CVC associated endocarditis – Full Text
“We present a case of infective endovascular endocarditis originating from an infected fibrin sheath in the superior vena cava of an ESRD patient” Liang and Landry (2022).
Hemodialysis catheter fracture
“After stabilization, a chest hematoma was identified. Fluoroscopy revealed a catheter breakage” Nieto-Vega et al (2022).
Impact of blood sampling on anemia in PICU
“Diagnostic blood sampling in PICU is associated with anemia at discharge. Twenty-five percent of blood losses from sampling is wasted” François et al (2022).
Central catheter salvage strategies in children
“The addition of an antimicrobial lock solution to systemic antibiotic may be beneficial for successful catheter salvage in pediatric patients with CRBSI” Buonsenso et al (2022).
PICC versus non-tunnelled CVC in NICU
“The overall complication rate, CLABSI and leaking are significantly higher in non-tunnelled USG-CVCs compared with the PICCs” Bayoumi et al (2022).
Aureobasidium melanigenum CRBSI – Full Text
“The fungus was identified as A. melanigenum by DNA sequence-based analysis. The patient recovered with antifungal therapy and long-term catheter removal” Yamamoto et al (2022).
Virtual reality distraction for oncology patients
“VR distraction intervention was found an effective way to reduce pain, anxiety, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate and increase the SpO2 of the patients undergoing port catheter implantation” Menekli et al (2022).
CRBSI causing bacteria in nutrient solutions
“This study was conducted to reveal the growth characteristics of the causative microorganisms of CRBSI and investigate relevant control methods” Ohara (2022).
Peripheral IV catheters in children – Full Text
“The main aim of this study was to determine the lifespan and associated factors of peripheral intravenous cannula among hospitalized children in Gurage zone public hospitals, Ethiopia, 2021” Mewahegn et al (2022).
PICC in kidney transplant patients – Full Text
“In this series, 18 kidney transplant recipients with peripheral insertion central venous catheter were reviewed” Delgado Márquez (2022).
Infusion phlebitis in critically ill patients – Full Text
“Various factors are involved in the development of phlebitis caused by PIVCs in critically ill patients, including institutional, patient, catheter, and drug-induced factors, indicating the need for appropriate device selection or models of care in the ICU” Yasuda et al (2022).
Continuous outpatient inotrope infusion therapy – Full Text
“Continuous outpatient inotrope infusion therapy (COIIT) can be used as palliative or interim treatment in patients with advanced heart failure (AHF)” Grazette et al (2022).
COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy program – Full Text
“An ASP-OPAT collaboration is a novel approach to implement an efficient and safe monoclonal antibody therapy program for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19” Rodriguez et al (2022).
CLABSI rounding team
“However, 2 peaks in CLABSI rates were associated with higher volumes of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hospitalizations and decreased audits” Pate et al (2022).
Anticoagulation for UEDVT
“The main objective of this study was to compare the incidence of thrombosis recurrence in these patients in case of continuation or discontinuation of anticoagulation, at the end of 3 months and after catheter has been removed” Turrian et al (2022).
ICU CLABSI rates – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) remain an important preventable healthcare-associated infection with a 2020 rate of 0.87 (per 1,000 central line days) in the United States intensive care units (ICU)” Toor et al (2022).
Implantable port infection risk factors
“This retrospective study was conducted to determine the risk factors affecting TIVAP-related infection” Guan et al (2022).
Intravenous versus oral antimicrobials
“More than half of patients who received IV therapy were eligible to receive the PO formulation of antimicrobials known to have high oral bioavailability” Dulku et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheters in older patients – Full Text
“To investigate the burden of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in older hospitalised patients” Ní Chróinín et al (2022).
Arm port insertion outcomes – Full Text
“Peripheral TIVAP placement in the forearms of children is a feasible, effective and safe technique with good midterm outcome” Augustin et al (2022).
CRBSI treatment systematic review – Full Text
“To assess the benefits and harms of different interventions for CRBSI treatment in patients receiving maintenance HD through a permanent CVC, such as systemic antibiotics alone or systemic antibiotics combined with either lock solutions or catheter guidewire exchange or catheter replacement” Almeida et al (2022).
Dialysis vascular access education materials – Full Text
“In collaboration with key stakeholders, we developed mixed media vascular access education materials that were well-received by patients and providers” Dorough et al (2022).
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Achieving superficial femoral venous access in a critically ill COVID-19 patient
“A consult to the Vascular Access Team succeeded in establishing central catheter placement with an ultrasound-guided mid-thigh superficial femoral 55-centimeter triple lumen catheter” Ostroff et al (2021).
High rates of central venous catheter replacement or revision in children
“Twenty-five percent require at least 1 RRA within 6 months, with associated morbidity and costs” Buonpane et al (2021).
Total cost of cannulation strategy for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
“Limited data are available describing hospital costs and clinical resources required to support ECMO patients” Walker et al (2021).
Medical technologies evaluation of Curos disinfection caps
“The ability of Curos™, a disinfecting cap for needleless connectors of vascular access lines, to prevent bloodstream infections was considered by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as part of the Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme (MTEP)” O’Connell et al (2021).
