Adrenaline auto-injector injuries – Full Text
“Adrenaline auto-injector injuries are common and most often involve the hand or digits. Such injuries carry a risk of ischemic necrosis due to profound vasoconstriction, especially if there is undying vascular pathology such as Raynaud’s disease” McCaughran et al (2023).
Vascular access device type for systemic anti-cancer therapies
“In this article, the authors frame the scoping review protocol used, which will systematically report all published and unpublished literature around the use of VADs for the infusion of SACT in oncology” Duggan et al (2023).
Infection risk associated with repaired silastic central venous catheters
“The frequency of CVC repair was relatively low. Associations between repair and infection were not detected in either cohort; however, odds of line repair exposure appeared to be higher in bacteremia cases (a trend not observed in the CLABSI cohort)”
Impact of COVID-19 on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals across Saudi Arabia” Alsaffar et al (2023).
Long peripheral IV catheter research protocol
“This study will investigate the use of long PIVCs to determine if they are more reliable at delivering antimicrobial therapy” Corley et al (2023).
PICC related anaphylactoid reactions
“To explore the incidence, signs and symptoms, causes and prognosis of anaphylactoid reactions in PICC catheterization” Cao and Zhao (2023).
PICC outcomes in cystic fibrosis patients
“This study affirms the safety of contemporary approaches to inserting and utilizing PICCs in pwCF. Given the low rate of complications in this study, observations may reflect a widespread shift to selecting smaller-diameter PICC and using ultrasound to guide placement” Gifford et al (2023).
Blood cultures in pediatric oncology patients
“Overall, 11.7% of BSI episodes were identified only by peripheral culture and 7.7% of paired organisms did not share the same susceptibility test results which emphasizes the importance of a peripheral culture in managing fever in oncology children” Asleh et al (2023).
OPAT for SSSI caused by Gram-positive bacteria – Full Text
“Our results suggest that OPAT administered by HaH is a safe and efficient alternative for the management of these infections and could lead to lower costs compared with hospital admission” Mirón-Rubio et al (2023).
Standard-ANTT procedure pack study
“In conjunction with appropriate education and training, this study provides proof of concept that due to the widespread use of the ANTT Clinical Practice Framework as a single standard aseptic technique, procedure packs that are specifically tailored to Standard-ANTT, can help to promote best practice and improve efficiencies” Rowley and Clare (2023).
Hemodialysis vascular access in the prone position
“We demonstrate that in our study hemodialysis non-tunneled catheter placement in the prone position is safe and effective. We believe this practice could be frequently used in the near future and represent an opportunity window for the training of interventional nephrologists and related areas” Marcos et al (2023).
Impact of skin wiping techniques on vein visibility
“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).
Automatic vessel detection using artificial intelligence
“Ultrasonography beginners needed less time to select the puncture points in a small diameter vein using ultrasound with AVDS than without AVDS” Abe-Doi et al (2023).
IPS IV Forum webinar – Introducing Change – Free Webinar
“The IPS IV Forum invites you to join our ‘Introducing change’ with speakers Andrew Barton, Chair of NIVAS, Nurse Consultant IV Therapy and Vascular Access, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Glynis Bennett, Deputy Director Infection Prevention & Control, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust” IPS IV Forum (2023).
Training needs of newly graduated medical doctors
‘The top five procedures were: (i) insert peripheral intravenous catheter, (ii) put on personal protection equipment, (iii) perform basic airway maneuvers, (iv) perform basic life support, and (v) perform radial artery puncture” Breindahl et al (2023).
Hamilton Health Sciences has procured KiteLock 4% – Press Release
“During the 6-month commercialization project funded by the CAN Health Network, HHS achieved a 60% reduction in vascular catheter infections in select units at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre” Can Health Network (2023).
CLABSI rates and risk factors in Latin-America
“Our objective was to identify central line (CL)-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rates and risk factors in Latin-America” Rosenthal et al (2023).
Child experience of intravenous injection
“Children expressed their experiences during IV injections, the alleviation of their pain and fear, and their suggestions for comfort and relief strategies visually, auditorily, and verbally” Kim (2023).
Home and hospital-based infliximab infusion outcomes
“We evaluated adverse outcomes (AOs) of infliximab infusions in children with IBD receiving HI compared to hospital-based infusions” Gupta et al (2023).
Adverse effects related to isotonic solutions in pediatrics – Full Text
“The use of isotonic fluids is not free from adverse effects, probably related to the rate of infusion and more likely to appear in infants” Pérez-Moreno et al (2023).
Subcutaneous vs IV drug and fluid administration
“Subcutaneous (SC) administration of medications and fluids is underutilized in the US despite reported benefits. It is easier to access and maintain compared with intravenous (IV) placement” Tang et al (2023).
Femoral vein central venous access – Full Text
“This article will focus on central venous access via the femoral vein. However, there are some aspects applicable to other central venous access sites” Castro et al (2023).
Retrieval of a fractured hemodialysis CVC – Full Text
“This article presents a case in which a fracture of the distal portion of the hemodialysis catheter was inadvertently identified during a coronary angiography” Sasaki et al (2023).
Persistent left superior vena cava case report – Full Text
“PLSVC is a rare vascular anomaly, and the reported incidence is 0.3-0.5% in healthy individuals” Piedade et al (2023).
Inadvertent placement of CVC in the carotid artery – Full Text
“A 62-year-old critically ill patient with accidental arterial catheterization of the right common carotid artery (CCA) during placement of CVC is presented” Giagtzidis et al (2023).
Umbilical vein catheterization – Full Text
“Umbilical vein catheterization can provide a safe and effective route for intravenous delivery of medications and fluids during resuscitation” Lewis and Spirnak (2023).
Short peripheral venous catheter contamination – Full Text
“PVCs were mainly contaminated with Staphylococcus spp., with high pathogenicity and resistance to antibiotics. The production of virulence factors strengthens the attachment and the permanence to the catheter’s lumen” Osório et al (2023).
Emergency vascular access in pediatric trauma patients – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance of different vascular access procedures from the first contact at the scene until three hours after admission” Struck et al (2023).
PICC care and maintenance – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to investigate the level of practice of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in Guizhou province, China, and to explore its influencing factors” Hu et al (2023).
Impact of ICU clinical pharmacists – Full Text
“To investigate and study the impact on patient recovery of pharmacists’ participation in the medication guidance and intervention of patients in intensive care units (ICUs)” Yin et al (2023).