Misplacement of central venous catheter tip in azygos vein

“The catheter tip was incorrectly positioned into the azygos vein as confirmed by conventional anteroposterior and lateral chest radiographs” Cao et al (2020).

Oral outpatient treatment versus inpatient IV antimicrobial treatment

“In our population, step-down oral outpatient treatment of low-risk FN was as safe and effective as inpatient intravenous treatment” Avilés-Robles et al (2020).

Design and application of a new funnel sharps collection box

“Compared with the traditional sharps box, the new funnel sharps collection box can safely collect various medical sharps and reduce the stab probability and occupational exposure risk of medical personnel” Li et al (2020).

Calcified right atrial mass related to implantable port – CE activity

“Intracardiac masses pose a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. Indwelling catheters can lead to thrombus calcification causing untoward sequelae” Brungardt et al (2020).

What is the impact of arm choice on PICC outcomes?

“To explore the impact of arm choice (dominant or non-dominant) on the rate of catheter-related complications and degree of comfort in patients with PICCs” Ying et al (2020).

Patient harm related to unnecessary dilution of ready-to-administer prefilled syringes

“Unnecessary dilution of ready-to-administer (RTA) syringes could increase the risk of patient harm attributed to errors related to incorrect dose, improper labeling, and the potential for microbial contamination” Degnan et al (2020).

Is an indwelling medical device associated with increased risk of sepsis?

“Indwelling medical device use was significantly associated with increased risk of sepsis diagnosis and the risk was higher with longer hospitalization” Ahiawodzi et al (2020).

Medication errors in prescription and administration in critically ill patients

“To determine the prevalence and magnitude of medication errors and their association with patients’ sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and nurses’ work conditions” Suclupe et al (2020).

Review of sharp injuries among healthcare workers – CE activity

“This study aimed to examine the proportion of needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) among healthcare workers at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman, Jordan” Saadeh et al (2020).

Technique for replacement of Groshong® PICC in children

“Our preliminary experience suggests that the PICC replacement technique using the same entrance vein is simple, safe and feasible” Benvenuti et al (2020).

What is the radiation dose associated with fluoroscopically guided CVAD insertion

“CVAD insertion is sometimes fluoroscopically guided and thus associated with radiation dose to both the patient and the staff members within the room” Badawy et al (2020).

Impact of implantable port access timing on CLABSI rate

“This study compared the 30-day infection risk of chest ports accessed on the same day as placement and chest ports with delayed initial access” Tancredi et al (2020).

Intraosseous access in pediatric emergency care

“Intraosseous Access (IO) has obtained an increasingly valued place in emergency medical care cases when peripheral access venous access in not possible” Kikodze et al (2020).

How safe is Y-site intravenous drug administration? – CE activity

“Potential complications of co-administration of incompatible drugs include precipitation in the infusion line or central venous catheter leading to its occlusion” Stawny et al (2020).

Evaluation of hand-held automated venipuncture device

“Here, we present the first-in-human assessment of an automated robotic venipuncture device designed to safely perform blood draws on peripheral forearm veins” Leipheimer et al (2019).

Nurse prescriber led protocol for anaemia management

“To evaluate the impact a nurse prescriber led protocol compared to a traditional physician led non-protocol based approach had in maintaining targeted haemoglobin levels in patients on maintenance haemodialysis” George and McCann (2020).

Economic burden of needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in China

“The economic burden of NSIs among HCWs in China is substantial. Comprehensive NSI prevention programs, including implementation of safety needles and devices, have high potential for healthcare institutions to achieve downstream cost savings and cost offsets” Zhang et al (2020).

Color doppler ultrasound to identify peripheral IV catheter position – CE activity

“To evaluate color flow Doppler flow ultrasound compared to standard clinical techniques, to detect the intravascular position of peripheral intravenous catheters in adult surgical patients” Riveros-Perez et al (2020).

Randomised controlled trial of peripheral IV catheter securement in paediatrics

“Evaluate the feasibility of an efficacy randomised control trial (RCT) of paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) securement to prevent failure without resultant skin damage” Kleidon et al (2020).

Consensus on management of central venous access devices

“The purpose of this consensus is to provide medical staff with solutions for the safety management of central venous catheter, and the evidence for decision-making” Expert Group on Safety Management of Central Venous Access Device (2020).

Longterm loss of guide wire during central venous catheter placement

“We report a rare case of significantly delayed complications associated with intravascular loss of guide wire during central venous catheter placement” Nguyen et al (2020).

MAGIC and the use of peripherally inserted central catheters

“Whether the device is small and being placed in a vein in the arm (eg, peripheral intravenous catheter) or large and inserted into a great vessel within the chest (eg, implanted port), they share several characteristics” Chopra (2020).

Bacterial contamination rates on vascular access tourniquets – CE activity

“Tourniquets used for peripheral venous vascular access such as blood sampling are regularly contaminated in clinical routine” Grohmann et al (2020).

Central venous catheterization in cancer patients with severe thrombocytopenia

“The present study investigated if US-guided CVC, in a subset of cancer patients with severe thrombocytopenia, reduced bleeding risk and avoided prophylactic platelet transfusion” Cavanna et al (2020).

What is the hidden cost of CRBSI in patients on parenteral nutrition?

“The findings demonstrate a plethora of complications which can arise following CRBSI, which pose a significant health risk to parenterally fed patients who already have reduced physiological reserve” Brown and Burke (2020).

Patient experience of PICC insertion in Norway

“To investigate patient experiences with peripherally inserted venous catheters, namely PICC lines and Midlines, as well as the influence of socio-demographic variables, length of stay, comorbidity and complications on these experiences” Leonardsen et al (2020).

Can the rejection of hemolyzed samples jeopardize patient safety

“The laboratory should be aware of the clinical patient conditions and of the related physician needs, before hiding results. Therefore, both the laboratory and the clinic personnel should communicate in order to guarantee the patient safety” Barbara et al (2020).

Review of taurolidine lock solution for CRBSI reduction in pediatric patients – CE activity

“Taurolidine lock solutions have been used to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in both adult and pediatric patients” Sun et al (2020).

Blood samples from established peripheral intravenous catheters

“This article is a good example of the commitment by SPN members to improve practice in a systematic rigorous process” Fowler et al (2020).

Pectoralis nerve block implantable port removal and CVC replacement

“The use of PecS block 1 as perioperative analgesia for a central catheter removal -reimplantation combined procedure” Renzini et al (2020).