Central venous access documentation – Full Text
“Our objective was to design and evaluate interfaces to improve CVAD documentation quality and information retrieval” Kandaswamy et al (2022).
Silicone granulomas at peripheral IV cannula site
“The granulomatous reaction on the injection site due to catheters’ silicone coating is an infrequent complication, which may be clinically difficult to suspect” Gil-Pallares et al (2022).
PICC and implantable port safety
“Both peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and implanted port catheters (PORTs) are commonly used for the delivery of immunochemotherapy” Pénichoux et al (2022).
Patient satisfaction with peripheral IV management
“The survey assessed the importance of 5 domains of patient-centered care on patient satisfaction with their hospitalization experience, including pain management, infection prevention, health care provider competence with vascular access, physical comfort, and effectiveness of communication during vascular access management” Omkar Prasad et al (2022).
Secondary infusion by large-volume IV pump
“This article discusses the technical requirements that every nurse should know when administering secondary medications using an iv smart pump” Giuliano et al (2022).
Pediatric ultrasound guided cannulation – Full Text
“Within pediatric patients, ultrasound guided peripheral venous cannulation is more efficacious when compared to the conventional palpation technique” Ye and Li (2022).
Type of sterile drape for IV port insertion
“Possible adverse events after TIVAP implantation include surgical site infection (SSI) and port-related bacteremia. This study examined whether adhesive surgical drapes can reduce the risk of SSI” Scheunemann et al (2022).
Interpreting blood results
“This article will discuss common derangement in blood results and the significance relating to patient management, considering latest evidence and guidelines” Milne (2022).
Implantable port insertion outcomes – Full Text
“To compare the outcomes of totally implantable central venous access device (TIVAD) insertions by surgical residents (SRs) with those by experienced surgeons (ESs) and establish the safety of percutaneous TIVAD insertion by SRs” Obuchi et al (2022).
CVC related thromboembolism reduction in sickle cell patients – Full Text
“Thromboprophylaxis, hydroxyurea, and CVAD subtype were independently associated with VTE. The potentially protective role of thromboprophylaxis and hydroxyurea for VTE prevention in patients with SCD and CVAD merits further exploration” Forté et al (2022).
Preventing neonatal CLABSI SHEA white paper – Full Text
“The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) intends for this document to serve as a companion to the CDC Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) Guideline for Prevention of Infections in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Patients” Muller et al (2022).
Implantable port fragment retrieval – Full Text
“of the rare complications associated with CVPCs is catheter fracture and further embolization of the fragmented segment into the heart. The most common site of embolization is the superior vena cava-right atrium (RA) junction” Shah et al (2022).
Fibrin sheath from umbilical venous catheter – Full Text
“This case presents sonographic and CT imaging findings of an intrahepatic and intracardiac calcified fibrin sheath following removal of a short-term umbilical venous catheter in a 32-day-old premature neonate” Brockbank and Clark (2022).
Skin antisepsis in VLBW neonates
“To compare 2% aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate (AQC) vs. 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol (ALC) for pre-venipuncture skin antisepsis in very-low-birth-weight neonates (VLBW, birth-weight <1500 grams)" Jain et al (2022).
Valved PICC and transfusion
“The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of hemolysis after infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) in 12 peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) with a proximal valve, according to size and infusion rate” Jacinto et al (2022).
Malpositioned implantable port results in hemiplegia – Full Text
“We present a case of hemiplegia in a 63-year-old man following intravenous fluid administration through a malpositioned catheter that was initially unrecognized” Waymack et al (2022).
ECG assisted central venous access tip location
“We present a clinical case of a central inserted central catheter (CICC) malposition in the right internal mammary vein, erroneously interpreted by chest X-rays as correctly placed, in a critically ill patient” Pelagatti and Pinelli (2022).
Blood samples from above insertion site
“The results showed that infusions could change some biochemical test parameters, such as potassium and glucose, to higher levels, even if the infusion was interrupted temporarily during the blood collection from above the insertion site” Koike et al (2022).
Patient experience of IV dressing change
“Distraction with a kaleidoscope was an effective method for pain and anxiety relief during central venous catheter dressing changes in children” Bekar et al (2022).
Central venous catheter competency assessment
“A comprehensive series of motion metrics was able to describe the learning curves of novices training to perform central venous catheter placement in the simulation setting” Baribeau et al (2022).
Smart infusion pump dosing limits in neonatal intensive care – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to develop a method for defining and assessing optimal dosing limits in a neonatal intensive care unit’s smart infusion pump drug library by using simulation-type test cases developed based on medication error reports” Kuitunen et al (2022).
PICC complications and ED visits
“We investigated the timing, frequency, and risk factors for PICC complications during treatment of PJI after THA and TKA” Charalambous et al (2022).
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IV oncology infusions compounded via robotics – Full Text
“A study was conducted to compare an intravenous (IV) gravimetric technology-assisted workflow (TAWF) platform to an IV robotic system” Pang et al (2021).
Supraclavicular nerve block for implantable port placement
“This study aimed to compare two different local anesthesia techniques used during subcutaneous port implantation” Çelebioğlu and Bilgiç (2021).
Workflow modifications to expedite care after needlestick injuries
“This simple intervention may improve HCWs’ physical and psychological health during a traumatic time” Smith et al (2021).
