Impregnated central venous catheters
“The use of CVC impregnated with free drugs or incorporated with nanoparticles is a promising strategy for preventing the adherence of microorganisms in these devices and consequently in the prevention of the infections” Corrêa Carvalho et al (2022).
Intravenous fluid therapy guidelines
“Effective implementation of the guidelines required substantial time, effort and resource. NICE suggestions of fluid types for maintenance appear appropriate, but prescribed volumes continue to require careful clinical judgement” McDougall et al (2022).
Choosing central-line insertion sites
“To study whether allowing adolescents and young adults (AYA) with chronic or oncologic diseases admitted to tertiary or intensive care units to share decisions in choosing the insertion site for central-venous catheters (CVC) implanted for intravenous therapies or parenteral nutrition reduces central-line-associated and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CLABSI and CRBSI)” Rosati et al (2022).
Extravasation treatment with larvae therapy – Full Text
“The purpose of the study was to present local treatment of hypodermic necrosis caused by docetaxel extravasation in course of systemic cancer therapy” Bazaliński et al (2021).
Intraosseous blood transfusion
“Intraosseous (IO) access can provide a critical bridge for blood product infusion when peripheral venous access is not obtainable” Lee et al (2022).
Preventing IV dislodgement
“In the recent years, new breakaway connector systems, such as ReLink, have been designed, which allow the tubing to become disconnected when undue pressure or pull is placed on it” Munoz-Mozas (2022).
Peripheral IV catheter securement product review
“This review found nonsterile tape was associated with increased failure and complications; multiproduct dressing and securement bundles were prevalent; and significant evidence gaps exist particularly regarding bandages and splints” Corley et al (2022).
Skin antisepsis for implantable port dressing changes
“This study found no differences between the effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine in 70% alcohol and that of 10% povidone-iodine solution in preventing CRBSI” Bakır et al (2021).
Infrared vein imaging during COVID-19 – Full Text
“Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion assisted by an infrared vein visualizer could improve the first attempt success rate of venipuncture, shorten the procedure time, and increase patients’ satisfaction” Zhang et al (2021).
Extravasation induced compartment syndrome
“Though considered safe, extravasation of mannitol into the tissues can cause considerable morbidity with the consequent development of compartment syndrome” Kaur et al (2021).
Local anaesthesia for peripheral IV cannulation
“Intradermal injection of anaesthetic with Micronjet600 was found to be a safe and effective option for providing rapid local anesthesia for peripheral intravenous cannulation” Rzhevskiy et al (2022).
Reducing antecubital fossa peripheral IV cannulation
“The ACF cannulation rates decreased by 0.03% per day during the study, although this did not quite reach statistical significance (P=0.06)” Ruegg et al (2022).
PICC guidewire removal in neonates
“This may be the first study published investigating and supporting guidewire removal enhancement by using a diluted lipid/saline preflush solution” van Rens et al (2022).
Peripheral venous catheter management – Full Text
“The aim of the present study is to define the incremental benefits related to the implementation and the standardized and simultaneous use of three disposable devices for skin antisepsis, infusion, and cleaning, assuming the hospital’s point of view, from an effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational perspective” Schettini et al (2022).
Implantable port removal
“Difficult TIVAD removal is uncommon. However, operators should expect it when removing long indwelling TIVADs and those with subcutaneous leakage” Chatani et al (2022).
Vancomycin in critically ill neonates
“The interface is expected to improve treatment outcomes of IV vancomycin for severe infections among critically ill neonates” Hui et al (2022).
CVC placement in thrombocytopenic patients
“Coagulopathy was not associated with an increased bleeding risk in severely thrombocytopenic ICU patients undergoing ultrasound guided central venous catheter placement” van Baarle et al (2022).
Cuffed tunneled silicon central venous catheter outcomes
“This work aims to investigate the outcomes of tunneled CVC and to identify factors influencing their survival” Ghidini et al (2022).
Peripherally inserted central catheter use in Brazil – Full Text
“Use of PICCs in Brazilian hospitals appears to be safe and comparable with North America” Rabelo-Silva et al (2022).
IV antibiotic for UTI in young infants
“Shorter IV antibiotic courses of ≤7 days and ≤3 days with early switch to oral antibiotics should be considered in infants aged ≤90 days with bacteremic and nonbacteremic UTI, respectively, after excluding meningitis” Hikmat et al (2022).