Adapting a vascular access service to meet the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic – Full Text
“We describe how the Vascular Access Service (VAS) at a New York City academic hospital adopted a team-based approach to efficiently meet increased demand for vascular access devices” Zhang et al (2021).
Increasing peripheral IV cannulation success using near-infrared technology
“To study the effectiveness of a near-infrared (NIR) vascular imaging device (Veinviewer) to facilitate intravenous cannulation” Gras et al (2021).
Study describes how to reduce PIVC insertion pain in pregnant women
“The current study can generate awareness in pregnant women in terms of choosing between pharmacological and nonpharmacological practices that nurses use during PIVC insertion” Höbek Akarsu et al (2021).
Position paper for the management of central venous access in children
“As more emphasis has been placed on the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections and new technologies have developed, care for central lines has improved” Wendel et al (2021).
ECG-electromagnetic guidance for PICC insertion
“Here, we aimed to compare ECG-EM guidance with FX guidance with regard to the final tip position of PICCs” Gullo et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guided external jugular vein puncture in sepsis – Full Text
“In the present study, we aimed to explore the effect of ultrasound-guided external jugular vein puncture and catheterization in patients with sepsis” Luo et al (2021).
Blood transfusion and alternatives in Jehovah’s Witness patients
“We review the technologies currently in development as transfusion alternatives, including hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers” Rashid et al (2021).
Prolonged infusion dosing regimens for meropenem in sepsis patients
“The results of this study can guide clinicians in their choice of an empirical dosing regimen for meropenem” Eisert et al (2021).
Transfusion-associated hyperkalemia in pediatric population
“Hyperkalemia is a rare life-threatening complication of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion” Yamada et al (2021).
Mindful organizing to improve central venous catheter management
“To explore the clinical evidence available on mindful organizing (MO) that will improve teamwork for positioning and managing central venous catheters in patients admitted to neonatal intensive care and other pediatric intensive care units” Rosati et al (2021).
Massive hemothorax after central venous catheter insertion – Full Text
“CVC placement should be performed or supervised by an experienced physician to decrease the incidence of CVC-related complications” Park et al (2021).
Central catheter candidemia incidence rates
“A substantial and sustained systemwide reduction in candidemia incidence rates was observed after the publication of guidelines, VHA initiatives about CRBSI reporting and education on CRBSI prevention, and the systemwide expansion of IC resources” Suzuki et al (2021).
Blood component use for critical care patient transport
“The provision of blood products on critical care transport flights may save additional lives by starting resuscitation earlier” Latimer et al (2021).
Acetate Ringer’s solution versus 0.9% saline for septic patients
“Comparison of outcome between acetate Ringer’s solution and saline for intravenous infusion in adult septic patients” Liu et al (2021).
Antibiotic and antimicrobial lock solutions for CLABSI prevention
“Antibiotic and antimicrobial locking solutions are effective in reducing risk of CRBSI” Abdul Salim et al (2021).
Perioperative and postoperative IV port complications – Full Text
“This study showed excellent tolerance of supraclavicular, ultrasound-guided BCV puncture to implant TIVAP and a low incidence of complications” You et al (2021).
Assessing the thrombosis risk of PICC in cancer patients
“The results provide evidence for the practitioner’s early use of the Caprini to assess the thrombotic risk in patients with PICCs” Feng et al (2021).
Bundle approach used to achieve zero CLABSI
“Implementation of evidence-based CLABSI prevention bundle and process monitoring by direct observation led to significant and subsequently sustained improvement in reducing CLABSI rate in adult CICU” Gupta et al (2021).
Benchmarking spikes in demand for hospital transfusion services
“We provide an approach that could be used to benchmark spikes in demand for blood services at hospitals” Walter (2021).
Early complications of totally implantable venous access devices
“implantation of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) by percutaneous venipuncture and management strategies for early complications” Bai et al (2020).
Order of draw during blood sample collection – Full Text
“We aimed to define the efficacy of the order of draw during blood collection to guarantee an exact biochemical result” Bazzano et al (2021).
Silicone PICC fracture and embolization of catheter fragments
“This case highlights the fact that silicon PICCs are fragile and have a high risk of spontaneous dislodgement and should be replaced by better alternative polyurethane PICCs” Joga et al (2021).
Economic evidence that informs vascular access device choice
“This study provided economic evidence that informs vascular access device choice for medium- to long-term chemotherapy” Wang et al (2021).
Biosensor-enabled IV catheter platform for dynamic propofol delivery
“The controller platform is shown to permit autonomous, “closed-loop” delivery of the drug and maintenance of user-defined propofol levels in a dynamic flow model” Chaum and Lindner (2021).
Taurolidine locks to prevent recurrent catheter-related blood stream infections
“The use of long-term taurolidine locks (LTTL) seems to be effective in preventing catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI)” Lannoy et al (2021).
Looking at process to improve PICC outcomes – Full Text
“Patients often require central venous access when hospitalised, with more than half of patients in intensive care, and up to 20% in those cared for in the non-intensive care wards” Fakih and Sturm (2021).