Clinical outcomes associated with extended piperacillin-tazobactam infusion – Full Text

“Hospital-wide implementation of EI TZP was associated with lower odds of 14-day mortality and incidence of C. difficile infection with cost savings at our institution” Chan et al (2023).

Start-up delays with syringe infusion pumps used for microinfusion – Full Text

“With the aim to reduce start-up delays, this study compared fluid delivery during start-up of syringe infusion pumps without venting, with ambient pressure venting, and with central venous pressure (CVP)-adjusted venting” Weiss et al (2023).

Stability of aciclovir in elastomeric infusion devices

“Aciclovir solution can be given as a continuous 24-hour infusion for OPAT services at a concentration range of 200-2400 mg in 240 mL in Accufuser and Easypump II elastomeric devices following 14 days storage at room temperature, protected from light” Sime et al (2023).

Peripheral vein trauma in patients undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy

“This study has provided accurate clinical indicators of vascular trauma in antineoplastic chemotherapy patients. These results can contribute to establishing interventions, thereby reducing costs and maximizing health outcomes in this population” Lima et al (2023).

Human exposure to micro plastics during IV infusion – Full Text

“Herein, we developed comprehensive analytical methods to detect polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MNPs down to 20 nm, and found about 0.52 μg equal to 105-1011 particles of PVC-MNPs released from intravenous infusion products (IVIPs) during each intravenous infusion of 250 mL injection” Li et al (2023).

Patients lived experiences of parenteral nutrition

“The identified themes provide a broader understanding of contemporary shared lived experiences and concerns relevant to PN consumers and their caregivers” Barrera et al (2023).

Intravenous fluid management in pediatric trauma patients

“We present a validated algorithm for intravenous fluid management in pediatric trauma patients that focuses on the de-escalation of fluids. Focusing on this time point of fluid therapy will help minimize iatrogenic complications of crystalloid fluids within this patient population” Duron et al (2023).

Cost-effectiveness of taurolidine-citrate IV lock

“Taurolidine-citrate in the primary prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in chronic intestinal failure patients on home parenteral nutrition is associated with reduced hospital costs and infection rates” Williams et al (2023).

Relationship between hemodialysis catheter tip design and catheter dysfunction

“Hemodialysis catheter dysfunction is an important problem for patients with kidney failure. The optimal design of the tunneled catheter tip is unknown. This study evaluated the association of catheter tip design with the duration of catheter function” Lazarus et al (2023).

Underreporting of needlestick injuries – Full Text

“The purpose of this research is to examine the epidemiology of NSIs and NSI underreporting, as well as to identify the determinants associated with the occurrence of NSIs and the underreporting of such injuries” Tonghui et al (2023).

Management of UEDVT in cancer patients

“In symptomatic patients, venous ultrasound is the most appropriate choice for first-line diagnostic imaging of CRT because it is noninvasive, and its diagnostic performance is high (which is not the case in asymptomatic patients)” Elias et al (2023).

Intravenous iron formulations in adults

“Based on the preponderance of published evidence, intravenous iron should be moved up-front for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in those conditions in which oral iron is suboptimal” Van Doren et al (2023).

CVC insertion simulation training to reduce skill decay

“A program of LDHF simulation training is an important activity in meeting the continuing education/training needs of CRNAs in improving and retaining CVC insertion proficiency” Olson et al (2023).

Management of catheter-related upper extremity deep vein thrombosis

“Our study demonstrated a relatively low rate of recurrent VTE and moderate rate of major bleeding events within the first 3 months in patients with cancer and catheter-related upper extremity DVT” Wang and Kou (2023).

Peripheral venous catheter bloodstream infections – Full Text

“We investigated catheter-related BSIs in Switzerland and found peripheral venous catheter (PVC) BSI incidence increased during 2021–2022 compared with 2020” Zanella et al (2023).

How effective is a sternal intraosseous device

“Sternal-IO access was successful in nearly 80% of attempts. The indications for sternal-IO placement among civilians require further evaluation compared with IV and extremity IO access” Hynes et al (2023).

Peripheral blood cultures in children with cancer

“The proportion of bloodstream infections detected only through peripheral BC was 24%, higher than previously reported, not due to sample volume. We recommend obtaining peripheral as well CVC BC in children with FN” Sarquis et al (2023).

PICC securement with cyanoacrylate glue

“In this study, we aimed to investigate the usefulness of cyanoacrylate glue (CG) in managing peripherally inserted central venous catheters in adults” Kurata et al (2023).

Dedicated CLABSI prevention registered nurse role

“An expert trained role dedicated to central line management reduces CLABSI occurrences, reduces healthcare costs, and improves patient outcomes” Star et al (2023).

Peripheral IV catheter care standards – Full Text

“The present review mapped the evidence about the insertion and maintenance of peripheral venous catheters that can be improved with training of good practices and the quality of the team, regarding the use of tools, materials and instruments for the evaluation of care” Costa et al (2023).

Sharps injuries within the healthcare student population

“More research is needed on the extent of sharps injuries in healthcare students in European countries and the UK as well as on their physical and psychological effects. Education and training in sharps use and disposal are essential” Hambridge (2023).

Central catheter CLABSI salvage

“The incidence rate of CLABSIs in an expert HPN centre remains low. In case of CLABSIs, according to specific protocol, approximately 50% of CVC were removed immediately (essentially due to bacteriological characteristics). In case of CLABSIs and without initial complication, 80% of CVCs can be maintained at 3 months. These results justify a conservative attitude according to standardized protocol” Cohen et al (2023).

Meropenem infusion options in sepsis – Full Text

“The aim of this study was to compare the clinical effectiveness of prolonged infusion and intermittent infusion of meropenem in patients with sepsis” Lokhandwala et al (2023).

Central vein stenosis in hemodialysis vascular access – Full Text

“Central venous stenosis is a significant and frequently encountered problem in managing hemodialysis (HD) patients” Echefu et al (2023).

Umbilical catheter dwell time and CLABSI rates – Full Text

“The median dwell time of UV catheter was 7 days, and the incidence of UVC-associated CLABSI was 3.03/1000 catheter days in China. The daily risk of UVC-associated CLABSI and other complications increased with the dwell time” Zheng et al (2023).

Impact of PICC materials and design on PICC complications – Full Text

“Meta-analysis results showed that PICC designs reduce the incidence of obstruction, and at the critical value of PICC-associated bloodstream infection, but may have no effects on other complications” Ding et al (2023).

Neonatal CVC related pericardial effusion – Full Text

“CVC-associated PCE mostly occurs in the early post-catheterization stages (within 4 days) in infants. Some cases may have critical clinical manifestations and progress rapidly, with some even developing pericardial tamponade” Zhang et al (2023).

CVC replacement after candidemia – Full Text

“Deferred central venous catheter (CVC) replacement places children with intestinal failure (IF) at risk of complications. We hypothesized that early CVC replacement after uncomplicated candidemia is safe and beneficial” Katz et al (2023).

Home-based and facility-based OPAT – Full Text

“In this systematic literature review and meta-analysis, we did not find a statistically significant difference in readmission and treatment failure rates between home-based and facility-based OPAT” Hasegawa et al (2023).

Chemotherapy infusion rate considerations – Full Text

“Clinicians should consider how to further standardize infusion therapy, and innovate new infusion strategies to increase efficacy, reduce toxicity, improve patient satisfaction and save health resource costs” Lan et al (2023).