABSI in the pediatric units
The specific aims of the study were to evaluate adherence to the intervention components and rates of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) over five years” Santos et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are placed in pediatric patients that require frequent and/or long-term access for intravenous treatments and increase the risk for […]
Suitability of PICC for cardiac output assessment?
We investigated the agreement between transpulmonary thermodilution measurements obtained with bolus injection through peripherally inserted central catheter and centrally inserted central catheter (reference standard) using a transpulmonary thermodilution-calibrated Pulse Contour hemodynamic monitoring system (VolumeView/EV1000)” D’Arrigo et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Peripherally inserted central catheters are increasingly used in ICU as an alternative to centrally inserted […]
Comparison of complication rates associated with different PICC types
This retrospective cohort study evaluates the influence of PICC type on the rates and incidences of complications” Scrivens et al (2019). Abstract: Patients with hematological malignancies (HM) or undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) require reliable vascular access. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) meet this need, however, studies suggest these patients have higher rates of PICC-associated […]
Incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure among inpatients
We aimed to estimate the rate and incidence of PIVC failure at Manacor hospital (Spain) as baseline within a wider quality improvement initiative” Blanco-Mavillard et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most widely used invasive devices among inpatients. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are serious yet preventable events for patients. Although the […]
Vascular access strategies for early stage breast cancer patients
All vascular access strategies for administering chemotherapy in early stage breast cancer (EBC) are associated with risks and benefits. As the most effective type of access is unknown a feasibility trial, prior to conducting a large pragmatic trial, was undertaken” Robinson et al (2019). Abstract: PURPOSE: All vascular access strategies for administering chemotherapy in early […]