Ultrasound assisted infant PICC tip position – Full Text
“Ultrasonography is a sensitive, specific and timely imaging modality for confirming PICC tip position” Doyle et al (2022).
Forearm vein selection for intravenous infusion
“The data from this study, along with previous research, suggest that PIVC placement in the cephalic vein, based on selection criteria, may help to reduce or eliminate intravenous complications such as chemical or mechanical thrombophlebitis causing premature catheter failure” Foor et al (2022).
Hospital at home and OPAT comparison
“Where HIH is not available, OPAT may remain an alternative for some patients. However, HIH seeks to redefine the delivery of inpatient care away from the location of care” Montalto et al (2022).
Liquid adhesive to secure central venous access devices – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to investigate whether, in an intensive care unit (ICU) population, standard dressing care with or without the addition of MLA, improves internal jugular CVAD dressing adherence” Pearse et al (2022).
Age limit for children using OPAT services
“OPAT is a safe and effective way of providing antibiotics to selected clinically stable neonatal patients” Hodgson et al (2022).
Teaching intrauterine fetal blood transfusion
“This low-cost, high-fidelity model provides realistic tissue resistance and represents a sonographically accurate intrahepatic fetal blood transfusion training tool” Nourallah et al (2022).
Prefilled IV antibiotic syringe stability
“Piperacillin/Tazobactam formulations can be stored frozen (-20°C) for up to 60 days with no appreciable loss. Cefuroxime and Vancomycin formulations can be stored frozen for up to 60 days” Storm et al (2022).
Reducing OPAT readmission rates
“Our study demonstrated that a multidisciplinary approach involving the use of automated telephone calls was associated with decreased hospital readmissions” Huggins et al (2022).
Intra-pleural extravasation of doxorubicin – Full Text
“The extravasation of doxorubicin, a cytostatic from the anthracycline group, is a rare and feared complication of intravenous chemotherapy due to tissue toxicity of these drugs” Almendra et al (2022).
Cost associated with daptomycin for OPAT
“Switching from vancomycin to daptomycin for OPAT can be associated with substantial inpatient pharmacy costs” Beardsley et al (2022).
Buttonhole cannulation for AVF access in children
“This study provides more information about successful AVF with buttonhole cannulation in pediatric hemodialysis patients lending additional support for AVF use in pediatrics” Garza et al (2022).
Impact of CVC placement instructional video – Full Text
“To assess the utility of an instructional video to impact attending critical care physicians’ competency and confidence in dynamic US guided CVL placement” Reaven et al (2022).
Extravasation of peripheral vasopressors – Full Text
“Extravasation incidence with peripheral vasopressors was low, even with long use durations, suggesting peripheral infusions may be an acceptable approach when barriers exist to CVC placement” Marques et al (2022).
CVC thrombotic events in children – Full Text
“We have carried out a registry-based study on CVC-VTEs in the children in Italy, providing the data that may help improve the detection and management of this CVC-related complication” Lasagni et al (2022).
IV push antibiotics for OPAT – Full Text
“The abrupt IV fluid shortage following a natural disaster led to implementation of a high value care model that improved efficiency, reduced costs, and did not affect safety or efficacy” Yagnik et al (2022).
Skin impairment at CVC access site – Full Text
“After further screening via in-depth discussion, the central venous access devices associated with the skin impairment assessment tool were refined to include 14 major domains” Liu et al (2022).
Extravasation claims in the NHS – Full Text – Updated 2022
“From 1 April 2011 until 31 March 2021 NHS Resolution received 444 claims relating to extravasation injuries. Of those 444 claims, 138 remain open, 197 have settled with damages paid and 109 have closed with nil damages” NHS (2022).
Powered intraosseous access systems – Full Text
“This study demonstrates that emergency physicians prefer and value a novel IO system with features that enhance safety and ease of use” Little et al (2022).
CLABSI diagnosis and CVC re-insertion – Full Text
“We sought to determine the impact of immediate reinsertion of a new catheter (IRINC) on mortality among patients after CVC removal for suspected CRBSI” Zhong et al (2022).
CVC complications in children – Full Text
“Mechanical complications occur in 17% of CVADs at a median of < 6 months after insertion" Zhang et al (2022).
PICC care and functional exercise – Full Text
“The utilization of intelligent grip strength system can improve the functional exercise compliance of PICC patients, effectively facilitate the venous blood circulation of upper limbs, and strengthen the life quality, as well as reduce the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis” Zhang et al (2022).
Computer distraction during IV placement for young children
“In this pilot study, distraction using tablet personal computers may have reduced children’s distress during the recovery phase after venipuncture” Lee et al (2022).
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Pain associated with continuous intravenous bumetanide infusion
“For all patients, pain symptoms resolved within 24 to 48 hours after discontinuation of bumetanide infusion with no significant electrolyte abnormalities” Herges et al (2021).
Implanted port patency with heparin or normal saline locks
“Results showed that saline was as effective as heparin in maintaining implanted port patency” Egnatios and Gloria (2021).
Family guidance manual on complications of IV therapy – Full Text
“to build and validate the content of an educational manual for the inclusion of family members of hospitalized children in the prevention and early identification of complications associated with IVT through the peripheral route” Santos et al (2021).
