Antibiotic stability in elastomeric devices
“High-quality data are now available to support the use of a number of antimicrobial agents in extended infusion in elastomeric devices for OPAT services” Jenkins et al (2021).
Lost guidewire during CVC placement – Full Text
“Chest x-ray and transesophageal echocardiography were then performed, and a free guidewire was identified which was later successfully removed under interventional radiology” Suraci et al (2021).
Transrenal hemodialysis catheter insertion
“Percutaneous insertion/replacement of transrenal hemodialysis catheters is feasible, safe, and effective when upper extremity central venous access is exhausted, and the catheters can be maintained for a reasonable period of time” Our et al (2021).
Preventing needlestick with DropSafe safety pen
“DropSafe safety pen needle (SPN) was designed to help prevent such injuries before, during and after use through a built-in sharps injury prevention feature (SIPF)” Malinowski et al (2021).
Midline catheter and PICC line VTE risk
“This study provides the first systematic assessment of the risk of VTE between MCs and PICCs” Lu et al (2021).
Long peripheral IV cannula and dwell time
“Extended dwell catheters (EDC) are long peripheral IVs placed under combined ultrasound and wire guidance” Fung et al (2021).
Port-a-catheter placement outcomes – Full Text
“We aimed to evaluate the long-term complication profile associated with port-a-catheter placement” Khalid et al (2021).
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis management
“The present review discusses the latest evidence on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of UEDVT, and provides management indications which may help guide clinical decision making” Potere et al (2021).
How to identify barriers to OPAT
“To identify barriers to safe and effective completion of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT)” Sadler et al (2021).
Blood transfusion in neonates
“The majority of these infants receive transfusions of packed red blood cells, usually based on haemoglobin values below a certain threshold” Bell and Red (2021).
Why do peripheral IV cannula fail
“This study should raise awareness among healthcare providers of the risk factors for PVC failure” Chen et al (2021).
Impact of needlestick injury prevention training
“The major finding of this study with respect to its implication on the healthcare system is that nurses are an important risk group for ORIs” Erturk Sengel et al (2021).
Using infusion pumps in pediatric intensive care
“To analyze the usability of two infusion pump models in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit” Oliveira et al (2021).
Vancomycin lock for CLABSI treatment
“The aim of this study was to compare vancomycin-heparin-lock and non-heparin, high-dose vancomycin-lock as treatment in patients admitted to palliative home care” Ranch-Lundin et al (2021).
5-FU stability in elastomeric infusion pump
“Results confirm the stability of 5-FU at selected SRD of 4 g and 5 g with NaCl 0.9% in MyFuser® for at least 28 days at room temperature and three days at 30 °C, allowing in-advance preparation” Closset et al (2021).
Benefits of pre-filled saline syringes
“We have also demonstrated that the flushing time was shorter with pre-filled syringes compared to manually prepared ones, which may contribute to decreasing the workload of the nurses and may increase the quality of care in the intensive care units” Ceylan et al (2021).
CVC placement and subclavian artery injury – Full Text
“We discuss a case of iatrogenic intra-arterial central venous catheter placement requiring neck exploration in a 93-year-old woman” Sasson et al (2021).
CLABSI seasonal variation
“Seasonality with summer spikes occurred among gram-negative bacteria, CLABSIs, and urinary tract HABSIs” Blot et al (2021).
Which CVC when IVC filter in place
“In this case, we describe the successful placement of a central venous catheter in the femoral vein in a patient with an IVC filter” Ladd et al (2021).
Training the trainers for peripheral IV cannulation
“This study aimed to reduce the incidence of PIV placement requiring greater than 3 attempts and reduce time to PIV placement by providing training in ultrasound guidance” O’Reilly-Shah et al (2021).
Subcutaneous anchor for CVC securement
“SAS was effective in preventing accidental catheter dislodgement in 100% of cases. Complications during insertion, maintenance and removal were negligible” D’Andrea et al (2021).
Tissue adhesives for ECMO cannula – Full Text
“The objective of this in vitro observational study was to assess antimicrobial properties of two n-butyl-2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (TA) formulations for bacterial inhibition at peripheral ECMO cannulae insertion sites” Pearse et al (2021).
ECG PICC tip location with dextrocardia
“We confirm that we can use the opposite electrodes to obtain an apparent P-wave for locating the catheter tip in patients with mirror dextrocardia” Liu et al (2021).
Vancomycin extravasation outcomes
“Given the increased prevalence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which has prompted clinicians to gradually increase vancomycin dosage, clinicians should be aware of the high risk of skin toxicity in cases of vancomycin high-dose extravasation” Zenati et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter training
“These results demonstrate that implementing this training program can improve knowledge, confidence, and use of ultrasound during the placement of PIV catheters” Filipovich et al (2021).
PICC catheter complications – Full Text
“Before the implementation of nursing, the incidence of complications in patients with digestive system cancer was 17.35%; after the implementation of nursing, the incidence of complications decreased to 4.08%” Huang et al (2021).
Blood sample order of draw and potassium results – Full Text
“However, regardless of K-EDTA contamination, order of draw has significant influence on the potassium results” Ercan et al (2021).
Ultrasound guided pediatric cannulation training
“To present the results of an ultrasound vascular cannulation (UGVC) training program for inexperienced operators using a training model” López-Álvarez et al (2021).
Ethanol locks ineffective in preventing CLABSI
“This study indicates the need for larger sample sizes or the use of other concentrations of ethanol locks ranging between 30-70%” Mohandas et al (2021).
CRBSI epidemiology analysis
“We conclude that CRBSIs are a frequent complication in our department with relevant clinical consequences” Matarrese et al (2021).