Same site tunnelled catheter exchange
“Endovascular same-site salvage technique could help preserve vascular access during the tunnel catheter exchange for non-infectious reasons” Bawazir et al (2021).
IV site check failed to identify other care needs
“The purpose of this study was to clarify why nursing students did not recognize the patient’s needs while checking an infusion” Closset et al (2021).
CRBSI from gram-negative bacilli increasing
“A significant shift towards GNB-CRBSIs was observed. Secondarily, and coinciding with an increasing number of GNB-MDR infections, mortality increased over time” Lendak et al (2021).
IV pump alarm fatigue is it an issue for nurses
“Nurse educators also identified a performance-based strategy to increase student awareness of alarm fatigue and evidence-based strategies to minimize desensitization to alarms in both education and practice” weeks et al (2021).
Rapid IV fluid administration with high-flow three-way stopcock
“This study revealed that the push-and-pull technique using the HTS was faster, easier, and less tiresome than using the NTS, with a statistically significant difference” Yamaguchi et al (2021).
Blocked IV catheter due to drug precipitate
“We noticed precipitate completely blocking the lumen of the intravenous tube connected to a Ringer’s acetate Physio140 drip” Matsuo et al (2021).
Antimicrobial PICC and antithrombogenic PICC
“Antimicrobial and antithrombogenic PICCs were not associated with a reduction in major catheter complications” Ullman et al (2021).
Painless blood test to improve blood donation experience
“The current results underline the importance of interventions to address fear among both whole-blood and plasma donors to secure the safety and well-being of donors and the blood supply” Gilchrist et al (2021).
CVC insertion documentation 78 percent had missing data
“The implementation package was highly effective in increasing the proportion of fully documented CVC insertions” Linné et al (2021).
Impact of needleless connectors on rapid blood transfusion – Full Text
“In settings requiring rapid transfusion of RBC units, needleless connectors should not be used and hemodilution should be considered in order to decrease the time required to deliver an equivalent red cell mass” Burbridge et al (2021).
Implantable port survival reviewed by gender and disease
“Increased attention should be paid to patients with an underlying haematological malignancy, underlying vascular inflammatory disease, female patients, older patients, those accessed via a vein other than the IJV, those with left positioning of the TIVAD system or those with a prolonged TIVAD maintenance.” Yoon et al (2021).
Peripheral IV catheter MRSA bacteremia outcome
“A case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia and septic pulmonary emboli secondary to infected peripheral venous catheter (PVC) is reported” Twito et al (2021).
Elastomeric infusion pump refills investigated
“This preliminary study suggests that refilling is safe and reduces cost. Future research on EIP refilling using controlled and systematic methodologies are warranted” Julião et al (2021).
PICC UEDVT risk factors in breast cancer patients
“The basilic vein should be the primary choice for blood vessel puncture. Prolonged catheter retention does not increase the risk of thrombosis” Lin and Xu (2021).
Kinase inhibitor reduces central catheter vascular damage – Full Text
“Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and FAK-protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway are of great significance in tissue repair after trauma” Wang et al (2021).
CLABSI diagnosis and management what are the challenges
“Although no clear treatment guidelines have been proposed for E. dermatitidis infections, immediate removal of central venous catheters is the key to improving central line-associated bloodstream infections” Itoh et al (2021).
Home phlebotomy program for pediatric patients during a pandemic
“During the initial months of the COVID-19 outbreak, we completed 189 home phlebotomy visits for pediatric hematology and oncology patients” Sisler et al (2021).
SVC occlusion prior to intracranial hemorrhage
“Headaches and neurologic symptoms in hemodialysis patients can herald intracranial hypertension due to central venous occlusion and needs prompt assessment with fistulography” Mirza et al (2021).
Near infrared vein viewer technology performance verified
“Transillumination devices differ in their technical characteristics and performance. The choice of the device should be based on the needs of the particular patient population and the intended use of the device” Dorotić et al (2021).
OPAT for drug use-associated infective endocarditis – Full Text
“Efforts to increase OPAT utilization among patients with DUA-IE could have important benefits for patients and the healthcare system” Ceniceros et al (2021).
Central venous catheter tip navigation in neonates using ultrasound
“Recent guidelines strongly recommend intra-procedural methods of tip location, to increase the cost-effectiveness of the maneuver and to shorten the time between device placement and utilization” Barone et al (2021).
Best IV catheters for apheresis procedures
“The results from this pilot study suggest that 20G fenestrated catheter is non-inferior to 18G standard catheters” Armendariz et al (2021).
Intraosseous access in newborns consideration of alternative sites
“Proximal humeral head and distal femoral end might be alternative IO areas which may lead to further IO puncture sites in neonates” Eifinger et al (2021).
Best intravenous catheter for massive transfusion
“Short, large-diameter catheters provided the greatest infusion rates of massive transfusion blood products for the least pressure” Milne et al (2021).
PICC catheter design innovation impact study proposal – Full Text
“he integration of antimicrobial and hydrophobic catheter materials, and pressure-activated valves, into polyurethane PICCs are innovations designed to prevent infective and/or thrombotic complications” Ullman et al (2021).
Topical ketamine local anesthetic agent for venipuncture pain
“This study showed that local cutaneous ketamine is as effective as EMLA in relieving pain during venipuncture” Heydari et al (2021).
IV complications associated with vascular access – Full Text
“Our study shows that local complications at IV access site are very common with occurrence in more than fifty percent patients” Chaudhary et al (2021).
OPAT experience with liposomal amphotericin B
“L-AMB is associated with significant AEs; however, these results suggest treatment is feasible in the outpatient setting with close monitoring” Burnett et al (2021).
How to manage home parenteral nutrition complications
“This study aims to assess and characterize the situation of patients with HPN focusing on prevalence of catheter-related complications and mortality” Reber et al (2021).
Peripherally inserted central catheter-associated endocarditis – Full Text
“We present a case of peripherally inserted central catheter-associated Nocardia nova endocarditis in a patient who had been receiving intravenous antibiotics for the management of chronic Lyme disease” Njie et al (2021).