PLSVC detected during implantable port placement – Full Text
“We present the case of an 85-year-old female with PLSVC that was accidentally detected during central venous port placement” Masaki and Kawamoto (2023).
Low infusion rates for premature neonates – Full Text
“Delayed drug delivery to premature neonates due to multi-infusion systems may compromise accurate drug administration and lead to dosing errors” Krysiak et al (2023).
Epirubicin extravasation injury – Full Text
“Among various chemotherapeutic drugs, DNA binding vesicants like epirubicin and doxorubicin can lead to extensive tissue necrosis following extravasation” Yellinedi et al (2023).
Intravenous infusion administration rate variation – Full Text
“The analysis of the infusion rate according to fluid height and PVC diameter provided basic data on intravenous infusion nursing. The results are expected to provide evidence for the standardization of intravenous infusion nursing” Han et al (2023).
FDA evaluating plastic syringes made in China – Full Alert
“The FDA received information about quality issues associated with several Chinese manufacturers of syringes. We are concerned that certain syringes manufactured in China may not provide consistent and adequate quality or performance” FDA (2023).
FDA announce Alaris infusion pump recall – Full Alert
“Becton Dickinson (BD)/Carefusion 303 is recalling their Alaris Infusion Pumps due to compatibility issues with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes” FDA (2023).
FDA announce Sapphire IV pump recall – Full Alert
“Eitan Medical Ltd is recalling the Sapphire MT Infusion Pump, Sapphire Epidural Infusion Pump, and Sapphire Plus Infusion Pump due to software issues in software version Rev 16.10” FDA (2023).
Community hospital based OPAT services – Full Text
“An outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy team from a Veterans Affairs facility managed patients discharged from their own facility and neighboring community hospitals” Tiemann et al (2023).
CHG sponge and gel IV dressing comparison – Full Text
“The findings of this study suggest that the use of CHG gel dressings may be more effective in reducing the risk of CLABSIs and associated clinical costs compared to CHG sponge dressings in hospitalized patients. Moreover, there appears to be no significant discrepancy in contact dermatitis rates between CHG gel and CHG sponge dressings” Hou et al (2023).
PICC CLABSI pathogens – Full Text
“To describe the rate of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) -associated bloodstream infections, and the pathogens involved” Volpari et al (2023).
Review of checklists used in ICU – Full Text
“Future research on checklists in the intensive care unit should focus on establishing clinical guidelines for checklist types and processes for ongoing modification and improvements using post-intervention data” Erikson et al (2023).
CLABSI most commonly reported type of nosocomial infection in PICU – Full Text
“A total of 51 patients developed 145 nosocomial infections. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) were the most commonly reported type of nosocomial infections (28.3%). The majority of the isolated organisms (58.7%) were gram-negative, followed by fungal infections (35.1%) and gram-positive organisms (6.2%)” Almazeedi et al (2023).
Improving peripheral intravenous catheter outcomes – Full Text
“This study aimed to show that a vascular access training program (Operation STICK) in the emergency department (ED) improves the outcomes of traditionally placed peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC)” Mielke et al (2023).
PICC fractures in neonates – Full Text
“Vigilance during insertion, maintenance, and removal, along with care to avoid excessive force during removal and high pressure during flushing, can help prevent catheter breakage. More research is required to improve prevention strategies for PICC fractures in neonates” Balasundaram et al (2023).
How to predict OPAT readmission – Full Text
“These results suggest that a higher CCI score is associated with a non-statistically significant increased risk of unplanned hospitalization. We concluded that the CCI may therefore be used in future decision-making regarding the acceptance of patients to OPAT and requires further investigation” Stubbs et al (2023).
CLABSI surveillance criteria – Full Text
“Modified criteria were not superior to CDC/NHSN criteria for surveillance. Thus, there is a scope of improving the modified criteria for the purpose of surveillance. CLBSI load was higher; CLABSI bundle for prevention is thus highly recommended” Rai et al (2023).
Intravenous fluid therapy in major trauma patients – Full Text
“Hypertonic crystalloid use did not result in superior 28- to 30-day survival. Increasing evidence supports the scientific rationale for early use of high-ratio blood components, but their use requires careful consideration” Gianola et al (2023).
Home parenteral nutrition study from a national UK IF reference centre
“This is the largest series reporting disease behaviour and long-term outcomes in CD-IF and the first describing prophylactic therapy use. The incidence of disease recurrence was low. Immunosuppressive therapy appears to be safe in HPN-dependent patients with no increased risk of CRBSI” Kopczynska et al (2023).
Central venous catheter length and bubble test accuracy
“Catheter length can change both the time between the injection of the contrast media and its appearance at the catheter tip and the injection duration. Hub-to-tip times obtained with 20 and 40 cm and overall injection duration did not differ significantly; skilled personnel could substantially reduce both values analyzed in this study” Giustivi et al (2023).
Cardiac arrest outcomes following intraosseous and intravenous access – Full Text
“Intraosseous drug delivery in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with overall poorer outcomes than intravenous drug delivery” Nilsson et al (2023).
Clinical outcomes of ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports
“Ultrasound-guided TIVAP implantation via the posterior approach of the IJV is feasible, safe, and effective, with a low rate of intraoperative and postoperative complications” Wang et al (2023).
Hemodialysis central venous catheter management
“The results showed that thanks to a series of interventions it was possible to decrease the risk of CRBSI and lowered the risk of catheter removal, hospitalization rate and morbidity rate” Sellami et al (2023).
Blood component use in the United States
“Blood transfusion is one of the most common medical procedures and can be lifesaving. In the US, approximately 11 million units of red blood cells (RBCs), 2.5 million units of platelets, 2.2 million units of plasma, and 1.2 million units of cryoprecipitate are transfused annually” Cohn and Shaz (2023).
Number of blood culture sets from patients who inject drugs
“The benefits of possibly isolating a pathogen from a third blood culture set do not universally outweigh the risks for contaminant growth for people who inject drugs. A third blood culture should be considered in specific clinical scenarios” Shih et al (2023).
Neonatal PICC complication – Full Text
“Cardiorespiratory compromise due to hyperalimentation fluid extravasation caused by a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) that migrated into the mediastinum was reported previously” Alawi and Maddali (2023).
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest vascular access
“Our objective was to evaluate the association between peripheral intravenous (PIV), tibial intraosseous (TIO), or humeral intraosseous (HIO) as first vascular attempt strategies and outcomes for patients suffering OHCA” Benner et al (2023).
Evaluation of novel rapid infusion device
“We conducted a comparative effectiveness study of a novel rapid infusion device for prehospital fluid delivery in suspected sepsis patients” Patel et al (2023).
CLABSI education linked to total parenteral nutrition administration
“There is a major need to improve the knowledge and practice of critical care nurses in India regarding central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), which is a serious potential complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)” Gaur and Natha (2023).
Pediatric blood culture bottle choice
“The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of anaerobic blood culture in pediatric patients by comparing the detection rate and distribution of bacteria between aerobic and anaerobic blood culture bottles” Noh et al (2023).
How to reduce the carbon footprint of anaesthesia – Full Text
“We identified opportunities and challenges to reducing the carbon footprint of anaesthesia in Australian hospitals by way of system-level and individual behavioural change. Our findings will be used to inform the development of communication and behavioural interventions aiming to mitigate carbon emissions of healthcare” etBreth-Petersen al (2023).