Computer-assisted needle navigation for pediatric internal jugular cannulation
“A novel navigation system provides a visual overlay on real-time ultrasound images to depict needle trajectory and tip location during cannulation” Gallo et al (2020).
ESPEN guideline on home parenteral nutrition
“This guideline will inform physicians, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, caregivers and other home parenteral nutrition (HPN) providers” Pironi et al (2020).
Intelligent infusion controller with a physiological information feedback function – Full Text
“Our study proved that the intelligent infusion controller can control the infusion process intelligently and effectively” Li et al (2020).
Effect of cartoon viewing devices during phlebotomy in children
“The cartoon distraction performed using a VR device reduced the perception of pain and anxiety during phlebotomy in school-age children” İnangil et al (2020).
Detection of microbial contamination of intravenous fluids – Full Text
“We describe herein 4 clinical cases of microbial contamination of in-use intravenous infusion, in which we detected microbial contamination in the infusion fluid” Oie et al (2020).
Results of central line flushing with saline or heparin – Full Text
“The review found that there was not enough evidence to determine the effects of intermittent flushing with normal saline versus heparin to prevent occlusion in long-term central venous catheters in infants and children” Bradford et al (2020).
Successful peripheral IV cannulation and needle tip design
“We developed short bevel needles with a very thin tip and evaluated their puncture performance in two in vitro models” Tanabe et al (2020).
Evaluation of Chinese version of implantable port quality of life assessment tool
“The Chinese version of quality of life assessment, venous device-port scale is an effective assessment tool for quality of life with good reliability and validity” Liu et al (2020).
Case study on central venous catheters and arrhythmia
“We believe dialysis lines should be checked for tip position even when long-standing to prevent relevant complications due to catheter sliding” Sosa Barrios et al (2020).
Treatment of febrile pediatric hemophilia patients who have CVAD?
“Febrile immunocompetent hemophilia patients with indwelling CVADs have high rates of bacteremia” Al-Samkari et al (2020).
Optimization of IV infusion workflow in isolation wards for patients with COVID-19 – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate the effect of optimization of the intravenous infusion workflow in isolation wards for patients with coronavirus disease 2019” Song et al (2020).
How does COVID-19 convalescent plasma transfusion work – Full Text
“The SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies passively transferred by the transfused plasma might neutralize viral particles and activate the complement system, thus promoting viral elimination” Langhi et al (2020).
Advice on plasma as a possible treatment approach of COVID-19
“This document prepared and endorsed by the Working Party on Global Blood Safety of the International Society of Blood Transfusion presents elements, as of April 2020, to take into consideration in the preparation and transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma” Epstein and Burnouf (2020).
Delivering palliative care in the COVID-19 patient group
“We identified symptom burden, management, response to treatment, and outcomes for a case series of 101 in-patients with confirmed COVID-19 referred to hospital palliative care” Lovell et al (2020).
What is the benefit of prefilled syringes in COVID-19 patient – Full Text
“Preparation of drugs for resuscitation when wearing personal protective equipment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may pose many problems” Ludwin et al (2020).
Following recent guidelines reduces historical PICC associated complications
“When adhering to best practices, this study demonstrated that concerns related to peripherally inserted central catheters and deep vein thrombosis risk are minimized”
Securement of paediatric central venous access devices with securAcath
“We conclude that the use of a securAcath fixation device in central venous access devices is an effective method of securement” Fitzsimons et al (2020).
Development of extravasation advice cards for clinical practice
“Information on osmolality, pH, pKa and the buffering capacity of drugs is given in relation to extravasation, which is summarised in a practical crash card that can be used in clinical practice” Smolders et al (2020).
How efficient are distraction cards and kaleidoscope for reducing phlebotomy pain?
“The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of distraction cards and a kaleidoscope in reducing pain during phlebotomy procedures among children” Semerci and Akgün Kostak (2020).
Research provides stability data on CaLev solutions – Full Text
“Our results confirmed the analytical stability of CaLev in NaCl 0.9%, glucose 5% and water for injection at concentrations used in clinical practice at our institute” Sanogo et al (2020).
How to adapt vascular access in COVID-19 patients?
“The 2020 COVID pandemic has forced everyone to update the usual medical procedures and adapt them to a new situation characterized by a high risk of contamination of the health operator” Scoppettuolo et al (2020).
IV skill proficiency with PPE during a pandemic – Full Text
“Existing skill proficiency was maintained despite wearing PPE and there was no advantage with the addition of adjuncts such as video-assisted laryngoscopy and ultrasound-guided intravenous cannulation” Sule et al (2020).
Volume of separator flush between incompatible solutions
“A larger intravenous tubing volume requires a larger separator fluid volume. However, the ratio of separator fluid volume to the tubing’s volume decreases as the tubing volume increases” Doesburg et al (2020).
Review of global pediatric peripheral IV catheter practice and performance
“To describe worldwide characteristics, performance and risk factors of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), in pediatrics” Ullman et al (2020).
What is the effect of acupressure on pain during venipuncture in children?
“The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial in order to determine the effects of acupressure on acute pain during venipuncture in children” Koç Özkan and Balci (2020).
Review of antibiotic treatment in patients with sepsis – Full Text
“Thus, when treating suspicious or confirmed cases of sepsis, clinicians must initiate broad-spectrum antimicrobials within the first hour of diagnosis” Martínez et al (2020).
Specific challenges of hemodialysis catheters in infants
“Evaluate technical aspects and outcomes of insertion/maintenance of hemodialysis (HD) central venous catheter (CVC) during infancy” Ma et al (2020).
How to treat catheter-related deep venous thrombosis in children?
“This review focuses on the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment for CVC-related VTE in children” Jaffray and Goldenberg (2020).
Peripherally inserted central catheters and infection outbreaks
“To reduce PICC-related BSIs and their related mortality, it is important to limit the overuse of PICCs and to implement a ‘no PICC’ policy by limiting the insertion of PICCs to situations without other available options” Durand et al (2020).
How effective are topical treatments to prevent infusion phlebitis?
“To evaluate the effectiveness of topical interventions in the prevention or treatment of intravenous therapy-related phlebitis” Goulart et al (2020).