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).
Y-site compatibility of parenteral nutrition and antibiotics
“Our study aimed to investigate the compatibility of AMGs and selected commercial PN admixtures enriched in omega-3 fatty acids” Gostyńska et al (2023).
Midline catheter-related thrombosis risk factors
“This study found that catheter-to-vein ratio >0.40, distance from the antecubital fossa >7 cm, and body temperature ≥38°C were each associated with higher risk of MCRT” Bahl et al (2023).
Extravasation outcome review
“These results suggest a relationship between adverse events associated with extravasation and 11 drugs and identify the characteristics of each skin injury and their outcomes” Maezawa et al (2023).
Virtual reality neonatal CLABSI education – Full Text
“The VR_AICENICU program has implications for the education needs of nurses working in NICUs and enhances their knowledge and performance of infection control” Ryu and Yu (2023).
Improving vein diameter for IV peripheral access
“This study aims to identify specific interventions that will augment venous cross-sectional area” O’Brien et al (2023).
Daptomycin lock therapy
“To review preclinical and clinical data relevant to daptomycin lock therapy in catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI)” Tzalis et al (2023).
US-guided peripheral IV catheterization improves patient care – Full Text
“US-guided peripheral intravenous catheterization improves ED patient care, as it requires fewer catheterization attempts” Salleras-Duran et al (2023).
OPAT antibiotic stability – Full Text
“In this article, we review the clinical evidence for CI in OPAT, as well as practical considerations of patient preferences, cost, and antimicrobial stability” Van Abel et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention in critically ill patients – Full Text
“These findings may provide other health systems with additional strategies to prevent CLABSI and provide consistent, evidence-based supportive care to critically ill patients” Harris et al (2023).
Neonatal intraosseous infusion simulator – Full Text
“Our models should serve as an IO training simulator for EMS physicians in order to practice the complex task of correctly placing an IO infusion needle in a newborn in emergency situations” Eifinger et al (2023).
OPAT in vulnerable patient populations – Full Text
“This is a retrospective cohort study of patients who were discharged with OPAT/COpAT through home health services over a 3-month study period” Tan et al (2023).
Medical glue for implantable port skin closure
“In TIVADs implantation, skin closure using NBCA showed no difference in the occurrence of infectious complications compared with conventional non-absorbable skin suture” Lee et al (2023).
DripAssist review by army medics
“The DripAssist demonstrated significantly faster time to achieve infusion rates, improved accuracy, and increased user confidence” Golden et al (2023).
Calcium gluconate extravasation – Full Text
“This case emphasizes that calcium gluconate extravasation can lead to life-threatening complications, such as compartment syndrome, underscoring the critical importance of employing proper infusion techniques” Weimer et al (2023).
Pediatric venipuncture pain reduction
“The aim is to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality, compared to cold and vibration devices (Buzzy® device), as a distraction method used during venipuncture in the management of pain and anxiety in children” Merino-Lobato et al (2023).