Intraosseous access management – Full Text
“Therefore, it is of crucial importance that all nursing professionals know how to handle the different intraosseous devices in situations in which it is not possible to achieve immediate peripheral venous access” Astasio-Picado et al (2022).
OPAT strategy for intravenous drug users – Full Text
“Emerging evidence supports the use of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) and, in many cases, partial oral antibiotic therapy for the treatment of injection drug use-associated infective endocarditis” Adams et al (2022).
Superior Vena Cava injury following CVC placement – Full Text
“This patient presented with bleeding of the superior vena cava due to an iatrogenic injury to it during the CVC in the right internal jugular vein” Jung et al (2022).
Occupational blood exposure in South Africa – Full Text
“The findings suggest that BBF related knowledge and practices among EMS providers working in the eThekwini metropole may be inadequate, and may increase the risk of blood exposure” Chetty et al (2022).
Blood transfusion through infusion pump
“The pump design affects the degree of hemolysis. However, for all tested pumps and RBC conditions, this increase was minimal” Hadjesfandiari et al (2022).
OPAT survey across Europe
“Delivery of parenteral antimicrobials in non-inpatient settings (DPANS) may be through a dedicated outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service, coordinated by hospital- or community-based specialized teams, or via an infusion service involving community-based health professionals (nurses, general practitioners) without centralized hospital oversight, or through ad hoc arrangements” Emilie et al (2022).
Peripheral IV site and IV complication rates – Full Text
“Available evidence suggests that there is no significant difference between PVC placement in the forearm and at the back of the hand in terms of the incidence of complications” Fan et al (2022).
Six-years PICC experience in France
“The authors report successful outcomes from data collected during the 6-year period demonstrating clear benefits of a nurse-led vascular access team with regard to system wide efficiencies and patient satisfaction” Scimò et al (2022).
Post-exposure needlestick prophylaxis
“The present study aimed to investigate research trends on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) against blood-borne viral infections among health care workers” Sweileh (2022).
Detecting asymptomatic central line infection
“Here we describe a case of asymptomatic port infection detected by manual screening of a peripheral blood smear” Carll et al (2022).
Antibiotic optimization in the intensive care unit
“Vancomycin and β-lactam antimicrobials are frequently utilized and have been the focus of dose optimization strategies including extended infusion (EI) or continuous infusion (CI)” Lizza et al (2022).
Implantable port oxaliplatin extravasation – Full Text
“Subsequently, the port-a-cath device was removed and a warm dry compress was applied. After 2 weeks, the patient had fully recovered without any sequelae at the cervical level” Hernando et al (2022).
OPAT oritavancin treatment to support early discharge
“Oritavancin, used to support ED, is associated with lower costs compared with dalbavancin and reduced treatment duration relative to all comparators” Zinzi et al (2022).
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for premature neonates
“We report a case of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in an ELBW neonate (730 g, 25 weeks GA) requiring insulin infusion for transient idiopathic hyperglycaemia” Desenfants et al (2022).
Malposition of a central venous catheter tip
“The incidence of a malposition of a central venous catheter tip after either right or left internal jugular vein approach was ascertained” Maddali et al (2022).
PICC real-time ultrasound tracking
“Preliminary results have shown a successful increase in polymer’s echogenic properties, without undermining its mechanical and cytocompatibility properties” Contreras et al (2022).
Fluid warmer contamination research – Full Text
“Observed toxicological risk levels associated with the enFlow cartridge (parylene-coated) intravenous fluid warmer were below those set by the Food and Drug Administration and suggest that the use of enFlow cartridge (parylene-coated) is safe with a variety of intravenous solution types and in different therapeutic scenarios” Waldmann et al (2021).
CRBSI treatment with oral antimicrobial therapy
“The length of hospital stay was shorter in the OAT group. OAT was not an independent risk factor for treatment failure. OAT may reduce the duration of hospitalization without adverse effects in these patients” Mun et al (2022).
Perioperative intravenous glucose in infants
“There is a need to define the indications for using glucose containing solutions in infants during the perioperative period, their ideal content, the appropriate thresholds for hypo- and hyperglycemia as well as the optimal point-of care glucose monitoring intervals” Salik et al (2022).
Peripheral IV failure following antibiotic administration – Full Text
“This study identified several antimicrobials associated with increased PVC failure, including some previously known for this association, and some hitherto unidentified” Larsen et al (2022).
CVC infection catheter salvage – Full Text
“We report a rare case of central venous catheter (CVC) infection caused by Leuconostoc citreum, which was successfully treated with salvaging of the CVC” Modaweb et al (2022).
PICC infection in immunocompromised patients – Full Text
“This case of recurrent A. xylosoxidans line infection highlights diagnostic and management challenges associated with catheter-related infections” Houlihan et al (2022).
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Needlestick and sharps injuries in an Indonesian hospital – Full Text
“We aim to provide incidence and other epidemiological aspects of needlestick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) among HCWs in a tertiary teaching hospital in Indonesia” Yunihastuti et al (2020).
Association between dialysis modality and infectious diseases
“This retrospective observational cohort study compared the emergency hospitalization and mortality for IDs between peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients” Banshodani et al (2020).
