Smart infusion pump error types and preventative strategies discussed
“Through a comprehensive literature review, we compiled a catalog of smart pump-related errors and associated prevention strategies” Kirkendall et al (2020).
Systematic review aims to assess the effects of PICC compared to CVC for IV access – Full Text
“The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is an alternative option for CVC access. However, the clinical evidence for PICC compared to CVC is still under discussion” Santos et al (2020).
Reducing IV fluid and drug waste following smart IV pump data analysis
“Analysis of i.v. infusion pump data from multiple hospitals using VERB analysis resulted in standardized medication concentrations and bag sizes for continuous infusions that reduce drug and fluid waste and improve operational efficiencies” Forshay et al (2020).
Bedside vascular access procedures for COVID-19 patients
“This report aims to illustrate how to perform a venous access to a COVID-19 patient at the bedside” Arrichiello et al (2020).
Innovation in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
“Changing patient populations, service structures and team roles coupled with a growing infection management evidence base means that OPAT services and practice must evolve” Farmer et al (2020).
Review of bedside PICC placement by x-ray technologists
“Therefore, the bedside PICC program was introduced to help alleviate the workload in the IR suite and to improve overall patient care” Chan-Dinevski and Annamalai (2020).
What can we learn from smart-pump infusion data – Full Text
“Smart pumps are thus able to provide real-time feedback to reduce medication infusion errors, and improve patient safety” Litman et al (2020).
Phlebotomy proficiency-based initiative to mitigate wrong blood in tube
“Characterise the procedure of phlebotomy, deconstruct it into its constituent parts and develop a performance metric for the purpose of training healthcare professionals” O’Herlihy et al (2020).
Study of antiseptic application technique before vascular access insertion
“The two techniques most commonly used to apply antiseptic to the skin are the concentric circle and back-and-forth techniques” Carre et al (2020).
Need for outpatient back-up for home hemodialysis patients
“The provision of sufficient support contributes to home hemodialysis (HHD) technique survival” Kennedy et al (2020).
Patient perspectives of intravenous infusion safety
“Issues to do with infusion pump alarms, reduced mobility, cannulation, and personal preferences for information, if given more attention, may improve patients’ experiences of receiving intravenous infusions” Wheeler et al (2020).
How to care for peripherally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“The present study aimed to evaluate nurses’ attitudes and knowledge of PICC maintenance in primary hospitals in Hunan province, China” Xu et al (2020).
Efficacy of 4% T-EDTA intravenous catheter lock solution
“ents, 4% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid lock solution effectively reduces the risk of central venous access device complications” Hill and Garner (2020).
Preventing central venous catheter occlusion
“The development and implementation of CVAD occlusion resources to guide the identification and management of occlusive episodes led to a significant decrease in occlusive events” Ullman et al (2020).
Feasibility of continuous infusions of acyclovir for neonatal home care
“We describe 2 cases with confirmed or presumed neonatal herpes simplex virus encephalitis treated with acyclovir administered as a continuous-infusion at home” O’Leary et al (2020).
Case study describes 5-Fluorouracil induced extravasation injury
“Patient experienced grade 3 extravasation in her 3rd cycle following 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) administration. The suspected drug was withdrawn immediately and discontinued from the 4th cycle of the regimen” Reddy et al (2020).
Preventing unnecessary venipuncture in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis
“The prevention of unnecessary peripheral venipuncture in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis is a promising and valuable quality improvement target” McCoy et al (2020).
Case study shows extravasation with iodinated contrast media
“X-ray showed extensive extravasation with iodinated contrast media. Extravasations of high volume or high osmolality can lead to severe tissue damage” Hu and van Rijssen (2020).
Personality changes after chemotherapy initiation via implantable port system
“After administration of the first chemotherapy the patient developed acute bihemispheric cerebral infarction and myocardial ischemia due to arterio-arterial emboli with a toxic encephalopathic component” Griesinger and Weil (2020).
Venipuncture activates the cerebral cortex in children with intellectual disability
“When subjected to a painful procedure, only children with intellectual disability show an activation of the cerebral cortex, even if topical anaesthesia is applied, and express more pain than cognitively healthy peers” Bembich et al (2020).
Topical nitroglycerin for management of peripheral extravasation of vasopressors
“Here we report a case of peripheral extravasation of vasopressors, successfully managed with topical nitroglycerin in intensive care unit” Shrestha et al (2020).
Impact of pediatric size phlebotomy tubes for adult critically ill patients
“This pilot study suggests that pediatric phlebotomy tubes are acceptable to patients and can therefore be used in adult ICU patients” Barreda Garcia et al (2020).
Reducing paediatric central line-associated bloodstream infections
“Combining the key card programme with K-card audits was associated with improved maintenance bundle compliance and a reduction in CLABSI” Kamity et al (2020).
Effect of massage and EMLA cream on children during venipuncture
“Results indicated that EMLA cream was more effective than massage and a combination of EMLA and massage in reducing an increase in the HR and RR caused by pain in children” Neshat et al (2020).
Implantable port infection – possible transmission from companion dog
“This case report raises awareness on S. pseudintermedius infections transmitted from domesticated dogs to patients with any implantable device” Nomoto et al (2020).
Obtaining blood samples from peripherally inserted central catheters
“Sampling through a PICC provides reliable laboratory results for CBC, and it could reduce patients’ discomfort and increase the safety of professionals reducing the risk of accidental percutaneous needlestick injuries” Ponticelli et al (2020).
Risk factors for early IV port infections in adult oncologic patients
“Hematologic malignancy, hypoalbuminemia, leukopenia, and diabetes mellitus at the time of port placement were independent risk factors for early port infections” Skummer et al (2020).
Caring for patients receiving OPAT during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
“These include shortening durations of therapy, utilizing the oral route, avoiding medications requiring therapeutic drug monitoring, selecting antimicrobials with long durations, decreasing frequency of laboratory blood draws, and performing tele-health visits” Rivera et al (2020).
Right atrial thrombosis provoked by central venous catheter
“We present a case of an RA thrombosis due to dilation of the atria and trauma from an infected central venous catheter” Prudhvi et al (2020).
Improving user experience for manual injection of 2 mL viscous solutions
“Altogether, the results obtained demonstrated an improvement of the user experience with this new syringe compared to the current one in the manual delivery of 2 mL viscous solutions” Pager et al (2020).