Novel very short peripheral IV catheter reduces chemical irritation
“The clinically potential relevance is underscore both by the more efficient perfusion of IV drugs and lower irritation to the vein wall at the site of injection” Yaakobovich et al (2021).
Impact of best practice prevention bundle on CLABSI rates
“The authors sought to evaluate the influence of a standardized best practice central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance bundle” Ardura et al (2021).
Midline catheter outcomes systematic review
“The objective of this systematic review was to explore the current practice, dwell time, and complication rates of midline catheters” Tripathi et al (2020).
Provider incentive programs reduced central line utilization
“The average CLABSI SIR and CAUTI SIR across all intensive care units (ICUs) decreased by 44% (P = .05) and 87% (P = .02) over 3 years” Shittu et al (2021).
Pediatric prehospital intraosseous access during combat operations
“Pediatric subjects receiving an IO had higher injury severity scores and higher mortality rates compared with those who received an IV only” Schauer et al (2021).
Vascular access infections with Burkholderia cepacia
“This study collected 41 BCC isolates from vascular access infections (VAIs) and other clinical infections between 2014 and 2020” Wong et al (2020).
Overlooked fractured implantable port catheter fragments
“Fractured or retained TIVAD fragments were initially overlooked on radiological studies in more than 20% of patients” Matton et al (2020).
COVID-19 prevention measures reduce CLABSI rates – Full Text
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, hygienic precautions for preventing viral transmission have been markedly reinforced” Heidempergher et al (2020).
Webinar examines vascular access challenges due to the Covid 19 pandemic
“The first webinar on 13th January you will be able to hear Maya Guerrero and Prof Heather Loveday describing vascular access challenges surrounding Covid 19, linking evidence to practice” IPS IV Special Interest Group Webinar (2021).
Extravasation associated with thiopental and propofol
“The present review summarizes our findings from three areas of research regarding the use of medicines in the operating room” Shibata (2021).
Clot accumulation at the tip of hemodialysis catheters
“This study sought to compare the clotting potential of the side-hole-free Pristine hemodialysis catheter with that of a symmetric catheter with side holes” Tal et al (2020).
Catheter-related bloodstream infection associated with midline catheters
“This study provides the first systematic assessment of the risk of CRBSI between MCs and PICCs and provides evidence for the selection of appropriate vascular access devices for intravenous infusion therapy in nursing” Lu et al (2020).
Injectable medication practices of registered nurses – Full Text
“To identify the self-reported injectable medications of nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo” Roseira et al (2020).
Increased knowledge of intravenous peripheral catheter fracture
“Fracture of a peripheral intravenous cannula in situ is a rare, potentially serious complication that is underreported” Nyamuryekung’e et al (2020).
Central venous catheters as tunnelled mid-clavicular midline catheters
“Conventional Central Venous Catheters can be effectively used as tunnelled Midclavicular midline catheters in low resource settings” Thiyagarajan and Ravindran (2020).
HAI reduction program from the Turkish Ministry of Health
“o address the high prevalence of HAI, Turkish Ministry of Health introduced a national infection control program in 2005” Gozel et al (2020).
Comparing PICC with short peripheral IV catheter for chemotherapy
“Routine PICC insertion in terminally ill cancer patients was comparable in safety and efficacy and resulted in superior satisfaction compared with usual IV access” Park et al (2020).
Compatibility of clonidine with drugs used in intensive care – Full Text
“The intravenous pharmacotherapy of critically ill patients is extremely challenging due to the high number of drugs administered” Koller et al (2020).
Sciatic nerve injury due to intramuscular injection
“This study aimed to determine whether there is a correlation between neuropathic pain and electrodiagnostic findings in SNIII” Fidancı and Öztürk (2020).
Reconstruction of complex central venous occlusion
“A supraclavicular extra-anatomic path can be used safely and effectively to place new UE vascular access or salvage threatened access in this challenging patient population” Uceda et al (2020).
Needlestick and sharp injuries among nurses working in Ethiopia
“The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude and determinants of needlestick and/or sharp injuries among nurses working at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018” Liyew et al (2020).
The use of antiseptic barrier caps to protect stopcocks from contamination
“To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess Luer hubs on stopcocks without the use of NFCs” Guyot et al (2020).
Intraosseous adenosine administration in a newborn infant – Full Text
“SVT is rare in the neonatal period and SVT is successfully terminated with the administration of intraosseous adenosine” Fidancı et al (2020).
Caprini thrombosis risk model to predict risk of PICC-related UEDVT
“To use the Caprini thrombosis risk model and color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) for the dynamic monitoring of an eventual thrombosis in patients receiving chemotherapy” Lin et al (2020).
Non-pharmacological methods of venipuncture pain management
“To analyse the literature on non-pharmacological methods of pain management in children undergoing venipuncture” Tibaldo et al (2020).
Results of stenting for central venous occlusions and stenoses
“We aim to investigate the results of stenting for central venous occlusions and stenoses in the hemodialysis patients” Eguchi and Honma (2020).
Vascular access nurses play critical roles in all aspects of PICC-care
“We compared PICC-related processes across hospitals with different insertion delivery models” Krein et al (2020).