Antibiotic impregnated PICC review in neonates – Full Text
“This retrospective study did not find a significant reduction in infection rates by using PICCs containing anti-infective drugs in neonates. Current antibiotic impregnations do not seem to be effective in preventing blood stream infections” Koppitz et al (2024).
Umbilical venous catheter malpostion case study – Full Text
“Umbilical venous (UV) catheters (UVCs) are commonly used in severely ill neonates. Complications associated with UVC often result from an inappropriate UVC position. Calcification of the UV, a rare complication, was observed in an extremely low-birth-weight infant born at 23 weeks of gestation” Yamamoto and Iijima (2024).
ClearGuard HD caps in pediatric hemodialysis patients
“Routine use of ClearGuard caps in pediatric dialysis centers was associated with a reduction of HD CA-BSI rates in pediatric HD patients” Nau et al (2024).
How to identify gaps in knowledge about PICC
“This study aimed to build an instrument for analysing nurses’ knowledge about PICCs and assess its content validity” Bispo et al (2024).
Invasive device-associated skin complications in paediatrics – Full Text
“This systematic review highlights the need for standardized definitions and reporting methods to better surveil and benchmark device-related complications, particularly for understudied device types” Takashima et al (2024).
Subclavian vein catheters in paediatric cancer patients
“This study showed increased difficulty and higher morbidity related to infraclavicular subclavian vein catheterization among infants and children suffering from cancer” Jarraya et al (2024).
Venipuncture in adults guide
“The aims are to increase knowledge of the anatomical structures associated with venepuncture, demonstrate the clinical procedural technique of venepuncture, and provide an awareness of the dangers and complications of this invasive technique” Ford and Skarparis (2024).
KiteLock 4% next generation IV lock solution
“KiteLock 4% catheter lock is a solution designed to combat the triple threat of infection, occlusion and biofilm. This locking solution is described as the only locking solution to provide cover for all three complications” Barton (2024).
IV care bundles scoping review
“To find information on the use of care bundles for care of arterial, central, and peripherally inserted venous catheters” Reynolds et al (2024).
Immediate CVC insertion-related complications – Full Text
“This study showed that major immediate insertion-related complications, although not directly responsible for any death, were associated with increased 30-day, 90-day and 180-day mortality. These findings clearly demonstrate the importance of using all possible means to prevent avoidable insertion-related complications after central venous catheterisation” Ingefors et al (2024).
Winged peripheral IV cannula review
“The case studies included with this article introduce Nipro’s Safetouch Cath Winged with Injection Port as a new cost-effective choice of PIVC, which is now available from NHS Supply Chain” Munoz-Mozas and Gabriel (2024).
Central venous catheterization simulation training
“These results indicate that there has been a decrease in mechanical, infectious, and thrombosis complications, which correlates with the US-IJCVC training large-scale deployment” Gonzalez-Vargas et al (2024).
Reducing the need for neonatal peripheral IV access
“Administering enteral feedings on admission to stable, late preterm infants, reduced the need for peripheral IV access and thus decreased pain from this procedure” Hanford et al (2024).
Implantable port pocket infection risk
“Skin complications after the central venous port placement were related to cetuximab administration and the timing of cetuximab therapy” Sueyoshi et al (2024).
Post CVC removal blood stream infection in neonates – Full Text
“Antibiotic administration upon CVCs removal does not significantly reduce the incidence of PCRS but offers less post-catheter removal blood stream infection” Ji et al (2024).
Impact of Bee Buzzy during phlebotomy
“The results show that the use of Bee Buzzy during phlebotomy has a pain-relieving effect, and the use of Bee Buzzy and puppet has an anti-fear effect in 3-6-year-old children” Yaz et al (2023).
Hemodialysis catheter malpositioned into azygos vein
“A patient was admitted for a dysfunctional hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter (TCC) placed in the azygos vein for 4 years” Xiong et al (2024).
Central line complications in neonates – Full Text
“Future research is aimed at novel ways of central line securement to minimise mechanical complications and the use of antimicrobial catheters to reduce the rate of CLABSI” Perme (2023).
CLABSI bundle efficiency in ICU – Full Text
“Standardized ratios proved helpful in identify increasing trends of CLABSI in the ICU and monitoring the impact of a simple effective tool, i.e., training on and implementation of a bundle for CVC management” Boni et al (2024).
CHG IV dressing comparison – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to analyze the release rate of CHG and the antimicrobial activity of a novel CHG-releasing dressing, Oper film® protect CHG, and to compare these parameters to those of the dressing Tegaderm™ CHG in healthy volunteers” Masferrer et al (2024).
Peripheral IV management systematic review protocol – Full Text
“This review will synthesize and integrate current research on the practices relating to the insertion, removal, and management of short and midline peripheral intravenous catheters on consumer experiences and outcomes in acute health care” Nelson et al (2024).
PICC and CVC infection comparison – Full Text
“The present study was conducted to compare the indwelling time of CVC and PICC placements leading to microbial colonization by multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDROs) in critically ill patients” Pitiriga et al (2024).
Heparin or normal saline flush in pediatrics – Full Text
“This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of heparin versus normal saline for the care of peripheral intravenous catheters in pediatrics, to provide reliable evidence support for clinical care” Li et al (2024).
Reducing venipuncture pain with music – Full Text
“Music interventions were associated with reduced venipuncture pain. Comparisons between types of acoustic stimulations revealed no significant differences. Therefore, music intervention could be a safe and inexpensive pain relief method for venipuncture” Yamada et al (2023).
Upper arm implantable port and PICC malposition – Full Text
“A retrospective analysis of 124 patients with upper arm infusion port implantation and 130 patients with PICC implantation was performed” Chen et al (2024).
Reusable tourniquet contamination systematic review – Full Text
“Based on available studies, this review aims to analyse the indirect transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens present on blood collection tourniquets, which may spread infectious diseases between patients in daily clinical practice” Szymczyk et al (2023).
Intravenous to oral antibiotic switch decision making – Full Text
“In summary, our model provides individualised, fair, and interpretable predictions for when a patient could switch from IV-to-oral antibiotic treatment” Bolton et al (2024).
Meropenem stability in elastomeric pumps – Full Text
“This work is of high importance to show the clinicians the real shelf life of meropenem when administered in portable elastomeric infusion devices” Esteban-Cartelle et al (2024).
ECG PICC tip location and PLSVC – Full Text
“Herein, we detailed a case involving a breast cancer patient whose PLSVC was identified during the placement of PICC because of the negative P-wave in electrocardiogram (ECG)” Pan et al (2024).
Diagnostic laboratory tests and patient blood loss – Full Text
“Diagnostic laboratory tests are associated with significant patient blood loss, but are a modifiable risk factor. The use of small-volume tubes and closed blood collection devices decreases the volume of patient blood drawn for analysis and prevents blood waste” Neef et al (2024).