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Implantable port infection risk

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“In many patients with port infection, the ports are removed because antibiotics are ineffective. We evaluated the risk factors associated with port removal due to port infection” Hara et al (2024).

Reduction of blood culture contamination rates

blood sampling

“In response to the surge of the Omicron variant, we adjusted our PPE protocol from January 2022. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the simplified PPE policy on blood culture contamination rates” Park et al (2024).

Isopropanol leakage from antiseptic barrier caps

“Needleless connectors (NCs) can be disinfected using antiseptic barrier caps (ABCs) to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections. However, recent evidence suggests that isopropanol can leak from the ABC into the NC, posing concern about their safe use” Boissière et al (2024).

Correction of PICC malposition

picc

“US-guidance can help reduce catheter malposition during bedside PICC insertion. Patients with risk factors such as multiple previous central vein insertions, failed peripheral line insertions, left arm insertion, or high BMI should undergo thorough sonographic evaluation of the arm vessels to prevent malposition” Jang et al (2023).

Needleless connector disinfection procedure – Full Text

“This study aimed to verify the efficacy of disinfection procedures to reduce Acinetobacter baumannii blaOXA-23 bacterial load in needleless connectors that had been experimentally contaminated” Biazus-Dalcin et al (2024).

CLABSI related complications – Full Text

CLABSI

“This 2-year retrospective single-center study of patients with CRBIs from a tertiary care hospital examined the hematogenous complications associated with CRBIs according to patient characteristics, central venous catheter (CVC) types, and causative bacteria” Carolle Ngo Bell et al (2024).

CLABSI criteria in pediatric oncology patients – Full Text

CLABSI

“The aim of this study was to investigate the applicability of the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) criteria of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in pediatric oncology patients” van den Bosch et al (2024).

Contrast media extravasation study

extravasation

“Main risk factors for CM extravasation are female, diabetes, venous thrombosis, multi-site angiography, and injection rate ≥ 3 mL/s” Liu et al (2024).

Midline catheters in neonatal intensive care

midline catheter

“The purpose of this article is to present the advantages and disadvantages of MPCs as an alternative approach for venous access in neonates when appropriate” Sykes et al (2024).

Needlestick injury and HIV infection risk – Full Text

needlestick

“The current CDC recommendations for HIV infection treatment are antiretroviral therapies, such as an HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimen, which consists of a cocktail of antiretrovirals and postexposure prophylaxis immediately for occupational exposures, such as accidental needlestick exposure from an HIV infected patient” Abadie et al (2024).

Rapid platelet and red cell administration

transfusion

“Our study suggested that mixing ABO-incompatible platelets with RBCs in a rapid infuser does not induce in vitro hemolysis. These findings support the use of rapid infusers regardless of platelet compatibility in support of hemostatic resuscitation” Jung et al (2024).

Prevention of amiodarone-related phlebitis

“The 15-min cold application was found to be effective in terms of the rate of phlebitis development, phlebitis grade and time of phlebitis development” Okyay and Basak (2024).

Pediatric central venous access device lock solutions

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“Chelating agents and antibiotic locks may be effective for CVAD-associated BSI prevention in pediatrics. Thrombolytic agents can be an option for CVAD occlusion prevention, whereas ethanol may not be recommended” Takashima et al (2024).

Evolution of ultrasound in anesthesia

ultrasound guided vascular access

“This article explores the evolving role of ultrasound technology in anesthesia. Ultrasound emerged decades ago, offering clinicians noninvasive, economical, radiation-free, and real-time imaging capabilities” Harutyunyan et al (2024).

IV push medication cost-effectiveness

drug aministration

“Based upon our modeling calculations, switching certain medication administration routes to IVP can have significant impacts on cost, with an estimated cost savings of about $47,000 every six months” Hayward et al (2024).

Implantable port infection and complication rates

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“Double-lumen chest ports are associated with increased risk for bloodstream infection, malfunction, fibrin sheath formation, catheter tip malposition, and catheter-associated thrombosis” Kozlowski et al (2024).

Hemodialysis vascular access survey in Italy

“Most of facilities use the fluoroscope during CVC placement, 37% when needed, and 22% never. Ultrasound-guided puncture of complex AVFs was used by 80% of facilities. Buttonhole puncture was used in 5% of patients” Napoli et al (2024).