Contaminated fluid in fluid warming devices – Full Text
“Aim of this study is to analyse water from infusion heating devices (IHDs) for bacterial contamination and to raise the question if IHDs act as a possible source in the transmission of HAIs” Schnetzinger et al (2023).
Early notification of extravasation events
“Continuous infusion site monitoring using the ivWatch suggests this technology offers the potential to detect PIVIE events earlier than relying on intermittent observation alone” van Rens et al (2023).
Sterile intravenous admixture compounding
“This article in an overall series on the topic of intravenous admixture compounding will discuss the vehicles commonly used in intravenous admixtures, as well as the small-volume parenterals often used in compounding intravenous admixtures” Allen (2023).
Overutilization of phlebotomy tubes – Full Text
“The 8% increase of phlebotomy tubes over 4 years should alarm laboratory managements, as tests offered are expected to increase in the future” Duan et al (2023).
CLABSI rates in minoritized racial groups
“The study’s findings show disparities in CLABSI rates for Black patients and patients who speak an LOE that persisted after adjusting for known risk factors” McGrath et al (2023).
Comparison of phlebotomy YouTube videos
“This study was conducted to evaluate the content, reliability and quality of YouTube videos about phlebotomy” Korkut et al (2023).
Just-in-time peripheral IV catheter insertion training
“Our objective was to assess the impact of JIT training on pediatric residents’ procedural performance, knowledge, and confidence with PIV placement and BMV” McKay et al (2023).
CLABSI reduction in a medical intensive care unit
“The project successfully decreased the CLABSI rate and increased the competence of healthcare professionals. Implementation of best practices in clinical care should focus on leadership, team resource management, education, monitoring, and innovation” Hsieh et al (2023).
Implantable port flushing training course – Full Text
“The interactive visual training course, including maintenance lectures and practice with a 3-D simulator, improved consensus among the nursing staff and increased the willingness of oncology nurses to perform the proposed port irrigation procedure” Wu et al (2023).
Infection prevention outcomes and patient safety
“In this novel study we identified that a positive patient safety climate and adherence to standard precautions predict key HAI and occupational health outcomes” Hessels et al (2023).
Improving vessel visibility during phlebotomy procedures
“Vertical wiping and vertical + circular wiping techniques used in the cleaning of the phlebotomy site increased the visibility of the vein compared to only circular wiping” Korkut et al (2023).
Infusion set change frequency
“Most ICUs participating in this survey had policies to change their CVC infusion tubing in 3-4 days, and recent high-level evidence supports an update to extend this to 7 days” Anstey et al (2023).
Hemolyzed blood samples in the emergency department
“This large observational analysis demonstrates that lab hemolysis of is a frequent occurrence among ED patients” Calleja et al (2023).
Neonatal PICC tip position and weight gain – Full Text
“This study aimed to analyze the correlation between PICC tip position and weight/length changes in preterm infants in different positions using ultrasonography” Tao et al (2023).
Study or HAI frequency in ICU
“Positive safety culture and better nurse staffing levels can lower the rates of HAIs in ICUs. Improvements to nurse staffing will reduce nursing workloads, which may reduce missed care, increase job satisfaction, and, ultimately, reduce HAIs” Alanazi et al (2023).
Blood sample contamination with IV fluids
“Contamination of blood samples from patients receiving intravenous fluids is a common error with potential risk to the patient. Algorithms based on the presence of aberrant results have been described but have the limitation that not all infusion fluids have the same composition” Rios Campillo et al (2023).
Therapeutic communication improves comfort during venipuncture – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to examine whether therapeutic communication improves children’s comfort during venipuncture compared to standard communication” Aarts et al (2023).
OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards – Full Text
“This activity reviews the elements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. It highlights the role of the interprofessional team in reducing or eliminating the risk of occupational exposure to infectious materials and a wide range of diseases” Denault and Gardner (2023).
PICC CLABSI rate in cancer patients – Full Text
“In conclusion, the incidence rate of PICCR-BSI is higher in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy than in noncancer patients, but our results also highlight the importance of limiting the number of PICC lumens in such patients” Larcher et al (2023).
Implantable port placement case study – Full Text
” We describe a different safe and easy to replicate method of chemoport placement in a severely obese patient. We placed the chemopot directly above the sternum” Cho et al (2023).
Optimizing betalactam IV administration – Full Text
“Clinical data appear to confirm those of PK/PD to use a continuous infusion in severely ill patients or those infected by an organism with an elevated MIC, as it is associated with higher survival rates” Diamantis et al (2023).
PICC diameter and UEDVT rate – Full Text
“We assessed the relationship between peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) diameters and symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) rates” Bahl et al (2023).
CLABSI reduction using disinfecting caps – Full Text
“This study provides real-world evidence that implementing a disinfecting cap to protect IV access points effectively reduces the risk of CLABSIs in hospitalized patients compared to standard care, ultimately optimizing the utilization of healthcare resources, particularly in situations where the healthcare system is under significant strain or overloaded” Hou et al (2023).
Current state of OPAT in the United States – Full Text
“In this review, we will discuss the current practice patterns and patient experiences with OPAT in the United States, as well as identify future challenges and opportunities for OPAT programs” Larnard et al (2023).
Nurses experience of intraosseous access – Full Text
“Our findings highlighted a sub-optimal level of knowledge of the IO procedure, little experience of this practice in clinical contexts, also associated with a lack of adequate protocols and devices available to nurses” Cicolini et al (2023).
Central venous catheter thrombosis case study – Full Text
“We describe two cases of CVC-related thrombosis (Hickman-catheter) complicated by recurrent pulmonary emboli. One patient experienced a complete thromboembolic obstruction of the right pulmonary artery with normal pulmonary pressures and the second patient suffered from a central thromboembolic obstruction of both pulmonary arteries associated with severe pulmonary hypertension” Hanuna et al (2023).
Risks factors for catheter-related deep venous thrombosis
“We observed a high incidence of both CR-DVT and PE/LE-DVT with overlapping and unique risk factors. CR-DVT was also associated with increased mortality similar to PE/LE-DVT” Averyet al (2023).
Simulation training for peripheral IV catheter placement
“The aim of this study was to examine the effect of simulator-based learning on vascular access management in a population of nursing students” Simeone et al (2023).
Recall of Arrow Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System – FDA Alert
“Teleflex, and their subsidiary Arrow International, are recalling the ARROW Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System after reports of catheter separation or leakage” FDA (2023).
Blood culture technique and contamination rates
“Blood cultures obtained using the one-puncture method resulted in significantly fewer contaminants and detected relevant pathogens equally to the two-puncture method” Andersson Norlén et al (2023).