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Vancomycin lock for CLABSI treatment

vancomycin lock

“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

MyFusor

“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

intravenous safety

“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).

CLABSI seasonal variation

CLABSI

“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

CVC

“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

CLABSI

“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

IVSafety

“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

Peripheral IV

“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

UEDVT

“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

IV medication

“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).

PICC catheter complications – Full Text

Disinfection caps

“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).

CRBSI epidemiology analysis

CLABSI

“We conclude that CRBSIs are a frequent complication in our department with relevant clinical consequences” Matarrese et al (2021).

Femoral catheterisation complications in neonate

neonatal picc

“We report a neonate who developed external iliac artery thrombosis after insertion of femoral venous catheter, without an apparent arterial puncture during the procedure” Amiti et al (2021).

CRBSI and relationship to infective endocarditis

crbsi

“Uncomplicated bacteremia and catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) are frequently suggested as factors associated with low risk of infective endocarditis in Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB)” Man et al (2021).

Handling hazardous IV drugs in home infusion

Hazardous IV drugs

“Providing appropriate education for home infusion nurses is key to ensuring they are practicing in a manner that minimizes potential exposure to HDs” Eisenberg and Klein (2021).

When to use an implantable port

chlorhexidine allergy

“This Editorial deals with the opinion of GAVeCeLT (The Italian Study Group for Long Term Central Venous Access) that strongly discourage the use of ports for intravenous treatment different from chemotherapy (or from the therapy that specifically required that long term, infrequent access)” Biffi and La Greca (2021).

Peripheral IV cannula outcomes

IM Injection

“Short peripheral catheters (SPCs) are commonly used in hospitals, guided by evidence-based standards to optimize dwell time and limit adverse outcomes” Woda et al (2021).

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