Targeted CLABSI prevention

“The overall CLABSI rate (infections per 1000 line days) at the 9 facilities in the 6 months prior to intervention was 1.42, and the postassessment rate in the 6 months following intervention was 0.44” Bartles et al (2023).

IV flushing technique

“It was concluded that the flushing procedure did not meet the recommendations of good practices, with failures that constituted medication errors” Ribeiro et al (2023).

Syringe pump start-up delays

“Start-up delays of syringe pump assemblies can impede the timely commencement of an effective drug therapy when using microinfusions in hemodynamically unstable patients” Weiss et al (2023).

Ampicillin stability in elastomeric pump – Full Text

“Our data support that 15 mg/mL AMP is suitable for use in OPAT if the volume and rate of infusion are tailored to the dosage needs of antimicrobial treatments” Rodríguez-Martínez et al (2023).

Aseptic technique procedure study

“To undertake content and cluster analysis to compare and contrast information relating to the conduct of aseptic technique in national and international guidance” Purssell et al (2023).

Peripheral administration of norepinephrine

“This study suggests that implementing a protocol for peripheral administration of norepinephrine can safely avoid one CVC day in the average patient with 51.6% of patients not requiring CVC insertion” Yerke et al (2023).

Pseudo-tunneling technique for PICC and midline catheters

“Our data suggest pseudo-tunneling technique is a safe and effective procedure for of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Midline insertion avoiding central venous catheterization even in patient with small vein at the arms” Benvenuti et al (2023).

Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion training program

“We found that implementing a comprehensive ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous training program for emergency nurses in a pediatric tertiary care center led to a high first-pass success rate in attaining peripheral intravenous cannulations” Jamal et al (2023).

Omadacycline stability in an elastomeric infusion pump – Full Text

“After reconstitution, omadacycline for injection was stable and remained within specifications for use for up to 9 days when refrigerated” Bower et al (2023).

CLABSI rates following reuse of peripheral ECMO cannulation sites

“This study investigates the risk of infectious complication associated with the reuse of peripheral ECMO cannulation sites for subsequent central venous access” Chan et al (2023).

Venipuncture vasovagal response

“Topical anaesthetics, such as EMLA, may reduce the frequency and severity of VVS during procedures requiring needles and intravascular instrumentation” Hockin et al (2023).

Elastomeric infusor for combined antibiotic therapy – Full Text

“We report two cases of complex bone and joint infections involving metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales, successfully treated at our referral center with aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam for 12 weeks in continuous infusions through elastomeric infusors” Merad et al (2023).

Needle phobia program – Full Text

“The use of evidence-based practices and a novel minimal sedation protocol for individuals with needle phobia assists in the completion of routine healthcare procedures, such as vaccinations and phlebotomy, in a patient-preferred setting” Rava et al (2023).

Central line insertion site management – Full Text

“Our observations showed that failure to recognize redness, cloudy drainage, peeling dressings, and lapses in dressing change dates was extremely common for CNAs and LVNs/RNs in all NHs surveyed” Nguyen et al (2023).

Intraosseous hypertonic saline administration – Full Text

“This case report highlights an alternative route in administering 3% saline, intraosseous vascular access, when other options have been exhausted” Juarez et al (2023)

Staph aureus peripheral IV catheter infection rates – Full Text

“Four hundred ninety patients with SAB were included, with community-acquired (n = 166), health care-associated (n = 163), and hospital-acquired SAB (n = 161). Endocarditis (n = 90, 18.3%), peripheral intravenous catheter infection (n = 80, 16.3%), and septic arthritis (n = 58, 11.8%) were the most frequent diagnoses” van der Vaart et al (2022).

Complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy – Full Text

“Throughout this article, the authors present a review of current literature, a proposed definition of COpAT and offer methods readers can utilize to implement an integrated COpAT/OPAT program with oral antimicrobial-specific monitoring within their current practice” Pertzborn et al (2023).

Blood culture procedure improvement – Full Text

“As knowledge on the correct BC sampling and strategies to reduce contamination varies considerably between clinical departments and healthcare professionals, a targeted training should be adapted to the specific needs of the individual professional groups” Neser et al (2023).

Tunneled central venous catheter performance – Full Text

“In this retrospective single-center study, we aimed to report on the clinical performances achieved with high-flow tunneled CVCs (DualCath or DCath) and compared them with arteriovenous accesses” Canaud et al (2023).

Intravenous push administration for OPAT – Full Text

“This narrative review summarizes the available data and practical implications of IVP administration of antimicrobials in the OPAT setting” Johnson et al (2023).

Hazardous drug residue testing – Full Text

“The initial test demonstrated HD contamination on the legs of the IV pole and the pharmacy transport bin” Eisenberg (2023).

Needleless connector design and PIVC failure

“The neutral NC was associated with an increased risk of peripheral intravenous catheter failure” Marsh et al (2023).

Peripheral IV catheterization videos on YouTube

“Despite this positive result, some videos provide risky information for patient safety due to issues such as ignoring the asepsis principles and not including proper Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization steps” Özsaban and Bayram (2023).

USGIV catheter insertion simulation – Full Text

“After completing the USGIV SBML curriculum, paediatric anaesthesiologists increased their ultrasound use for successful i.v. catheter insertion and first-attempt success rate with ultrasound for patients in the operating theatre” Ballard et al (2022).

Tunnelled haemodialysis catheter outcomes

“This study identified no statistically significant relationship between tunnelled haemodialysis catheter insertion site and catheter survival” Yaxley et al (2023).

Temocillin stability for OPAT

“Temocillin is stable under OPAT conditions and it would be an appropriate candidate for the treatment of patients who can be discharged to complete therapy in an OPAT programme” Fernández-Rubio et al (2023).

Tunneled PICC in cancer patients

“This randomized multicenter study supports the efficacy of subcutaneous tunneling technology in reducing PICC-related complications, enhancing patient comfort, and encouraging using subcutaneous tunneling technology for PICC placement” Sheng et al (2023).

PICC MARSI sudy

“Our study revealed a high incidence of MARSI at the PICC insertion site of cancer patients, presenting with contact dermatitis and mechanical injury” Yang et al (2023).

Implantable port placement with patient-controlled sedation – Full Text

“The aim of this study was, before a full-scale RCT, to determine the feasibility of patient-controlled sedation with propofol and alfentanil as an adjunct to local anaesthesia during SVP implantation” Seifert et al (2023).

Antimicrobial catheter lock solution

“Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) is standard clinical practice for treating bacteremia linked with catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Chug et al (2023).