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Central line bundle impact

“In this study, we investigated the effect of implementing a central line bundle for the prevention of CLABSIs, the distribution of pathogens, and the duration of time it took for CLABSIs to develop in patients who had subclavian-inserted central venous catheters” Devrim et al (2023).

Neonatal calcium gluconate extravasation

“However, extravasation of calcium gluconate can lead to iatrogenic calcinosis, causing symptoms such as local redness and swelling, cutaneous plaque, soft tissue calcification, and cutaneous tissue necrosis” Pu et al (2023).

CLABSI prediction models

“To systematically review the risk of bias and applicability of published prediction models for risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLA-BSI) in hospitalized patients” Gao et al (2023).

Algorithm to detect central lines on chest xray – Full Text

“Our findings indicated that the DCNN algorithm performed well in the detection and position classification of lines and tubes, supporting its use as an assistant for clinicians” Tang et al (2023).

Bacterial contamination of syringe tips

“We hypothesised that there would be near-zero contamination of syringe tips in the setting of both disinfectable stopcocks 5 and 70% ethanol caps to prevent contamination and provide passive disinfection of the DNCCs and syringe tips” Charnin et al (2023).

Neonatal CLABSI surveillance outcomes

“We classified healthcare-associated BSIs (HABSIs) as primary BSIs, secondary BSIs, and CLABSIs using CDC surveillance definitions and determined their overall incidence and incidence among different gestational age strata” Paul et al (2023).

Visual infusion phlebitis score in Portuguese healthcare – Full Text

“Results demonstrate that the VIP PT-PT scale is a reliable tool to be applied in the context of Portuguese healthcare” Ventura et al (2023).

IV care nursing knowledge and experience – Full Text

“Practical classes and execution of procedures in health services were predictors for a better knowledge about infusion therapy and vascular access by undergraduate nursing students” Alvarenga et al (2023).

Fluoroscopy-guided transhepatic PICC – Full Text

“The middle hepatic vein was punctured under ultrasound guidance and the catheter was threaded over its in-built guidewire through the inferior vena cava and right heart chambers upwards till it reached the superior vena cavo-atrial junction” Nath et al (2023).

CVC length prediction – Full Text

“The purpose of this feasibility study was to evaluate a simple method for the calculation of catheter length to be inserted and assess whether it accurately predicts the correct tip placement” Naik et al (2023).

Isotonic and hypertonic IV fluid distribution – Full Text

“The present study examines whether the baseline variations in the ECV and ICV change the distribution and elimination of subsequently given infusion fluids” Hahn (2023).

Central venous catheter safety in pediatric patients

“The following review addresses preventative, diagnostic, and treatment strategies for central line safety concerns specific to children with IF as well as recommendations for promoting catheter safety during activities, travel, and emergencies” Smith et al (2023).

Magnetic needle navigation for CVC access

“Magnetic needle navigation can reduce the number of needle redirections, shorten the time to successful cannulation, and increase confidence levels by novice learners for successful US-guided central venous access” Kamphausen et al (2023).

Peripheral IV access for therapeutic plasmapheresis

“We evaluated the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) with PVA, using ultrasound guidance and regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA), i.e., PVA-RCA-DFPP in patients undergoing chronic DFPP” Cardinaleet al (2023).

Central venous catheter for urgent start haemodialysis

“Prolonged retention of non-cuffed CVC (median 37 days) is common in resource-poor setting” Sathiavageesan et al (2023).

Intraosseous access device in a code cart – Full Text

“Staff could find intraosseous access equipment more quickly (23.9 versus 46.4 seconds; P = 0.003). In addition, staff reported they were less likely to open the wrong drawer or grab the wrong equipment and that the redesigned code cart was overall more well organized than the original code cart” Frazier et al (2023).

Central catheter microbial colonization rates – Full Text

“PICC lines were associated with significantly lower colonization rates comparing to the CVC ones” Pitiriga et al (2023).

Smart glasses for ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access – Full Text

“The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of employing smart glasses for USGPIV” Ienghong et al (2023).

Hand hygiene game-based training tool – Full Text

“Handtastic Boxes proved to be a highly effective training method for improving knowledge of handwashing, handrub and gloving” Garnier et al (2023).

Hickman catheter repair case study – Full Text

“Continuity of the Hickman catheter was then restored using a repair kit (Bard Access Systems) as per the manufacturer’s instructions, with no visible leakage thereafter” Sławiński et al (2023).

Drug extravasation case study – Full Text

“We propose that EV acts as a vesicant upon extravasation, highlight measures to prevent extravasation events, and encourage appropriate measures when dealing such as attempt of aspiration, removal of catheter, application of compresses, and thorough documentation with photographic evidence” Grant et al (2023).

Accidental intraarterial venous cannula placement

“When there is a suspicion of an intraarterial placement of venous cannula, it is of paramount significance to confirm before the injection of medications” Shah and Koul (2023).

Vascular access team central line maintenance

“The nurse-led VAST interdisciplinary strategy can effectively improve the quality of clinical central line management and should be used to reinforce clinical catheterization and maintenance of central lines” Yin et al (2023).

Implantable port infection in chemotherapy patients – Full Text

“TIVAP insertion in adult patients with solid tumors is associated with a low infection rate, which did not influence one-year mortality” Bailleul et al (2023).

Peripheral IV catheter insertion simulation

“The rapid cycle deliberate practice simulation strategy resulted in Licensed Practical Nurses’ performance improvements in peripheral intravenous catheter insertion” de Souza et al (2023).

Ultrasound-guided cannulation for ECPR

“Real-time ultrasound-guided cannulation was associated with shorter cannulation time of ECPR” Nakatsutsumi et al (2023).

Infusion pump drug library standardization

“The project improved the drug library management process, allowed for DERS compliance to be accurately compared across regions, and ensured that patients across the enterprise receive the same standard of care with the administration of intravenous medications” Ubanyionwu et al (2023).

Author: IVTEAM