Central venous catheter insertion numbers reduced in PICUs
“Over 9 years across multiple North American PICUs, the rate of endotracheal intubations, central catheter, and arterial catheter insertions per admission has decreased” Ross et al (2021).
Risk factors associated with needlestick injury in healthcare
“Preventive measures including education programs can reduce the burden of NSI among healthcare personnel” Hassanipour et al (2021).
Case study of central venous catheter fracture
“Two years after the CV port was implanted, a catheter fracture was found on a chest X-ray performed during a regular visit” Uchi et al (2021).
Positive impact of multidisciplinary vascular access teams
“The implementation of VATs can positively impact patient safety and satisfaction, improve organizational efficiencies and cost effectiveness, and could create new opportunities for in- and outpatient services, beneficial to both patients and institutions” Mussa et al (2021).
Management of implantable ports in cancer patients – Full Text
“Infection was the most common complication necessitating port-a-cath removal” D’Souza et al (2021).
miniMAGIC-CHD appropriateness guide for IV catheters
“miniMAGIC-CHD provides evidence-based criteria for intravenous catheter selection for children with CHD” Perry et al (2021).
Impact of COVID-19 on CABSI rates during early months of 2020
“Data reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) were analyzed to understand the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in acute care hospitals” Patel et al (2021).
Administration of 3% sodium chloride through peripheral IV access
“This is the first study to describe a multidisciplinary protocol development and implementation process for the administration of 3% sodium chloride peripherally” Jannotta et al (2021).
Hourly rounding decrease infiltrations and extravasations in pediatrics
“Structured hourly rounding using the P.A.T.H. model can positively hardwire hourly PIV assessments in pediatric patients” Garcia et al (2021).
PICC occlusion rates in pediatric patients – Full Text
“Occlusion is an important complication because it occurred in more than half of the catheters and was one of the main reasons for withdrawal” Souza and Silva (2021).
How accurate are IV antibiotic administration times
“Overall, there were discrepancies between actual and documented antimicrobial infusion administration times” Roydhouse et al (2021).
Infection prevention survey results from multiple countries
“Clear opportunities for reducing HAI risk in hospitals exist across all 4 countries surveyed” Greene et al (2021).
Proposal for vein visualization with active dynamic thermography
“Lastly, a discussion is put forth on assisting venipuncture or cannulation-based clinical applications, through the incorporation of the proposed method with a projection system” Saxena et al (2021).
Port malposition in the azygos vein results in a veno-esophageal fistula
“We present a case of a port malposition into the azygos vein resulting in both a broncho-esophageal and veno-bronchial fistula” Frias et al (2021).
Safety of early norepinephrine peripheral IV infusion – Full Text
“In a 3-year sample of pediatric patients from a large metropolitan area, we found only 1 patient with evidence of any harm with peripheral administration of norepinephrine” Charbel et al (2021).
Central line placement at ECMO decannulation
“69% of patients did not have a CVL placed at decannulation, however 40% required a CVL within 30 days” Rubalcava et al (2021).
Clinical outcomes of tunneled hemodialysis catheter placement
“Our study results show that brachial venous tunneled catheter placement for hemodialysis can be a safe and valid alternative to catheter insertion from the jugular or subclavian veins for vascular access” Khalil (2021).
ECMO cannula-related chronic wound in a neonate – Full Text
“The foreign material as well as granuloma was removed, leading to the resolution of the chronic skin lesion and patient recovery without major complications” Eiben et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guided CVC access of superficial femoral vein
“The ultrasound approach to the superficial femoral vein is an absolutely safe technique of central venous access” Annetta et al (2021).
Comparison of primary and secondary infusion practices – Full Text
“This descriptive observational study was conducted to increase understanding of medication administration practices during actual clinical use” Giuliano et al (2021).
Risk factors for failure of subclavian vein catheterization – Full Text
“This study has demonstrated that patient aged more than 60 years was a risk factor for failure of subclavian vein catheterization while the central venous access with Certofix® was associated with an increased rate of success” Chen et al (2021).
Analysis of peripherally inserted central catheter-related complications
“Our findings first shed new light on the preoperative estimation of the risk factors of PICCrelated complications for the children with blood diseases in China” Chang et al (2021).
Awareness and education reduce the incidence of needlestick injuries
“NSSIs were significantly less likely to occur in HCWs who were aware of safe injection and sharp disposal policies” Sabaa et al (2021).
Preventing drug incompatibility during multi-drug infusion
“Although many strategies have been developed in recent years to address drug incompatibility risks, clinical data is still lacking” Négrier et al (2021).
Safety of blood transfusion using PICC in neonates – Full Text
“This study shows that RBCC transfusion performed in vitro through 24G silicone and 28G polyurethane PICC lines is feasible without detectable hemolysis or pressure concerns” Rosa-Mangeret et al (2021).
Pediatric central venous implantable port placement
“The aim of this study was to assess variability in techniques and identify predictors of complications for children undergoing port placement” Shilati et al (2021).
Impact of clinical pharmacy services in chemotherapy clinics
“Clinical pharmacy services at the chemotherapy infusion clinics play an important role in optimizing the chemotherapy regimens as well as identifying and managing ADEs” Mashni et al (2021).