Distraction during venous blood sampling – Full Text
“The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of active compared with passive distraction-based interventions in relieving anxiety, fear, and pain in hospitalized preschool and school-age children during venous blood sampling” Huhtala et al (2023).
Rapid identification of microorganisms from positive blood cultures – Full Text
“We aimed to compare the time to optimal antimicrobial therapy (OAT) for the BF-FA-BCIP vs. standard culture-based identification” Agnetti et al (2023).
Review of the overuse of intravenous medicine – Full Text
“Intravenous medicines are associated with a higher rate of bloodstream and catheter related infections, require more nursing resources to administer, and are less comfortable for patients than oral equivalents” Eii et al (2023).
Unplanned PICC removal – Full Text
“In this study, peripherally inserted central catheters with a proximal valve had a higher risk of unplanned removals, especially in patients without cancer. The peripherally inserted central catheter type should be considered in advance, and clinical staff should take appropriate measures to prevent unplanned removals after insertion” Yu et al (2023).
Brachiocephalic vein central venous access – Full Text
“This literature review examines the feasibility of direct puncture and cannulation of the brachiocephalic veins (BCVs) for intravenous access in shocked adult trauma patients” Green et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided tunneled hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“Radiographic fluoroscopy requires structural and personnel infrastructure and exposes the patient to ionizing radiation. Here, we investigate the feasibility of solely ultrasound-guided placement of tunneled central venous dialysis catheters (USCVCs)” Kächele et al (2023).
Needlestick prevention among newly recruited nurses – Full Text
“The group’s ability to improve occupational protective behaviors may be positively impacted through increased adaptability, improved sleep, active participation in nursing skill-based competitions, strengthening guidance and education on occupational protection” Xu et al (2023).
OPAT implementation bundle
“Within a Belgian, single, large community-based hospital, a multimodal intervention bundle resulted in increases in OPAT implementation, infection complexity, and required treatment durations without statistically significant differences in outcomes” Missiaen et al (2023).
Intravenous injection virtual reality simulator
“The virtual reality program for intravenous injection administration can be an effective education tool, fostering students’ motivation to learn and a heightened sense of accomplishment” Chang et al (2023).
Inadvertent guidewire insertion into the vertebral vein – Full Text
“During central venous catheterization using the anatomic landmark technique to target the internal jugular vein, a guidewire is inadvertently inserted into the suspected vertebral vein” Lee et al (2023).
Neonatal adverse drug reactions
“Neonates hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) commonly experience Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR). Thus, we aimed to develop and validate a tool for predicting ADRs in neonates hospitalized in NICUs” Duarte Leopoldino et al (2023).
Tibial or humeral intraosseous vascular access
“We did not detect an association between the first-attempted intra-arrest IO site (tibia vs. humerus) and clinical outcomes. Clinical trials are warranted to test differences between vascular access strategies” Brebner et al (2023).
CRBSI prevention e-learning platform – Full Text
“This study aims to assess intensive care unit (ICU) nurses’ and physicians’ knowledge regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for preventing CVC-related infections before and after an interactive distance education delivered through the e-learning platform Teleprometheus” Foka et al (2023).
PICC associated brachiocephalic vein rupture – Full Text
“We present a rare case of large bilateral pleural effusion, pericardial effusion and pneumomediastinum caused by a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line rupturing the left brachiocephalic vein, causing severe respiratory failure” Andrade Soares Ribeiro de Campos (2023).
OPAT osteomyelitis treatment – Full Text
“He was successfully treated with surgical debridement combined with the administration of teicoplanin plus rifampicin in the outpatient setting, completing, in total, a twelve-week course of antibiotic therapy” Papaetis et al (2023).
Alternative infusion system and neonatal CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“The change in perfusion system resulted in a significant decrease in the CLABSI rate (11.3 to 2.2 per 1000 catheter-days, <0.001). The period was independently associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of CLABSI after implementation (OR:0.12, 95%CI [0.03;0.39], P<0.001)" Picaud et al (2023).
