Inadvertent direct pulmonary artery catheterization during CVC placement
“Our case report in accordance with recent review of the literature strongly emphasizes the benefits of performing ultrasound-guided interventions in ICU” Papamichalis et al (2020).
Effects of a mobile phone application for central venous catheter care
“Mobile app instruction for graduate nurses on central venous catheter care increased specific knowledge and skills compared with conventional methods of instruction” Huang et al (2021).
Survivable fatal vascular access hemorrhage with tourniquet use – Full Text
“This study identified 92 Maryland extremity fatal vascular access hemorrhage decedents who potentially could have survived with tourniquet use-an average of 6 per year”
How to manage chemotherapy extravasation
“A formalized process for managing chemotherapy extravasations increases patient safety and patient and nurse satisfaction” Karius and Colvin (2021).
CLABSI rates with ambulatory central line use in children
“Ambulatory pediatric CLABSI incidence density is appreciable and associated with health care use” Rinke et al (2021).
Impact of a hospital-wide huddle on CLABSI rates
“Reduction of CLABSIs and CAUTIs had estimated cost savings of $688,050. The impact was more profound in non-ICU settings” Mena et al (2020).
Clinical pharmacist assist with appropriate PICC use
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical interventions (PIs) by the clinical pharmacist in the PICC process” Buisson et al (2021).
Vancomycin-lock therapy for infant CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“Vancomycin-lock may effectively prevent CRBSI in Chinese VLBW preterm infants and reduce the exposure time of antibiotics, without causing obvious side complications” Liang et al (2021).
Placing a CVC in a patient with substance use disorder
“Suggestions are offered to both the infusion nurse and the health care team for improving their ethical stance, as well as their care of patients with SUD” Chapple (2021).
Data collection for vascular access procedures
“Data collection of process and outcome measures for vascular access procedures and devices is recommended in all relevant guidelines and standards” DeVries (2021).
Nurse management of Blinatumomab infusion program
“The establishment of a nursing program dedicated to improving infusion pump management, patient support, quality of care, and patient safety will be discussed” Amicucci and Ciaralli (2021).
Study of DIVA patients who need peripheral IV access
“Patients with difficult vasculature sometimes require multiple attempts to obtain SPC access” Plohal (2021).
Infusion phlebitis incidence rate in critically ill patients – Full Text
“we aimed to describe the epidemiology of the use of PIVCs and the incidence/occurrence of phlebitis and complications in the intensive care unit” Yasuda et al (2021).
Peripherally inserted central catheter care of leukemia patients
“The improvement of PICC care may need joint efforts of patients, nursing professionals, hospitals’ managerial staff, and governments” Ai et al (2021).
Ketorolac Tromethamine injection product recall – Full Text
“Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter” FDA 2021.
Reduction of pain during intravenous cannulation in children
“It is recommended that training on pain assessment and the use of distraction methods should be provided to nurses working in pediatric emergency departments” Semerci et al (2020).
Harms and benefits of subcutaneous hydration in older patients
“SC hydration should be available as an alternative to IV hydration when treating older patients for mild-to-moderate dehydration” Danielsen et al (2020).
IV oncology infusions compounded via robotics – Full Text
“A study was conducted to compare an intravenous (IV) gravimetric technology-assisted workflow (TAWF) platform to an IV robotic system” Pang et al (2021).
Supraclavicular nerve block for implantable port placement
“This study aimed to compare two different local anesthesia techniques used during subcutaneous port implantation” Çelebioğlu and Bilgiç (2021).
Workflow modifications to expedite care after needlestick injuries
“This simple intervention may improve HCWs’ physical and psychological health during a traumatic time” Smith et al (2021).
Novel very short peripheral IV catheter reduces chemical irritation
“The clinically potential relevance is underscore both by the more efficient perfusion of IV drugs and lower irritation to the vein wall at the site of injection” Yaakobovich et al (2021).
Impact of best practice prevention bundle on CLABSI rates
“The authors sought to evaluate the influence of a standardized best practice central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance bundle” Ardura et al (2021).
Midline catheter outcomes systematic review
“The objective of this systematic review was to explore the current practice, dwell time, and complication rates of midline catheters” Tripathi et al (2020).
Provider incentive programs reduced central line utilization
“The average CLABSI SIR and CAUTI SIR across all intensive care units (ICUs) decreased by 44% (P = .05) and 87% (P = .02) over 3 years” Shittu et al (2021).
Pediatric prehospital intraosseous access during combat operations
“Pediatric subjects receiving an IO had higher injury severity scores and higher mortality rates compared with those who received an IV only” Schauer et al (2021).
Vascular access infections with Burkholderia cepacia
“This study collected 41 BCC isolates from vascular access infections (VAIs) and other clinical infections between 2014 and 2020” Wong et al (2020).
Overlooked fractured implantable port catheter fragments
“Fractured or retained TIVAD fragments were initially overlooked on radiological studies in more than 20% of patients” Matton et al (2020).
COVID-19 prevention measures reduce CLABSI rates – Full Text
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, hygienic precautions for preventing viral transmission have been markedly reinforced” Heidempergher et al (2020).
Extravasation associated with thiopental and propofol
“The present review summarizes our findings from three areas of research regarding the use of medicines in the operating room” Shibata (2021).
Clot accumulation at the tip of hemodialysis catheters
“This study sought to compare the clotting potential of the side-hole-free Pristine hemodialysis catheter with that of a symmetric catheter with side holes” Tal et al (2020).