Immunotherapy infusion reaction – Full Text

“Timely identification, grading, and documentation of each infusion reaction can decrease cost and patient length of stay and improve patient outcomes” Peterson (2023).

Real-time data improves central line bundle compliance – Full Text

“We hypothesized that a digital display summarizing nursing documentation of invasive catheters (including central venous access devices, arterial catheters, and urinary catheters) would improve invasive device maintenance care and documentation” Davis et al (2023).

Beta-Lactam antibiotics in clinical practice – Full Text

“To minimize resistance and maximize clinical outcome, empirical therapy with a meropenem loading dose followed by high-dose-prolonged infusion should be considered in patients with high inoculum infections presenting as severe (Gram negative) sepsis” Tilanus and Drusano (2023).

Hemodialysis CLABSI prevention – Full Text

“The improvement in mean practice scores among the post-test group after the structured training program reveals that such interventions will ultimately lead to a decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) among hemodialysis patients” Singh et al (2023).

Piperacillin-Tazobactam associated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome – Full Text

“This case highlights the importance of recognizing the potential risk of developing SJS following drug administration and the need for prompt identification and management of the condition to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes” Kumar et al (2023).

Drug compatibility with paediatric parenteral nutrition admixtures – Full Text

“The co-administration of antiemetic drugs does not adversely affect lipid emulsion stability. This combination was consistently compatible during the evaluation period” Tomczak et al (2023).

Impact of syringe pump position on start-up fluid delivery

“Positioning of the pump prior to purging and connection to the central venous catheter resulted in a better start-up performance with delivered fluid closer to programmed and expected infusion volumes” Weiss et al (2023).

Administration of IV fluids and medicines in children

“n this article the author describes various types of venous access devices that are commonly seen in practice and details the preparation, checking and administration of IV fluids and medicines, including some complications that may arise” Rosengarten (2023).

OPAT readmission rate data – Full Text

“Patients receiving OPAT at home are at increased risk for early hospital readmission, but it is often due to reasons not associated with OPAT” Bradley et al (2023).

Ultrasound protocol to confirm CVC placement in preterm infants

“The protocol of POCUS that we propose is a reliable tool for assessing the central line positions in preterm infants” Amer et al (2023).

Venous blood gas analysis quality outcomes

“Collection of smaller volumes of venous blood than the specified filling volume in blood gas syringes may have an effect on the quality of some test results, namely lactate, hematocrit, total hemoglobin and sodium” Lippi et al (2023).

Superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text

“We present a case of a 27-year-old female with end-stage renal disease who developed chylothorax secondary to SVC syndrome caused by venous stenosis from a tunneled hemodialysis (HD) catheter” de Villa et al (2023).

Implantable port placement via cephalic vein cutdown technique – Full Text

“The methods of choice for implantation are the subclavian vein puncture approach and the cephalic vein cutdown technique, followed by internal jugular vein access and external jugular vein access” Karamanliev et al (2023).

Needlestick injury profile – Full Text

“Healthcare workers are constantly at risk of exposure to splash, sharp and needle stick injuries, and although all categories of workers are at risk, nurses are at particularly high risk” Praisie et al (2023).

Umbilical vein catheterization – Full Text

“Prior to the introduction of these new catheterization techniques, the failure rate of blind umbilical catheter insertion was 52%” Torres Del Pino et al (2023).

Investigating dysfunctional tunneled cuffed catheters – Full Text

“The aim of this study was to evaluate the causes of the dysfunctional tunneled cuffed catheters (TCCs) using multi-spiral computed tomography venography (MSCTV), and to analyze the outcomes of endovascular salvage techniques” Xu et al (2023).

Venipuncture pain score measurement

“The mothers’ score was more closely related to the children’s score. As a result, a mother’s assessment can be considered a reliable estimation of proper pain management in young children” Neshat and Ghorbani (2023).

Newborn peripheral IV catheter and midline catheter comparison

“These findings confirm that the MC has advantages over the PVC, including a longer dwell time, fewer catheter replacements, and less risk of extravasation in newborns with a birthweight of ≥1500 g”

Role of biofilm in CVC candidemia – Full Text

“Hence, alternative strategies have been developed to manage Candida biofilm. Current options for prevention or therapy in combination with systemic antifungal medications include lock therapy, catheter coating, natural peptide products and photodynamic inactivation” Wijaya et al (2023).

IV antimicrobial infusion documentation review

“Sub-optimal double-checking resulted in the incorrect dose given, missed dose, and non-adherence to scheduled administration time” Allison Rout et al (2023).

Home infusion roundtable discussion

“Global Market Insights valued the US home infusion therapy market at more than $11 billion last year and predicted that the value will exceed $29 billion in 2032” Traynor (2023).

IV antibiotic administration recommendations – Full Text

“This systematic review aims to provide practical recommendations about diluent, pH, osmolarity, dosage, infusion rate, vesicant properties, and phlebitis rate of the most commonly used antimicrobial drugs evaluated in randomized controlled studies (RCT) till 31 March 2023” Borgonovo et al (2023).

Peripheral intravenous catheter study – Full Text

“The study indicates the importance of applying vascular access needs assessments, providing training for inserters, identifying optimum dressing methods, and optimising documentation” Indarwati et al (2023).

Automated CLABSI surveillance – Full Text

“Performance of automated algorithms for detection of intravascular catheter infections in comparison to manual surveillance seems encouraging” Januel et al (2023).

Vascular access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text

“In England, the use of intraosseous access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has progressively increased over time” Vadeyar et al (2023).

Antimicrobial central venous catheters – Full Text

“We hypothesize that the impregnation of catheters with antimicrobial agents and iron chelators would increase their antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity and inhibit microbial colony and biofilm formation” Itoh et al (2023).

Blood culture quality assurance

“Contamination rates ranged from zero (n=5) to 12.5%, with seven laboratories (15%) reporting a contamination rate greater than the recommended 3%” Elvy et al (2023).

IV lock solution comparison

“This study aims to compare the efficacy of the Taurolock solution and antibiotic lock in preventing tunneled catheter (permcath) related infections” Nassiri et al (2023).

Ultrasound arteriovenous cannula placement – Full Text

“POCUS has the potential to be a valuable tool in regional haemodialysis units to support vascular access cannulation and potentially avoid metropolitan transfer due to cannulation difficulties” Hill et al (2023).

PICC-related thrombosis in cancer patients

“PICC-related thrombosis is common and can occur very early post insertion in cancer patients, and most thromboses present atypical symptoms” Zhang et al (2023).