Intravenous and vascular access literature news and updates.
To reduce the incidence of CA-CLABSIs requires a concentrated effort between hospitals and home health agencies” Patton et al (2019).…
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the strength of a novel catheter securement cyanoacrylate for securing peripheral venous…
This study was aimed to investigate the correlation of pH, PCO2, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, and chloride (electrolytes) between ABG and…
This article reviews the current status of the overuse of intravenous (IV) infusions in China and implications to patient safety,…
We assessed the effect of therapeutic drug monitoring-guided (TDM), continuous infusion (CI) and individual dosing of piperacillin/tazobactam (PIP) on PK-target…
We aimed to analyze the effectiveness of maintenance antisepsis at the CVC insertion site in reducing the CRBSI risk through…
Is to estimate the potential use of fresh garlic extract (FGE) as a lock agent against multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria”…
Bilateral absence of the superior vena cava (SVC) is an uncommon congenital vascular anomaly, mainly asymptomatic, usually undetected, and often…
The objective was to decrease CLABSIs using evidence-based measures. The retrospective review compared CLABSI incidence during and after changes in…
The objective of the present study was to investigate the incidence of long-term complications and identify risk factors associated with…
Misuse of vascular dilators during the placement of central venous catheters has been infrequently reported and can lead to devastating…
This study aims to investigate the early (≤30 days) and late (>30 days) infectious complications of CVLs placed in pediatric patients with…
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify potentially modifiable risk factors for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative colonization or infection in…
We evaluated the impact of delayed CVC removal on mortality according to the severity of comorbidities in patients with candidaemia”…
The objective of this study is to examine the association of race with outcomes of hemodialysis access and selection of…
There is insufficient evidence to show a difference in CRBSI rates between PICCs and tunneled catheters. On the other hand,…
There is an urgent need for aggressive SI-reduction strategies, including leadership support, safety-engineered devices (SED) training/education, and adoption of safer,…
To determine if ending the practice of administering prophylactic antibiotics prior to the placement of totally implantable venous access devices…
This study analyzes the different rate of incidence and prevention behavior for needlestick injuries (NSIs)” Silowati et al (2019). Abstract:…
Efforts to reduce CLABSIs should address patients across the entire health care system” Leeman et al (2019). Abstract: Few data…
We aimed to report the ten-year incidence and trend of sharps injuries and splash exposures (SISE), and analyse the causative…
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a safety concept according to the EU Council Directive…
The use of neostigmine as a continuous subcutaneous infusion may have a role in the management of such patients, particularly…
To compare the differences of complications and costs of PICC and IPC in the treatment of cancer patients with chemotherapy…
We report the first case of hypotensive episodes associated with intravenous (IV) azithromycin” Wong et al (2019). Abstract: We report…
Our aim was to determine whether the routine institution of ELT decreased the incidence of CRBSI compared with historic controls…
This article examines the evidence supporting the use of acetaminophen and reviews important nursing considerations” Peterson et al (2019). Abstract:…
The objective of this study was to characterize patient understanding of patient, caregiver, and health care worker roles in OPAT…
Every health care facility aims to achieve and maintain a zero central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate. Infections can be…
To compare the risks of catheter-related complications between peripherally inserted central catheters placed via the upper and lower extremities in…