Novel wire-guided scalpel during CVC placement – Full Text
“To determine whether the wire-guided scalpel (GuideBlade) improves incision precision, reduces the need to revise dermatotomy incision, improves the first-time success rate of a central venous catheter (CVC) placement, and decreases CVC-related complications” Chiang et al (2023).
Medical adhesive-related skin injury risk factors
“The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors for MARSI in catheters of critically ill patients” Frota et al (2023).
Changing landscape of UK adult home parenteral support
“The United Kingdom (UK) nutrition database monitors the changing landscape of adult home parenteral nutrition support (HPS) to inform clinicians and policy makers of the need for this life saving treatment” Naghibi et al (2023).
Elastomeric pump stability of ampicillin and ceftriaxone – Full Text
“The objective of the study was to determine the stability of AC in elastomeric pumps when stored at 8 ± 2 °C, 25 ± 2 °C, 30 ± 2 °C and 37 ± 2 °C using LC-MS/MS” Fernández-Rubio et al (2023).
Infusion rate effect on volume expansion in critically ill patients
“In this scoping review, most studies showed that slower intravenous infusion rates result in a more efficient intravascular expansion, with a longer effect, and less edema than faster rates. Effects on clinical outcomes were inconsistent” Alves et al (2023).
Guidelines for intravenous admixture compounding
“Due to the complexity in compounding intravenous medications, there is a high potential for error, and since intravenous medications must be compounded in an aseptic environment, this poses additional issues for the compounder” Allen (2023).
IV pump performance in hyperbaric environments
“We reviewed published safety data for IV infusion pumps and powered syringe drivers in hyperbaric environments and compared the evaluation processes to key requirements documented in safety standards and guidelines” Al Balushi et al (2023).
Management of noncytotoxic extravasation injuries
“Extravasation is the leakage of intravenous solutions into surrounding tissues, which can be influenced by drug properties, infusion techniques, and patient-related risk factors” Stefanos et al (2023).
Alternative diagnostic approach for CRBSI- Full Text
“In our study, we attempted to create a catalogue of images of the most commonly cultured pathogens responsible for CRBSI. An FEI Quanta 250 FEG Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was used for measurements. SEM images obtained during the analysis were included in this study” Kluzik et al (2023).
Midline catheter tip position and complication rates
“Catheter-related complications were reduced when the tip of the Midline Catheter was located in the subclavian or axillary vein of the chest wall” Zhao et al (2023).
Home-based iron infusion patient experience
“A home-based iron infusion strategy was safe and well accepted by patients. Larger studies evaluating the safety profile of different iron formulations in the home setting are required” Liu et al (2023).
Central line maintenance bundle compliance
“The specific aim of this study was to explore and understand intensive care nurses’ perceptions and beliefs regarding central line maintenance, bundle care elements, and associated adherence” Connor et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral catheterization increases first-attempt success rate
“To compare the success rate of first attempts of ultrasound guided PIVC insertion performed by nurse specialists with conventional PIVC insertion performed by nurse assistants” Hansel et al (2023).
Pinch-off syndrome intervention – Full Text
“Knowledge of pinch-off syndrome among physicians is essential for early intervention, thereby preventing adverse events. Percutaneous approach seems an effective, safe, and simple procedure” Matta et al (2023).
Blood sampling from midline catheters
“In stabilized critical patients, midline catheters represent a reliable alternative to CVC and arterial lines to monitor acid-base disturbances, CO2 levels and electrolytes” Giani et al (2023).
Peripheral parenteral nutrition systematic review
“Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) refers to the delivery of artificial nutrition via a peripheral intravenous cannula. As a nutritional intervention it remains under-utilised in peri-operative care” Khan et al (2023).
Blood culture pre-analytical quality – Full Text
“Our results indicate critical pre-analytical quality markers linked to BC collection procedures to reach recommended collection volumes” Romann et al (2023).
Medical device-related pressure injuries – Full Text
“The stages of pressure injury stages were more for vascular access devices than for respiratory devices” Jung et al (2023).
CVC perforates superior vena cava – Full Text
“In this study, we report a case of an elderly female patient with AKI who underwent RIJV puncture for long-term HDC because her renal function had not recovered in the short term, and the lower end of the catheter penetrated the superior vena cava (SVC) into the mediastinum due to operator’s carelessness” Li et al (2023).
Systematic review of peripheral IV catheter studies – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to critically evaluate implementation frameworks, strategies and/or outcomes used to optimise peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) care and/or promote guideline adherence” Xu et al (2023).
Central venous access devices in children with hemophilia – Full Text
“To report the perioperative management experience of central venous access devices (CVAD) in Chinese children with severe hemophilia A (SHA) in China” Xu et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided phlebotomy for people who inject drugs – Full Text
“Offering ultrasound-guided phlebotomy for PWID with difficult venous access resulted in decreased access attempts, increased patient satisfaction, and expedited screening and treatment for HIV and HCV point-of-care ultrasound technology is an effective approach to improving care for persons who inject drugs” Huyck et al (2023).
Living with upper arm infusion ports – Full Text
“The infusion port in the upper arm is beneficial to the safety and quality of life of patients with cancer. At the same time, there are challenges in physical, psychological and social adaptation” Wang et al (2023).
CLABSI risk factors – Systematic review – Full Text
“We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize and establish the risk factors predisposing to CLABSI reported in the literature” Lafuente Cabrero et al (2023).
PICC complications in very low-birth-weight infants – Full Text
“We retrospectively evaluated non-elective removals of the first thin (1-2F) umbilical vein catheters (tUVCs (n = 92)) and peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs (n = 103)) among 195 VLBW infants” Salonen et al (2023).
Central line home care proficiency – Full Text
“An approach centered on caregivers as main stakeholders can identify drivers to co-design an intervention for improved home CL care delivery. A standardized process to train and evaluate caregivers with multiple hands-on opportunities might be beneficial” Wong et al (2023).
Nudge improves single-lumen PICC use
“We successfully increased single-lumen PICC utilization across all 11 safety net hospitals. This expands on previous work on improving single-lumen PICC use and use of default nudges in large, resource-limited settings” Alaiev et al (2023).
Blood culture procedures in neonatal intensive care units
“Most NICUs did not have a procedural competency (54%), did not document the sample volume (75%), did not receive a culture contamination report (57%), and/or did not require reporting to the provider if <1 mL blood was obtained (64%)" Lefrak et al (2023).
IV lock comparison study – CATERPILLAR-study protocol – Full Text
“The efficacy of taurolidine containing lock solutions for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in paediatric oncology patients is still unknown” van den Bosch et al (2023).
Powered intraosseous device clinician review
“These findings highlight the value of clinician/user input and demonstrate EMS providers are more satisfied with a powered IO system featuring design elements intended to enhance safety and ease-of-use” Jones et al (2023).