Intravenous and vascular access literature news and updates.
“After eight cycles, the patient suffered cetuximab-induced grade 2 skin toxicity and grade 3 contact dermatitis at the peripherally inserted…
“The present study aimed to describe the epidemiology of causative microorganisms of catheter-related infection and colonization according to the insertion…
“We aimed to investigate rates of needlestick injury, reasons for underreporting, and how explicit announcements that patients are “high-risk” (i.e.,…
“This study considers the use of a fluidic pharmacokinetic profile generator where 28 different profile types were generated corresponding to…
“To assess if there is a difference in magnesium replacement required in the medicine population at an academic medical center…
“A chemotherapy induced phlebitis severity (CIPS) scale was developed in patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy for breast cancer” Harris et al…
“This study aimed to develop an algorithm using US-assisted PIV placement to reduce CF rate. Furthermore, to evaluate the effectiveness…
“We aim to introduce our supraclavicular approach for brachiocephalic vein cannulation in pediatric patients. A syringe-free and in-plane technique is…
“This comprehensive review comparatively evaluates the safety and benefits of parenteral fluids used in resuscitation with a focus on sepsis”…
“Mannitol infusion is commonly used in the treatment of intracranial hypertension following traumatic brain injury” Kavanagh et al (2020). Abstract:…
“Critical drug delivery is interrupted for up to 12 minutes with relative downward movements, and significant boluses of drugs are…
“We conducted an observational study to analyze: 1) the effectiveness of organizational interventions to minimize the occurrence of NSIs in…
“Venous pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine has remained an unresolved issue in clinical practice. This study aimed…
“We conducted this study to determine the anatomical relation of the IJV to the CCA using (USG) in patients undergoing…
“The interprofessional PIV workshop was one module in a longitudinal interprofessional curriculum providing training for SON and SOM learners” Chambers…
“To evaluate the effects of passive music therapy on anxiety and vital signs among lung cancer patients at their first…
“This study indicated that the arm port might increase the risk of overall complication risks as well as the risk…
“This publication is an RCN investigation into clinical views to guide the practice of aseptic technique” RCN (2020). Abstract: Aseptic…
“We found significant reduction in the CLABSI rate after implementation of the bundle of care” Khodare et al (2020). Abstract:…
“Gaps in the processing and in the quality/safety measures applied to the manufacture of blood components are quite evident in…
“This study sought to determine the appropriateness of inpatient PICC use in general medicine at five academic hospitals in Toronto,…
“We performed a retrospective review of all patients who had an IV infiltration at a tertiary care center’s inpatient and…
“To describe the population pharmacokinetics and protein-binding characteristics of unbound ceftriaxone administered as continuous or intermittent infusion” Leegwater et al…
“CLABSI has added significantly to the cost and outcome burden in critical care, irrespective of the etiology of the critical…
“In an effort to prevent this ototoxicity, different platinum infusion durations have been studied. This review is the third update…
“We evaluated the feasibility of centrally placed non-cuffed tunnelled peripherally inserted central catheter in the chest as an alternative to…
“The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of US-guided arterial catheterisation with the traditional landmark (LM) technique…
“The guidewire was rotated anticlockwise with simultaneous soft pulls coinciding with the cardiac cycle. The guidewire was successfully and safely…
“High volumes of blood were taken and discarded from the study population, possibly reflecting the fact that there are no…
“Hypophosphatemia postintravenous iron is frequent but under-recognized. If prolonged or recurrent, it can cause osteomalacia” Nataatmadja and Francis (2020). Abstract:…