Prevention of parenteral nutrition complications – Full Text

“In this review, we focus on potential metabolic and catheter-related complications associated with parenteral nutrition use” Al-Zubeidi et al (2024).

Predicting peripheral intravenous catheter-associated phlebitis – Full Text

“This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning-based model for predicting the incidence of PIVC-related phlebitis in critically ill patients” Yasuda et al (2024).

Microbiological indicators of infusion phlebitis

“This study evaluated the occurrence of phlebitis and its associated-clinical and microbiological indicators” Lopes et al (2024).

SVC syndrome attributed to occlusion from subclavian catheter – Full Text

“This case sheds light on the evolving etiology of SVC syndrome and highlights the uncommon but potentially fatal occurrence of hemoptysis as a complication” Usman et al (2024).

Lost CVC guidewire in persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text

“This is the first reported case of guidewire retention in PLSVC and coronary sinus. It underscores the potential causes of guidewire loss and advocates preventive measures to avoid this potentially fatal complication” Palić et al (2024).

Management of malignant superior vena cava syndrome – Full Text

“Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome occurs due to obstructed blood flow through the SVC. It can present clinically on a spectrum, between asymptomatic and life-threatening emergency” Chow et al (2024).

Infusion phlebitis clearest predictor of a poor vascular access care – Full Text

Infusion phlebitis clearest predictor of a poor vascular access care Abstract: The management of nursing care regarding patients’ vascular access is a priority. This study determines the contribution of the variables involved in the quality of care and maintenance of vascular access (VA) devices in admitted patients in the Valencian Community. Methods: Using the STROBE […]

Purple glove syndrome management

“Purple glove syndrome (PGS) is a rare condition characterized by limb edema, discoloration, and pain associated with intravenous and oral phenytoin administration” Mutsago et al (2024).

Dacron-cuff catheter related infection – Full Text

“The main risk factors for a Dacron-cuffed CRI in hemodialysis were combined with diabetes, hemoglobin level, age, catheter indwelling time, serum albumin level, femoral vein catheter indwelling and catheterization times” Chen et al (2024).

Malignant superior vena cava syndrome and CVC placement

“Large-bore stent placement can effectively prevent stent occlusion by tumor ingrowth in most cases, and it can provide a sufficient diameter for subsequent insertion of central venous catheters” Lim Choi et al (2024).

Air embolism caused by peripheral vein catheterization – Full Text

“A 59-year-old woman was sent to our hospital with spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage and treated conservatively with a left forearm peripheral venous catheter infusion drug. After 48 hours, the patient’s oxygen saturation decreased to 92 % with snoring breathing. Computer tomography of the head and chest revealed scattered gas in the right subclavian, the right edge of the sternum, the superior vena cava, and the leading edge of the heart shadow” Zhou et al (2024).

CVC fragment found ten years after catheter insertion – Full Text

“Here, we presented a case of the lost fragmented catheter in a young female who underwent a central venous catheter insertion 10 years ago, incidentally detected during an echocardiographic examination” Natale et al (2024).

Catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text

“Here we present a case of a patient on maintenance hemodialysis who developed catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome and subsequently suffered from hemorrhagic pericardial tamponade after undergoing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting” Zhao and Wang (2024).

Catheter-related gas-forming suppurative thrombophlebitis – Full Text

“The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas gangrene is a rare pathogen of CRBSI and CRST” Miyamura et al (2024).

Peripheral intravenous catheter complications – Full Text

“The objective of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to examine the prevalence of complications and factors associated with complications from peripheral intravenous fluid administration” Kaphan et al (2024).

Multiple retained needles in patients neck – Full Text

“Our study emphasizes on the importance of suspecting a retained foreign body in intravenous drug users to ensure an adequate management of the possible complications and to protect the medical team from incidental needle injuries” Bouzid et al (2024).

Intravenous drug user with retained fractured needles – Full Text

“Here, we report a case of a 46-year-old male with a history of intravenous drug user and chronic forearm wounds, presenting with sepsis. Several retained needles are identified on CT scan, several days postadmission” Phaterpekar et al (2024).

Hemodialysis in patients with superior vena cava syndrome

“Superior vena cava syndrome in hemodialysis patients resulting from previous or current use of a tunneled central vein catheter is a rare but potentially severe condition” D’Amico et al (2024).

Invasive device-associated skin complications in paediatrics – Full Text

“This systematic review highlights the need for standardized definitions and reporting methods to better surveil and benchmark device-related complications, particularly for understudied device types” Takashima et al (2024).

Central line complications in neonates – Full Text

“Future research is aimed at novel ways of central line securement to minimise mechanical complications and the use of antimicrobial catheters to reduce the rate of CLABSI” Perme (2023).

Chemotherapy infusion site induration – Full Text

“Selecting the vein with 3.7 times higher diameter than the catheter diameter for the catheterization site may help prevent induration on the next treatment day” Abe-Doi et al (2023).

Central venous catheter associated fibrin sheath treatment – Full Text

“The complete removal of fibrin sheaths is an essential component of maintaining catheter patency, preventing future restenosis, and decreasing the risk of bloodborne infections” Tomaszek et al (2023).

Superior vena cava syndrome in home parenteral nutrition patients – Full Text

“The incidence of SVCS is relatively high in our vulnerable HPN population. It is key to recognize whenever such patients present with vascular obstruction-related symptoms and treat them in an early stage by a multidisciplinary team” Gillis et al (2023).

Human exposure to micro plastics during IV infusion – Full Text

“Herein, we developed comprehensive analytical methods to detect polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MNPs down to 20 nm, and found about 0.52 μg equal to 105-1011 particles of PVC-MNPs released from intravenous infusion products (IVIPs) during each intravenous infusion of 250 mL injection” Li et al (2023).

Central venous catheterization complications – Full Text

“The local incidence of mechanical complications and central venous cannulation failures was similar to rates described in the international literature, but higher than rates in other Brazilian studies” Jatczak et al (2023).

IV site infection case study – Full Text

“Patients on long-term hormone preparations who undergo superficial venipuncture should be aware of the risk of skin damage and potential infection by Purpureocillium lilacinus” Zhou et al (2023).

Neonatal lipid overdose case study

“Intravenous lipid emulsions (ILEs) provide essential fatty acids during parenteral nutrition (PN). Serious adverse events including death can occur from overdose. We report an accidental overdose in a preterm infant” Ryan et al (2023).

Superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text

“We present a case of a 27-year-old female with end-stage renal disease who developed chylothorax secondary to SVC syndrome caused by venous stenosis from a tunneled hemodialysis (HD) catheter” de Villa et al (2023).

Nerve injury after vessel puncture – Full Text

“This study aimed to describe the clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographic findings of patients with nerve injury after vessel puncture” Kang et al (2023).

PICC and midline catheter complications in COVID-19 patients – Full Text

“Our data suggest that COVID-19 patients may have a more pronounced tendency for the development of catheter-related infections if compared to other population of patients” Frondizi et al (2023).