Intraoperative extravasation in children
“Our study identified factors associated with intraoperative peripheral intravenous extravasation, and will help develop mitigation strategies to minimise harm to patients” Mecoli et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheterization robot
“The results from these studies demonstrate the viability of a handheld device for performing semi-automated peripheral catheterization” Leipheimer et al (2022).
Target controlled infusion in ICU – Full Text
“TCI is designed upon the three-compartmental pharmacokinetic model, maintaining the same level of sedation, and avoiding drugs accumulation” Szederjesi (2022).
CLABSI in children with intestinal failure
“This 6-year retrospective study was conducted among IF children with CRBSIs at an intestinal rehabilitation center in China” Cao et al (2022).
Ultrasound guidance for umbilical cannulation in neonates
“Ultrasound guidance has become standard of care for percutaneous central venous access but is a new and emerging technique for umbilical vessel catheterization” Kozyak et al (2022).
PICC misuse among persons who inject drugs – Full Text
“Patients who misuse their peripherally inserted central catheter are at higher risk of recurrent infective endocarditis and death” Adams et al (2022).
High BMI PICC thrombosis risk – Full Text
“This review showed a two-fold risk of thrombosis in overweight/obese compared to normal weight/underweight oncological patients with PICCs” Simonetti et al (2022).
PICC or port in pediatric oncology – Full Text
“To compare the efficacy of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and totally implantable venous-access ports (TIVAPs) for chemotherapy of pediatric patients with malignant tumors” Zhang et al (2022).
PICC-related UEDVT – Full Text
“When a catheter-related thrombus is confirmed but the PICC line is still required and functional, anticoagulation therapy can be initiated with the catheter in place and continued until the thrombus has resolved” Takechi and Shimizu (2022).
Pediatric difficult intravenous access – Full Text
“Black non-Hispanic race/ethnicity, younger age, obese/overweight body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status III, and ultrasound were all associated with pediatric difficult vascular access in the operating room” Ballard et al (2022).
Chemotherapy extravasation injury
“Chemotherapy extravasation can cause severe harm. There is a lack of evidence-based standardization on the surgical management of such injuries beyond the immediate stage” Abdel (2022).
Emergency vascular access device placement in Australia
“Queensland paramedic practices relating to insertion of PIVCs, and IO devices appears consistent with documented practice internationally” Mason et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter insertion in the emergency setting – Full Text
“This study aimed to understand factors associated with clinicians’ decision-making on whether to insert or use a PIVC in the emergency care setting” Evison et al (2022).
Musical intervention during central venous catheterization
“In this first randomized pilot study of musical intervention for central venous catheterization in awake patients in the intensive care unit, the musical intervention did not reduce patients’ anxiety as compared with usual care” Jacquier et al (2022).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV training models
“Inexpensive homemade alternatives to commercial simulators can be realistic and effective surrogates for learning US-guided peripheral i.v.” Sajadi et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter care – Full Text
“The preferred site for insertion was the dorsum of the hand and forearm (58.8%). 22.6% did not report a visual infusion phlebitis score at least daily, and 48% did not document a daily dressing assessment” Hoskins et al (2022).
Remote infusion monitoring – Full Text
“The Monidor solution was developed to help nurses administer gravity-based infusions and monitor them remotely, to avoid complications and reduce workload” Puolitaival et al (2022).
Zero CLABSI bundles – Full Text
“The purpose of this quality improvement project report is to describe the process we implemented that achieved our goal of zero CLABSI events at our LTACH from June through December 2020” Adawee et al (2022).
Transfusion complications in thalassemia – Full Text
“Chronic transfusion, used to manage clinically significant forms of thalassemia, carries complication risks including iron overload, alloimmunization, and allergic or hemolytic reactions” Patterson et al (2022).
Blood sampling in mammals with medicinal leeches – Full Text
“Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of the leech blood sampling method for quantification of hematological and biochemical parameters” Kvapil et al (2022).
Infusion pump performance during patient transfer
“To verify the influence of physical transport conditions in the infusion pumps (IPs) performance and alarm activation” Del Carmen Arcentales Herrera et al (2022).
CLABSI risk in patients with cancer
“Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a public health problem that harms patients’ outcomes and healthcare costs, especially in susceptible populations such as patients with cancer” Belloni et al (2022).
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Patient harm associated with serial phlebotomy and blood waste in ITU – Full Text
“Our objective was to quantify daily phlebotomy volume for ICU patients, including blood discarded as waste during vascular access, and evaluate the impact of phlebotomy volume on patient outcomes” Bodley et al (2021).
Retained port connectors after central venous port removal
“We report three cases where the connector/sleeve, which helps fix the flexible catheter section to a port injection chamber, was inadvertently left in scar tissue during port removal” Bodenham et al (2021).
Complications of central venous access devices in oncology patients
“To describe how central venous access devices (CVADs) are utilized for ambulatory oncology patients and to evaluate the rate of complications” Akhtar and Lee (2021).
Procedural pain in hospitalized children in a Chinese children’s hospital
“This study sought to describe the frequency and pain intensity of procedures for medical care in hospitalized children in a Chinese children’s hospital” Chen et al (2020).
