Hand hygiene compliance in ICU
“Hand disinfection (HD) is known to be the single most effective prevention measure to avoid nosocomial infections, but the compliance rate (CR) remains low” Siebers et al (2023).
Predialysis vascular access placement
“Among patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing vascular access surgery when their eGFR was <15 ml/min/1.73 m2, catheter use at dialysis initiation was much less likely when an AV graft, rather than an AV fistula, was placed" Allon et al (2023).
Hand hygiene and gloving compliance during peripheral IV cannulation – Full Text
“We encourage infection control teams to utilize this tool to raise awareness among HCWs responsible for PVC placement about the risk of infection associated inadequate hand hygiene” Farizon et al (2023).
Heel stick blood sample quality – Full Text
“Before the procedure, warming the infant’s heel is often a customary practice, but no consensus exists on the most effective heel-warming method” Toennesen et al (2023).
Apheresis procedure and adverse events – Full Text
“Peripheral veins were used in 56% as the vascular access. The preferred anticoagulant was ACD. AEs occurred in 2.7% of all procedures and were mostly mild (1%) and moderate 1.5% (needed supportive medication) and, only rarely, severe (0.15%)” Vrielink et al (2023).
PICC coating and pathogen colonization – Full Text
“The results indicate that selected coatings show activity against selected planktonic pathogens that extend between 16 and 33 days, with similar periods of biofilm prevention” Zaugg et al (2023).
Contaminated clinical surfaces in ICU – Full Text
“The visual inspection identified dirtiness in the infusion pump, alcohol dispenser, and telephone. The surface that showed a high level of contamination by organic matter identified by the adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence test was the telephone, with a median of 1012 RLU/cm2 (±348.8)” Luiz Silva Alvim et al (2023).
Role clinical microbiology laboratory in OPAT – Full Text
“Optimal care of patients requiring long-term outpatient parenteral or oral antimicrobial therapy by infectious diseases (ID) specialists is facilitated by an accurate microbiologic diagnosis” Optimal care of patients requiring long-term outpatient parenteral or oral antimicrobial therapy by infectious diseases (ID) specialists is facilitated by an accurate microbiologic diagnosis et al (2023).
PICC length calculation method – Full Text
“The results of this study that the proposed modified measurement method may be able to reduce the incidence of long peripherally inserted central catheter placement among medical intensive care unit patients” Yeh et al (2023).
Central catheter lock solution systematic review – Full Text
“In conclusion, the most effective locking solution to date is an antilocking solution made up of an antibiotic or antimicrobial agent combined with low-dose heparin” Haq et al (2023).
Peripheral vascular access pain – Full Text
“The objective of this study was to apply vagal stimulation to the neck area using standardised cold, and then analyse the level of vascular access discomfort experienced by individuals who underwent venous cannulation from the dorsal side of the hand prior to anaesthesia” Canikli Adıgüzel et al (2023).
Totally implantable venous access port redesigned – Full Text
“The theoretical design of Y-Z MTIVAP is feasible, and the preliminary in vitro simulation experiment shows that it can significantly improve puncture success rate and shortened operation time” Zhang et al (2023).
Educational intervention and CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“To assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals’ compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit” Oliveira et al (2023).
CVC locking solution systematic review – Full Text
“The objective of this systematic review is to determine the extent and quality of evidence for use of different types of locking fluids to prevent central venous access device complications in adult critical care patients” Ornowska et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation curriculum – Full Text
“A focused curriculum for enhancing skills in UG-SCV cannulation using a novel 3D model was successfully implemented and validated through a usability test design” Tanwani et al (2023).
Reducing pain during venipuncture – Full Text
“This study investigated the effectiveness of trace image and coloring for kids-book (TICK-B), cough trick, and balloon inflation techniques in reducing pain and fear in children during venipuncture” Suleman et al (2023).
CVAD choice in palliative care – Full Text
“We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the published literature to evaluate the complication rates of CVADs in this clinical setting” Wong et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention practices
“CLABSI cases can provide insight into adherence to guideline-recommended prevention practices and identify areas for improvement at individual institutions” Harrington et al (2023).
Heparin lock solution alternative
“Sodium bicarbonate is as effective as classic unfractionated heparin in preventing catheter lumen thrombosis with a comparable incidence of catheter-related complications” Islam (2023).
Difficult IV access and delays in care – Full Text
“In this study, DIVA cases requiring USGIV access were positively associated with significantly longer times to access, contrast CT imaging, and disposition compared to patients without DIVA at our community ED” Huang et al (2023).
Nurses experience of needlestick injuries
“Understanding the risk situations and coping mechanisms for needlestick injuries experienced by nurses facilitates their prevention” Min et al (2023).
Subcutaneous infusion of concentrated immunoglobulins
“In-line pressures were reduced compared with conventional immunoglobulin 20%, and local tolerance was not altered. Reduction of in-line pressures was more pronounced with thinner needle sets, indicating a potential benefit for patients” Leidenmühler et al (2023).
Candida CLABSI rates during COVID-19 pandemic
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, our facility experienced a significant increase in Candida CLABSI and a significant correlation of Candida CLABSIs with acute care COVID-19 hospitalizations” Ford et al (2023).
Infusion container design and dosing accuracy
“We analyzed the overfill and residual volume of 22 pre-filled infusion containers and evaluated the impact on the (simulated) dosing accuracy of a therapeutic drug product for different handling scenarios” Wozniewski et al (2023).
Care of peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“Implementation of a comprehensive device assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) reduced idle catheters and catheter complications, despite higher device utilization” Ray-Barruel et al (2023).
Timely administration of medication in trauma patients
“We propose a new mnemonic for the delivery of relevant intravenous or intraosseous medications in trauma patients” Campbell et al (2023).
DEHP exposure during IV therapy
“This study demonstrates that DEHP exposure also contributes to cardiac dysfunction in a dose- and time-dependent manner” Swift et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention return on investment
“The overall savings of the SNM as of December 2020 were estimated at US$68.8 million, with an estimated return on investment (ROI) of 765%” Coelho Oliveira et al (2023).
Cyanoacrylate glue use with neonatal PICC
“Catheter securement with tissue adhesive is safe and effective in reducing failure and complication rates in the neonatal population” Piersigilli et al (2023).
Vascular access using pocket ultrasound – Full Text
“This study suggests that biplane visualization with the use of pocket ultrasound for internal jugular cannulation in simulated models did not demonstrate significant differences when compared with in-plane and out-of-plane visualization techniques” Garzón et al (2023).