Reactions associated with COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy
“Our findings support the use of CP as a safe therapeutic option from a transfusion reaction perspective, in the setting of COVID-19” Nguyen et al (2020).
Adherence to CLABSI prevention guidelines – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are largely preventable when evidence-based guidelines are followed” Chi et al (2020).
Strategies employed to identify apheresis PowerFlow ports
“When a patient with a history of apheresis procedures presents with an implanted port, steps should be taken to ensure correct identification and access” Gill et al (2020).
Accuracy of umbilical blood sampling from the newborn
“Our findings support the feasibility and accuracy of umbilical blood in place of blood collected from the newborn” Medeiros et al (2020).
Multicenter review of infusion-related reactions to daratumumab
“The rates of daratumumab infusion-related reactions are highest on the first infusion. In addition, our adoption of rapid infusion daratumumab was safe” Geirnaert et al (2020).
Impact of ultrasound on difficult intravenous access
“DIVA affects many ED patients and leads to delays in PIV access-related care. Nurse insertion of USGPIVs improves care in patients with DIVA” Davis et al (2020).
Metastatic spread at site of implantable port – Full Text
“To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a patient with advanced GIST developing GIST metastasis at the site of a TIVAP insertion” Yin et al (2020).
PICC tip shift in the very low birth weight infants – Full Text
“There is a close correction between catheter tip shift and weight gain for those babies” Zhang et al (2020).
Developments in outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy
“Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) allows patients who require intravenous treatment to be treated outside of the hospital” Terhalle et al (2020).
Experience with plastic cannulas in Spanish haemodialysis units
“Plastic cannulas (PC) have shown efficacy in haemodialysis (HD) and are presented as a positive innovation for patients and vascular access survival” Pedreia-Robles et al (2020).
Trends in central-line-associated bloodstream infections
“Across an 11-hospital system, continuing efforts to reduce device utilization and infection rates resulted in declining SIRs for CLABSIs and CAUTIs” Kaminski et al (2020).
Malpositions of peripherally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“Ultrasound monitoring for the presence of the catheter in the ipsilateral internal jugular vein can help with correct positioning” Song et al (2020).
Video to support the management of home infusion therapy
“Alone video project, supported evidence that family caregivers aren’t given the information they need to manage the complex care regimens of family members” Fields et al (2020).
Review of vancomycin serum concentration levels – Full Text
“These results emphasize the need of appropriate loading dose and regular monitoring to improve vancomycin efficacy and avoid renal toxicity” Perin et al (2020).
Risk factors for UEDVT in hospitalized children
“To identify the potential associations of patient-, treatment-, and central venous access device (CVAD)-related factors with the CVAD-related thrombosis (CRT) risk in hospitalized children” Tian et al (2020).
Benefits of heat application on peripheral IV cannulation
“To evaluate the effectiveness of the application of topical heat, high pressure or a combination of both on antebrachial venous cannulation” Simón-López et al (2020).
Central venous catheter competency scoring system – Full Text
“We suggest a new scoring system for CVC insertion that can be used for evaluation of both the technique and the operator” Gaber et al (2020).
Innovative ultrasound-guided central venous access simulation model
“This study validates our biological model of porcine’s liver as an interesting training model” Grillet et al (2020).
Platelet transfusion practice for children with malignancy
“Platelet transfusions are an essential aspect of supportive care for pediatric oncology patients” Lieberman et al (2020).
Have blood culture contamination rates increased during the pandemic?
“We found a statistically significant increase in central line-associated blood stream infections and blood culture contamination rates during the pandemic” LeRose et al (2020).
Improving peripheral intravenous catheter care for children
“Using an organized approach to nursing practice change improved PIVC care in children with cancer” Mulemba et al (2020).
Sharps disposal compliance during a pandemic – Full Text
“It is necessary to audit sharps management regularly to accurately assess practice and prevent exposure to BBDs” Hussain et al (2020).
CRBSI in immunocompetent patients – Full Text
“Nineteen episodes of RGM BSI were identified in 17 patients who had no known immunocompromised conditions that predispose them to opportunistic pathogens” Mizusawa et al (2020).
Choice and management of vascular access during COVID-19 outbreak
“Here we describe the key elements of clinical management of vascular access in patients affected by COVID-19” Vailati et al (2020).
Development of digital droplet infusion devices
“We present the digital droplet infusion (DDI) device, a low-cost, high-precision digital infusion system” Fang et al (2020).
Central venous catheter insertion mastery learning checklist
“Resident physicians are expected to acquire competence at central venous catheter (CVC) insertion to a mastery standard” McGaghie et al (2020).
Impact of radiation therapy on totally implantable ports
“TIVAPs caused target dose reductions and dose increase near the TIVAP, especially when made of titanium” Takeshita et al (2020).
CVAD guidelines for pediatric onco-hematological patients
“The aim of this work is to define pediatric guidelines about the management of CVADs in onco-hematology” Cellini et al (2020).
Impact of antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters
“Clinical trials show that antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection in adults and children” Gilbert et al (2020).
Inadvertent arterial puncture during subclavian vein catheterization
“We identified age, BMI, and serum pre-albumin level as significant risk factors for inadvertent arterial puncture during subclavian vein catheterization” Zhou et al (2020).