Efficacy of dalbavancin in treatment of Gram-positive bacterial infections
“Dalbavancin was comparable to other antibiotics in treating chronic Gram-positive bacterial infections in terms of efficacy and safety” Wang et al (2020).
Tip positioning of the mid-length vascular catheters – Full Text
“At present, the tip positioning of the mid-length catheter mainly includes the anterior part of the axilla and the midclavicular line” Zhao et al (2020).
Rapid infusion pump for platelet administration
“The use of a rapid infuser decreases the platelet count of WB but does not decrease platelet function or overall hemostatic potential” Zaza et al (2020).
Needlestick injury in developing countries – Full Text
“The review indicated that NSIs have been identified as one of the most serious issues that affect the health and well-being of healthcare workers” Mengistu and Tolera (2020).
CLABSI due to Exophiala dermatitidis in an infant
“Prompt removal of the central line, followed by a treatment with amphotericin B or an azole, seems to be the most effective treatment” Kumar et al (2020).
Users knowledge of continuous subcutaneous infusion systems
“The CSII – Brazil instrument is considered adequate and validated to assess continuous subcutaneous infusion system users’ conceptual and procedural knowledge” de Oliveira Amaral et al (2020).
Device-associated health care-associated infections
“The significant overall reduction in DA-HAI rates indicates that a comprehensive infection control programme can affect DA-HAI rates” Iordanou et al (2020).
Nurses and physicians knowledge of guidelines for preventing CRBSI
“Based on this assessment and using the best available evidence, training programmes on the prevention of CRBSI should be developed” Al Qadire and Hani (2020).
Interprofessional training for ultrasound guided vascular access – Full Text
“Vascular access laboratories included needle-guidance training and provided an efficient way to master technically difficult venipuncture cases” Batten et al (2020).
Local signs increased probability of CRBSI – Full Text
“Local signs were significantly associated with CRBSI in the ICU. In the first 7 days of catheter maintenance, local signs increased the probability to observe CRBSI” Buetti et al (2020).
PICC placement training using embalmed cadavers – Full Text
“There were positive correlations between performing the PICC line (r=0.44, P=.11) and central line (r=0.63, P=.03) procedures on a cadaver and in a clinical setting” Kondrashova et al (2020).
How to approach teaching vascular anatomy
“Moreover, modern practice of medicine has put the arterial and vascular system in the center of numerous minimally invasive techniques” Georgakarakos and Fiska (2020).
Ultrasound guided vascular access and CLABSI risk
“This study assessed infectious risk associated with catheters inserted with US guidance versus use of anatomical ‘landmarks’ (AL)” Buetti et al (2020).
Anatomical variations of the internal jugular vein – Full Text
“IJV anatomical anomalies such as fenestration and duplication are rare, mainly represented by case reports, and intraoperative findings” Wang et al (2020).
Permanent left superior vena cava in the newborn
“We present the case of a newborn where left jugular venous placement of central venous catheter resulted in cannulation of the left superior vena cava” Bhattacharya (2020).
Assessing adherence to infusion-based biologic therapies
“The extent and outcomes of suboptimal adherence with intravenous biologics, including in IBD, requires further evaluation” et al (2020).
Central venous catheter insertion for microsurgical clipping
“Considering the possible complications associated with CVCs, we cautiously suggest aneurysm surgery with CVC insertion in patients with serious medical comorbidities” Yoon et al (2020).
Topical refrigerant spray for IV insertion pain
“Studies indicate that use of a topical refrigerant spray (TRS) prior to needlestick procedures decreases needlestick pain” Barbour et al (2020).
PICC complication rates based on insertion side
“This study retrospectively examined catheter-related complications on the insertion side of PICC in patients with hematologic disorders” Hashimoto et al (2020).
Clinical pharmacist role and responsibilities during OPAT
“ctivities such as antimicrobial stewardship and ongoing monitoring of patients and outcomes is fundamental to ensure quality patient outcomes in these settings” Docherty et al (2020).
Comfort associated with peripherally inserted central catheters
“The purpose of the study was to investigate the comfort status of patients with gastrointestinal cancer at a tertiary hospital in China after PICC catheterization and to analyze the influencing factors” Li et al (2020).
OPAT vancomycin dosing guidance
“We evaluated the performance of a model-based dosing algorithm in achieving a therapeutic target within 7 days of care transition” Ng et al (2020).
Five-year outcome of peripherally inserted central catheters in adults
“To assess infectious and thrombotic complications of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in adults” González et al (2020).
Review plan for balanced solution versus saline in ICU – Full Text
“To report the statistical analysis plan (first version) for the Balanced Solutions versus Saline in Intensive Care Study (BaSICS)” Damiani et al (2020).
Multimedia home PICC education for patients
“The current systematic review highlights the potential benefits of multimedia-based home catheter management education for patients with peripherally inserted central catheters” Malale et al (2020).
Retrieval of a fractured intravenous cannula in a toddler
“It is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We present a case of iatrogenic fracture of a PIVC in a toddler” Adeosun et al (2020).
OPAT continuous infusion of meropenem
” Meropenem continuous infusion along with therapeutic drug monitoring was used successfully in a community-based program” Legg et al (2020).
What is the most common peripheral IV catheter complication?
“This study aimed to identify the incidence, risk factors and medical costs of PVC-induced complications in adult hospitalised adult patients in China” Liu et al (2020).