GloVANet-WoCoVA position statement on the nomenclature for vascular access devices – Full Text
“A panel of international vascular access experts from several clinical domains was selected by the Scientific Committee of WoCoVA to develop a position statement around vascular access device nomenclature” van Rens et al (2024).
Predictors of successful long-term hemodialysis access outcomes
“Understanding predictors of successful long-term access outcomes can guide decision-making regarding access type and alternative strategies. In our cohort, increased age and prior central venous catheter placement are associated with a shorter time to failure of permanent hemodialysis access and an increased risk of needing revision” Talebi et al (2024).
IV catheter foreign body found in heart – Full Text
“Health care professionals must check upon removal of peripheral intravenous access, and record whether the integrity of the peripheral catheter tip was compromised to prevent similar events in future” Şahin et al (2024).
Vein visualisation technology for peripheral IV access in paediatric patients – Full text
“Vein visualisation technology allows for a rapid, thorough assessment of patients’ vasculature to determine an optimal site for PIVC placement beyond what is visible to the naked eye or achievable using traditional methods” Weathers et al (2024).
Comparing midline catheter and PICC in cancer patients – Full Text
“This study aims to investigate the outcomes of PICC, and MC devices in patients undergoing chemotherapy” Beatrice et al (2024).
Association between necrotizing enterocolitis and CVC type
“Umbilical venous catheters (UVC) have been associated with an increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). We aimed to assess the relationship between the type of initial central venous access in preterm infants and NEC” Abda et al (2024).
Vascular access training in the emergency department – Full Text
“Education and training in vascular access is a critical component to delivering quality vascular access care. Given that organizations must invest resources to implement and sustain high-quality vascular access programming, we aimed to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of a program (Operation STICK (OSTICK)) in the emergency department (ED)” Bahl et al (2024).
Injection techniques to administer subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin – Full Text
“This review emphasises the significance of implementing standardised subcutaneous injection techniques for low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with cardiovascular disease in order to reduce complications and enhance patient outcomes” Wong et al (2024).
Enhancing longevity of vascular access in hemodialysis – Full Text
“Furthermore, it explores recent clinical trials, biomaterials, and device innovations, highlighting novel pharmaceutical approaches, advanced materials, device designs, and cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing the efficacy, safety, and longevity of vascular access in hemodialysis” Battistella et al (2024).
Comparison of CVC malposition between left and right placement
“Catheter malposition after subclavian venous catheterization (SVC) is not uncommon and can lead to serious complications. This study hypothesized that the left access is superior to the right access in terms of catheter malposition after ultrasound-guided infraclavicular SVC due to the asymmetry of the bilateral brachiocephalic veins” Shin et al (2024).
Midline and PICC complication comparison – Full Text
“We assessed adverse events in hospitalized patients receiving selected vesicant antibiotics or vasopressors administered through midline catheters or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)” Grigg et al (2024).
Review of vascular access device complications
“To investigate whether there are differences in the incidence of complications and indwelling time between the use of midline catheters and central venous catheters as intravenous infusion tools” Li et al (2024).
Including vascular access in advanced care planning
“Advance care planning (ACP) is a process where individuals identify, express, and communicate their personal values, life goals, and preferences for care. ACP may be feasible in chemotherapy infusion centers or chronic dialysis centers during patient treatment” Yamarik et al (2024).
History of hemodialysis vascular access – Full Text
“The use of AVGs and tunneled central venous catheters increased progressively to the point that, in 1997, the first evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for HD vascular access recommended that they only be used if a functioning AVF could not be established” Besarab et al (2024).
Cochrane review protocol to assess vascular access devices in people diagnosed with cancer – Full Text
“To assess the relative effectiveness and vascular access device (VAD)-related complications of VADs in people requiring prolonged systemic anti-cancer treatment” Duggan et al (2024).
CVC insertion in thrombocytopenic patients
“CVAD insertion in thrombocytopenic patients, even with platelet counts below 10 × 109/L, is safe and associated with minimal complications when performed under ultrasound guidance by experienced surgeons” Farsavian et al (2024).
Vessel health and preservation for optimal device choice – Full Text
“This article explores VAD selection from the perspective of vessel health and preservation and describes VAD selection options and indications, VAD-related complications, and strategies to reduce those complications” Nickel (2024).
Artificial intelligence assessment of tubes and lines on chest radiographs – Full Text
“Artificial intelligence (AI) has been proven useful for the assessment of tubes and lines on chest radiographs of general patients. However, validation on intensive care unit (ICU) patients remains imperative” Wongveerasin et al (2024).
Treatment of central venous occlusion – Full Text
“In this study, we devised a new method for establishing an extra-anatomic bypass between the right subclavian vein and the superior vena cava via a covered stent to treat whole-segment occlusion of the right brachiocephalic vein (BCV) with calcification” Xu et al (2024).
Operation STICK improves vascular access outcomes
“Standardized education/training in vascular access focusing on best practices yields favorable outcomes for DIVA patients within an established specialty team” Gibson et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided versus palpation-techniques for vascular access in children – Full Text
“US guidance improves successful cannulation rates and first-attempt success in arterial access and reduces the number of attempts and procedural time for arterial and venous access” Ibrahim et al (2024).
Which arm – Vascular access procedures and breast surgery – Full Text
“The overall quality and quantity of evidence in this field is sufficient to conclude that skin puncturing procedures on ipsilateral arms should not be avoided in patients with previous breast or axillary surgery” Hadjistyllis et al (2024).
Femoral PICC malposition in renal vein – Full Text
“Malposition is a relatively rare complication associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), particularly in cases of superficial femoral vein (SFV) catheterization. To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to report this rare case of SFV PICC malposition in the contralateral renal vein” Young et al (2024).
Graduated vascular access in the hypotensive patient – Full Text
” Obtaining intravenous access in hypotensive patients is challenging and may critically delay resuscitation. The Graduated Vascular Access for Hypotensive Patient (GAHP) protocol leverages intraosseous fluid boluses to specifically dilate proximal veins” Saab et al (2024).
Internal jugular vein diameter deformation rate during puncture
“The deformation rate of the IJV wall was smaller in the 3D needle group than in the usual needle group. The use of a 3D needle would be safer when puncturing the IJV” Hashimoto et al (2024).
Antimicrobial activity against bacterial biofilms on CVC – Full Text
“For the first time, a new dynamic in vitro model was constructed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity against bacterial biofilms on central venous catheters (CVCs) on both external surface and internal surface” Fang et al (2024).
Complication rate comparison between midline catheters and PICC
“PICCs are associated with fewer total complications and longer dwell times compared to MCs, which tend to be more often removed prematurely” Lai et al (2024).
Scoping review aims to investigate vascular access device evidence in the ED
“This scoping review will summarise the current state of evidence for vascular access devices in the ED setting. This will identify gaps in the literature and, in turn, assist clinicians and researchers in pinpointing areas for future exploration and provide a valuable guide for future research” Xu et al (2024).
Catheter-related right atrial thrombus in oncology patients – Full Text
“The presence of a central venous catheter is recognized as a risk factor for thrombus formation, particularly when inappropriately advanced into the right atrium” Cardoso et al (2024).
Vascular access device evidence-based knowledge test – Full Text
“To develop and psychometrically test an instrument to assess nurses’ evidence-based knowledge and self-efficacy regarding insertion and management of venous access devices (short peripheral catheter (SPC), long peripheral catheter/midline (LPC) and PICC) and the management of totally implantable central venous catheter (Port) in adult patients” Piredda et al (2024).