Hemodialysis alternatives in CRBSI – Full Text
“We are presenting an ESRD patient with advanced vascular disease who developed metastatic CRBSI with worsening uremia who was successfully converted from intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) to peritoneal dialysis (PD)” Ghandour et al (2023).
Patient experience of hyperemesis gravidarum
“Infusion nurses are in a perfect position to provide support and compassionate care for women who are repeatedly coming to the hospital for rehydration treatment. Infusion nurses can validate women’s physical and emotional struggles with hyperemesis gravidarum and help to no longer make women feel stigmatized” Beck et al (2023).
Guidelines for natalizumab treatment
“This includes information on strategies to mitigate the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in natalizumab-treated patients, natalizumab use during pregnancy, and use with vaccines” O’Leary et al (2023).
Impact of COVID-19 on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted CLABSI incidence/rates. Observations from the different studies highlight significant gaps in healthcare associated infections (HCAI) knowledge and practice during the pandemic, and the importance of identifying preventive measures effective in reducing CLABSI, essential to health system resilience for future pandemics” Satta et al (2023).
Peripheral intravenous catheter complications in dogs
“To identify risk factors associated with peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) complications in dogs hospitalized in the critical care unit (CCU)” Granger et al (2023).
PIVC management by Kazakh pediatric nurses
“Despite the high confidence of the nurses, their actual knowledge of these skills needed to be higher. Some personal and professional factors influence the knowledge and confidence of pediatric nurses” Cruz et al (2023).
Near infrared vein visualization technology for peripheral IV access
“In a survey sent to facilities utilizing nIR technology, 48% of respondents incorporated nIR in nurse-driven protocols. Of these respondents, 88% reported improvement in patient satisfaction, 92% saw a reduction in escalations, and 79% reported a reduction in hospital-acquired infections associated with PIVC placement” Fraifeld and Thompson (2023).
Infusion phlebitis treatment with warm compress
“It was determined that applying warm water compresses three times a day in phlebitis care had a positive effect on healing” Aksoy and Bayram (2023).
IV catheter lock therapy in pediatrics – Full Text
“Catheter preservation rates were 75% and 62% in patients with therapeutic and prophylactic lock therapy, respectively, with a higher rate achieved among cancer patients with neutropenia (80%)” Niño-Serna et al (2023).
Pediatric CLABSI-free care
“Extended periods of CLABSI-free care in a pediatric hematology/oncology unit are achievable. A variety of factors contribute to the sustainability of being CLABSI-free. Data collection and analysis are important factors which aided in our understanding of our own CLABSI events” Thompson and Shaheen (2023).
Hemolysis following transfusion through peripheral IV catheters
“The objective of this study was to compare hemolysis marker levels after in vitro infusion of red blood cells (RBCs) according to storage time, infusion rate, and peripheral intravenous catheter size” Kita et al (2023).
Neonatal chlorhexidine skin disinfection study – Full Text
“To inform the feasibility and design of a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) of two antiseptic formulations, we conducted the Antiseptic Randomised Controlled Trial for Insertion of Catheters (ARCTIC) feasibility study to assess catheter colonisation, sepsis, and skin morbidity” Clarke et al (2023).
Review of six FDA-approved intraosseous access devices – Full Text
“However, little is known regarding the application times, placement accuracy, and end-user ratings of battery-powered and manual IO access devices. This study was specifically designed to fill these knowledge gaps on six FDA-approved IO access devices” Kay et al (2023).
Pediatric medication errors – Full Text
“Preventive risk management should be targeted on high-alert medications in paediatric hospital settings. In these actions, the use of intravenous drugs, such as parenteral nutrition, concentrated electrolytes, analgesics and antineoplastic agents, and off-label use of medications should be prioritised” Kuitunen et al (2023).