Difficult intravenous access in children – Full Text
“We identified statistically significant variables related to difficult IV cannulation in children, which we used to develop a prediction tool to assess the likelihood of difficult IV access in pediatric patients” Al-Awaisi et al (2022).
Extending the life of infusion sets to 7 days
“With the motivation to provide a 7-day infusion set that matches the CGM wear time and to improve patient experience, the recently CE-marked and FDA 510k-cleared Medtronic extended infusion set (EIS) was designed” Zhang et a; (2022).
Displacement of central venous catheter tip in an infant
“This showed the contrast leaking out of the CVC, flowing into the mediastinal pleural space, and ultimately into the ICD tube, confirming displacement of the CVC tip” Kumar et al (2022).
Treatment of CLABSI caused by Enterococcus
“Objective of this study was to assess the appropriate treatment duration for enterococcal central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Rosselli Del Turco et al (2022).
Vocal fold paralysis identified as an implantable port complication
“The objective of this article is to present and discuss this rare case of UVFP secondary to a port complication and to review the main mechanisms of iatrogenic vocal fold paralysis related to these devices” Órfão et al (2022).
Anaphylactic shock training for nurses – Full Text
“Simulation training in anaphylactic shock is a potentially viable and effective method for teaching new graduate nurses to manage clinical incidents” Ren et al (2022).
Elastomeric pump for 5-FU administration
“Despite the failures that may have occurred, elastomeric pumps have revolutionized home chemotherapy delivery. They are considered reliable, consistent, easy to use and handle, and are well accepted in the population” Chefchaouni et al (2021).
Paediatric OPAT failure rates
“In children presenting with acute infections to our paediatric ED who were deemed suitable by senior clinicians to be managed using OPAT with ceftriaxone, younger age (above 3 months) and the presence of systemic features were not independently associated with need for admission” Scally et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter care project – Full Text
“This project will improve the practice of the nursing team on peripheral venous catheterization nursing cares, positively influencing the quality of nursing care and patient safety” Catarino et al (2022).
Ethanol lock prophylaxis – Full Text
“The ethanol lock did not cause any side effects and was relatively effective in preventing infections related to the central venous catheter” Falcão et al (2022).
Protocol based CVC care in pediatric short bowel syndrome – Full Text
“Protocol-based CVC access procedures and daily care including taurolidine and ethanol catheter locks have been shown to reduce infection rates substantially” Merras-Salmio et al (2022).
How to access arteriovenous fistula – Full Text
“Given the benefits of BH, this meta-analysis found that BH cannulation should be recommended as a routine procedure for hemodialysis but that hospitals and hemodialysis clinics should strengthen staff knowledge and skills of BH cannulation to reduce the risk of AVF infection” Wang et al (2022).
Peripheral parenteral nutrition product development – Full Text
“This trial suggests that the newly developed formula (OPF-105) improves fat metabolism, maintains vitamin profiles, and may prevent body protein and fat breakdown and can be safely administered to healthy participants” Fukatsu et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter care bundle – Full Text
“We sought to derive an international consensus on a PIVC bundle that could guide Portuguese nurses’ clinical decision-making in this scope” Santos-Costa et al (2022).
Iodinated contrast media extravasation – Full Text
“Local radiology departments frequently have their own protocols for the initial management of extravasation injuries, but if the injury is considered more severe or results in soft tissue compromise, the plastic surgery department is often consulted” Thomas et al (2022).
Neonatal PICC results in cardiac tamponade – Full Text
“Dramatic improvement of the neonate’s clinical responses after pericardial drainage and PICC removal were suggestive of PICC displacement, pericardial perforation, and cardiac tamponade” Zarkesh et al (2022).
Pediatric implantable port placement – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided right BCV access for TIVAP placement in pediatric patients appears to be technically feasible, safe, and effective” Ding et al (2022).
Patients discuss central venous access – Full Text
“Kidney360 brought together four hemodialysis patients to talk about central venous catheters versus permanent accesses” Davis (2022).
Kinesiophobia following insertion of PICC
“The medical staff needs to undertake targeted intervention measures to help minimize kinesiophobia after PICC insertion, allowing patients to perform scientifically correct functional exercises and attain physical recovery” Liuyue et al (2022).
Shared decision making in vascular access selection
“Repeated VA discussions that are integrated with other higher-level decisions are needed to promote VA shared decision-making and preparedness” Elliott et al (2022).
Tunneled central catheter access – Full Text
“Unlike non-tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs), tunneled CVCs travel under the skin and terminate away from the venous access site” Flick and Winters (2022).
Inadvertent intra-arterial catheterisation in a paediatric patient
“We recommend always using a real time ultrasound tip navigation and location protocol, like the Neo-ECHOTIP protocol, to confirm the correct position of the guidewire and the catheter” Musella et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter care project – Full Text
“This project will improve the practice of the nursing team on peripheral venous catheterization nursing cares, positively influencing the quality of nursing care and patient safety” Catarino et al (2022).
Ethanol lock prophylaxis – Full Text
“The ethanol lock did not cause any side effects and was relatively effective in preventing infections related to the central venous catheter” Falcão et al (2022).
Protocol based CVC care in pediatric short bowel syndrome – Full Text
“Protocol-based CVC access procedures and daily care including taurolidine and ethanol catheter locks have been shown to reduce infection rates substantially” Merras-Salmio et al (2022).
