Intravenous and vascular access literature news and updates.
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare CSF concentration and serum pharmacokinetics of high dose vancomycin by…
Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) have been recommended as the preferred vascular access for pediatric patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD), but data…
Vancomycin is a vital treatment option for patients suffering from critical infections, and therapeutic drug monitoring is recommended. Bayesian forecasting…
After a survey revealed practice gaps in central venous catheter care, one organization was challenged to identify a novel approach…
The aim of this paper is to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of PIVC insertion and maintenance bundles on preventing…
Our purpose was to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of CVP estimates assessed upon the height of hand veins collapse…
The safe and effective use of ceftolozane–tazobactam delivered via continuous infusion in a cystic fibrosis (CF) patient with reduced body…
This article reports on the findings of a repeat audit of vascular access devices (VADs) in a district general hospital…
This prospective non-randomised trial aimed to determine the effect of local warming on vein diameter in the antecubital area in…
Recent data have challenged the notion that rapid intravenous fluid administration results in adverse neurologic outcomes in children with diabetic…
Lyme disease serological tests were overused in a large healthcare system, and positive results were frequently misinterpreted, leading to misdiagnosis…
A panel of experts was convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) to overview recommendations on managing and…
A PICC line is a peripheral, through a vein inserted, central venous catheter. There are different engineered stabilisation devices -…
In North America alone, 74% of adults use the Internet daily, and 80% of all users search for health-related information”…
This article illustrates how a multidisciplinary collaboration and the use of scientific evaluation and implementation tools can facilitate a decrease…
This case presents a unique case of pancytopenia involving elements of drug-induced aplastic anemia as well as DIC-related sepsis” Cho…
Despite focused initiatives to reduce device-associated infection among hospitalised patients, the practices US hospitals are currently using are unknown. We…
Our aim was to study the incidence of catheter-related deep venous thrombosis in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy through either…
To investigate hand hygiene compliance (HHC) rate, factors affecting the HHC rate, and intervention strategies to improve HHC in EDs”…
We herein reported an 11-year-old girl with acute leukemia who was found to have catheter-related bloodstream infection in her neutropenic…
Finally, CVC use is believed to result in excess mortality in patients on hemodialysis. However, recent data suggest that CVC…
Based on these data, we asked the lead author to update readers on the status of catheter failure and what…
Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, the most common invasive hospital procedure performed worldwide, is associated with a variety of complications…
The use of extracorporeal life support devices such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults requires cannulation of the patient’s vessels…
Thromboses and stenoses of permanent vascular access appear to be a serious hazard for patients with end-stage kidney disease on…
Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) include strategies that enable sustainable management of rational anti-infective treatment in the clinical setting” Huebner et…
Limited data exist regarding patients’ experiences with outpatient CVADs. This study characterized outpatient CVAD care via 14-day patient diaries” Nailon…
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the K-Card process for central venous line (CVL) maintenance…
The work explored the DEHP migration parameters in PVC infusion in clinic, based on the previous research on the test…
We were able to identify risk factors and develop a clinical prediction model for CLABSI in children presenting to the…