Study of short-term peripheral IV catheter-related bloodstream infection rates
“Our PIVCR BSI rates were higher than rates from more economically developed countries and were similar to those of countries with limited resources” Rosenthal et al (2021).
Vascular access outcomes while wearing PPE – Full Text
“This comprehensive meta-analysis suggests that the use of PPE significantly extends the duration of intravascular procedures” Drozd et al (2021).
CRBSI rate comparison between cuffed tunnelled and non-cuffed tunnelled PICC
“Tunnelled non-cuffed PICC is shown to be as effective if not better at reducing risk of CRBSI and providing longer catheter dwell time compared to cuffed PICC” Sze Yong et al (2021).
Simulation improves ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion skills
“This novel USGPIV SBML curriculum improves nurses’ insertion skills, self-confidence, and progresses patient care through USGPIV insertions on hospitalized patients with DIVA” Amick et al (2021).
Sterile compounding training and competency program
“This article is one of the 5 articles describing steps taken to enhance sterile compounding compliance at a large, multisite academic medical cente” Penzien et al (2020).
Radiotherapy and implantable venous access devices?
” TIVADs induce significant beam attenuation when using electrons, which can be overcome by using high-energy photons or by creating an exclusion zone in when HT is used” Laurans et al (2021).
Vascular access skills in Canadian medical education – Full Text
“Identifying the most crucial procedural skills is the first step in implementing a competency-based procedural skills training program for Canadian medical students” Battaglia et al (2020).
Echocardiographic landmark for optimal positioning of CVC tip
“We describe a case of SVC type SVASD, where the SVC-right pulmonary artery crossing point imaged on transesophageal echocardiography was used as an echocardiographic landmark for optimal positioning of the CVC tip” Varsha et al (2021).
Effect of tourniquet time on whole blood point-of-care lactate concentration
“In the present study tourniquet application for blood collection did not significantly increase lactate concentration” Chiew et al (2021).
Inadvertent direct pulmonary artery catheterization during CVC placement
“Our case report in accordance with recent review of the literature strongly emphasizes the benefits of performing ultrasound-guided interventions in ICU” Papamichalis et al (2020).
Effects of a mobile phone application for central venous catheter care
“Mobile app instruction for graduate nurses on central venous catheter care increased specific knowledge and skills compared with conventional methods of instruction” Huang et al (2021).
Survivable fatal vascular access hemorrhage with tourniquet use – Full Text
“This study identified 92 Maryland extremity fatal vascular access hemorrhage decedents who potentially could have survived with tourniquet use-an average of 6 per year”
How to manage chemotherapy extravasation
“A formalized process for managing chemotherapy extravasations increases patient safety and patient and nurse satisfaction” Karius and Colvin (2021).
CLABSI rates with ambulatory central line use in children
“Ambulatory pediatric CLABSI incidence density is appreciable and associated with health care use” Rinke et al (2021).
Impact of a hospital-wide huddle on CLABSI rates
“Reduction of CLABSIs and CAUTIs had estimated cost savings of $688,050. The impact was more profound in non-ICU settings” Mena et al (2020).
Clinical pharmacist assist with appropriate PICC use
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical interventions (PIs) by the clinical pharmacist in the PICC process” Buisson et al (2021).
Vancomycin-lock therapy for infant CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“Vancomycin-lock may effectively prevent CRBSI in Chinese VLBW preterm infants and reduce the exposure time of antibiotics, without causing obvious side complications” Liang et al (2021).
Placing a CVC in a patient with substance use disorder
“Suggestions are offered to both the infusion nurse and the health care team for improving their ethical stance, as well as their care of patients with SUD” Chapple (2021).
Data collection for vascular access procedures
“Data collection of process and outcome measures for vascular access procedures and devices is recommended in all relevant guidelines and standards” DeVries (2021).
Nurse management of Blinatumomab infusion program
“The establishment of a nursing program dedicated to improving infusion pump management, patient support, quality of care, and patient safety will be discussed” Amicucci and Ciaralli (2021).
Study of DIVA patients who need peripheral IV access
“Patients with difficult vasculature sometimes require multiple attempts to obtain SPC access” Plohal (2021).
Infusion phlebitis incidence rate in critically ill patients – Full Text
“we aimed to describe the epidemiology of the use of PIVCs and the incidence/occurrence of phlebitis and complications in the intensive care unit” Yasuda et al (2021).
Peripherally inserted central catheter care of leukemia patients
“The improvement of PICC care may need joint efforts of patients, nursing professionals, hospitals’ managerial staff, and governments” Ai et al (2021).
Ketorolac Tromethamine injection product recall – Full Text
“Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter” FDA 2021.
Reduction of pain during intravenous cannulation in children
“It is recommended that training on pain assessment and the use of distraction methods should be provided to nurses working in pediatric emergency departments” Semerci et al (2020).
Harms and benefits of subcutaneous hydration in older patients
“SC hydration should be available as an alternative to IV hydration when treating older patients for mild-to-moderate dehydration” Danielsen et al (2020).