How to access arteriovenous fistula – Full Text
“Given the benefits of BH, this meta-analysis found that BH cannulation should be recommended as a routine procedure for hemodialysis but that hospitals and hemodialysis clinics should strengthen staff knowledge and skills of BH cannulation to reduce the risk of AVF infection” Wang et al (2022).
Peripheral parenteral nutrition product development – Full Text
“This trial suggests that the newly developed formula (OPF-105) improves fat metabolism, maintains vitamin profiles, and may prevent body protein and fat breakdown and can be safely administered to healthy participants” Fukatsu et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter care bundle – Full Text
“We sought to derive an international consensus on a PIVC bundle that could guide Portuguese nurses’ clinical decision-making in this scope” Santos-Costa et al (2022).
Iodinated contrast media extravasation – Full Text
“Local radiology departments frequently have their own protocols for the initial management of extravasation injuries, but if the injury is considered more severe or results in soft tissue compromise, the plastic surgery department is often consulted” Thomas et al (2022).
Neonatal PICC results in cardiac tamponade – Full Text
“Dramatic improvement of the neonate’s clinical responses after pericardial drainage and PICC removal were suggestive of PICC displacement, pericardial perforation, and cardiac tamponade” Zarkesh et al (2022).
Pediatric implantable port placement – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided right BCV access for TIVAP placement in pediatric patients appears to be technically feasible, safe, and effective” Ding et al (2022).
Patients discuss central venous access – Full Text
“Kidney360 brought together four hemodialysis patients to talk about central venous catheters versus permanent accesses” Davis (2022).
Kinesiophobia following insertion of PICC
“The medical staff needs to undertake targeted intervention measures to help minimize kinesiophobia after PICC insertion, allowing patients to perform scientifically correct functional exercises and attain physical recovery” Liuyue et al (2022).
Shared decision making in vascular access selection
“Repeated VA discussions that are integrated with other higher-level decisions are needed to promote VA shared decision-making and preparedness” Elliott et al (2022).
Tunneled central catheter access – Full Text
“Unlike non-tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs), tunneled CVCs travel under the skin and terminate away from the venous access site” Flick and Winters (2022).
Inadvertent intra-arterial catheterisation in a paediatric patient
“We recommend always using a real time ultrasound tip navigation and location protocol, like the Neo-ECHOTIP protocol, to confirm the correct position of the guidewire and the catheter” Musella et al (2022).
Calculating CVC length in pediatric patients
“The optimal intravascular length of central venous catheters may be determined by simple formulas based on patient height and insertion site” Ross et al (2022).
Research into CHG use in neonates
“We used zebrafish model to verify the effects of early-life exposure to CHG on the developing nervous system, highlighting its impact on oligodendrocyte development and myelination” Choi et al (2022).
Using ShotBlocker during short PIV insertion
“As a result, the use of ShotBlocker® during the short PIV insertion procedure is an effective method to reduce the pain caused by the peripheral intravenous catheter” Karabey et al (2022).
Neonatal extravasation injury management – Full Text
“Limited evidence exists on the effects of different protocols on extravasation management in neonates in the NICU” Sagheb et al (2022).
Blood culture collection timing
“A simple CDS alert increased timely blood culture collections in ED patients for whom concern for infection was high enough to warrant IV antibiotics” Dutta et al (2022).
CHG foam or wipes to reduce CLABSI
“In conclusion, 4% CHG foam provides a cost-effective and patient-preferred option for daily hygiene that maintains CLABSI preventative efforts” Prudowsky et al (2022).
Vascular access procedure trends in NICU
“There has also been an increase in utilization of fluoroscopic / ultrasound guidance for the placement of central venous catheters” Sammour et al (2022).
Hemodialysis catheter CRBSI rate reduction
“This study investigated the effect of a novel care program in terms of reducing CRBSIs for hemodialysis patients with nontunneled (temporary) catheters inserted in their femoral veins” Lee et al (2022).
Inadvertent guidewire retention during cvc placement – Full Text
“We report the case of a patient with a late diagnosis of a guidewire retained in her venous system. The distal end of the guidewire pierced the pulmonary artery, crossed the chest wall and remained in the left breast tissue” Alves Ramos Diniz et al (2022).
Avoidable deaths related to drug-induced anaphylaxis
“To identify patterns and key issues though a systematic review in order to support prevention strategies and reduce avoidable deaths related to drug-induced anaphylaxis (DAF)” Tanno et al (2022).
IV fluid administration to prevent contrast-associated AKI
“This is a critical review of the current evidence evaluating a variety of fluid administration strategies in CA-AKI” Rudnick et al (2022).
Management of Gram-negative bacilli CRBSI
“The aim of this study was to review recent data evaluating the management of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection due to Gram-negative bacilli” San-Juan et al (2022).
PICC for home administration of diuretics
“This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the effectiveness and safety of home administration of intravenous diuretic therapy via PICC in ESHF patients” Godino et al (2022).
Blood culture sampling methods for CRBSI diagnosis – Full Text
“Pooled blood sampling results in a lower sensitivity and longer time to positivity for CRBSI diagnosis in patients with triple-lumen CVCs than individual lumen sampling” Deawtrakulchai et al (2022).
Paediatric peripheral IV insertion
“The aim of the study was to determine paediatric nurses’ knowledge and experiences of PIVC insertion” Karaoğlan et al (2022).
Femoral vein access complication
“Catheters may stray into the right ascending lumbar vein if they are placed through the right femoral vein. Frontal abdominal radiographs may be insufficient to confirm catheter placement” Ishihara et al (2022).