Needle guide sensor development
“An experimental study on subjects showed that the electrical impedance signal changed significantly once the standard needle entered the blood vessel” Kudashov et al (2022).
Aspiration before IM injection – Full Text
“A particular issue that has been the subject of ongoing debate is the appropriateness of aspirating prior to the intramuscular injection of vaccines” Herraiz-Adillo et al (2022).
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PICC associated soft tissue infection and UEDVT – Full text
“Diagnostic imaging revealed venous thrombosis of cephalic vein and abscess formation within the soft tissue of right axilla with cultures ultimately growing Nocardia otitidiscaviarum” Douedi et al (2020).
Relationship between ABO blood group and UEDVT
“This study provided evidence to support the relationship between ABO blood group and the risk of PICC-related VTE in cancer patients” Liu et al (2020).
Unexpected tunnelled central venous access demise
“TIDs should be placed in preference to TELs where appropriate. TELs are at highest risk of displacement for 90 days and must be well secured for this duration” Bough et al (2020).
Impact of COVID-19 containment on CLABSI rates
“We evaluated the impact of a multi-modal IPC strategy originally designed for the containment of COVID-19 on the rates of other hospital-acquired-infections” Wee et al (2020).
Maintaining peripheral intravenous catheter access in children
“In children, peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVs) are maintained by either a continuous infusion of fluid “to keep vein open” (TKO) or a saline lock (SL)” Yeung et al (2020).
Tunnel-cuffed central venous catheter outcomes for frail elderly – Full Text
“However, the patient selection is a crucial issue, given higher infection-related mortality in patients using CVC” Raksasuk et al (2020).
Chemotherapy extravasation standard of care in the Czech Republic
“The recommended procedures contribute to reducing the risk and consequences of extravasation” Samuel et al (2020).
Continuous subcutaneous infusion for pain control in dying patients
“Continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI) via ambulatory infusion pump (AIP) is a valuable method of pain control in palliative care” Fürst et al (2020).
Double-chamber syringes and implications for infusion therapy
“This review aimed to map the existing patents of double-chamber syringes that can be used for intravenous drug administration and catheter flush” Sousa et al (2020).
What are the risks of implantable port placement in small children
“Weight less than 10 kg was not associated with a significantly higher incidence of any type of port complication in our cohort” Overman et al (2020).
Prevalence of needlesticks and sharp injuries North East Ethiopia – Full Text
“This study showed that three-quarters of the study subjects were exposed to needlestick injury at least once in the past year. Needle recapping practice and working room were associated with needlestick and sharp injuries” Getie et al (2020).
Development of an ECMO course for physicians and nurses
“Clinicians’ confidence and knowledge assessments improved and 88% of teams could successfully initiate venoarterial ECMO after the course” Maddry et al (2020).
Surveillance of transfusion related adverse reactions
“The adverse reactions that can be potentially expected range anywhere in severity from mild to life threatening” Pai (2020).
Concurrent systemic antibiotics at central catheter insertion
“Our results bring new insights to antimicrobial stewardship in critically ill patients and may direct empirical antimicrobial therapy if MCRI is suspected” Buetti et al (2020).
Retrospective review of midline catheter outcomes
“This retrospective review of 165 midline catheter outcomes was undertaken after a cluster of unexpected failures occurred” Meyer (2020).
Pleural effusion due to extravasation of parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“ECC-related PE can be associated with either primary malposition or migration of the catheter tip. IC-ECG can help detect malposition and migration of catheter tips” You et al (2020).
How to treat implantable port pocket infections
“This study suggests that hydrogel effectively promotes healing of port pocket infections, with advantages over the established technique” Patetta et al (2020).
Development of infusion pump competency test
“This study demonstrates that testing is a promising method to assess the competency of nurses in using medical devices” Porte et al (2020).
COVID-19 seropositivity and healthcare worker job function
“Although the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 is higher for frontline healthcare workers, not all personnel have similar risks” Sims et al (2020).
Impact of syringe pumps on red cells during paediatric transfusion
“Syringe infusion pumps may cause significant red blood cell damage during infusion, with increases in free haemoglobin, potassium, and the degree of haemolysis” Pardo et al (2020).
Adverse events and OPAT self administration – Full Text
“Our findings suggest minor AEs may be more frequently reported when intravenous antimicrobials are self-administered via 24 h continuous infusions” Sriskandarajah et al (2020).
What is the risk of needlestick injury from an insulin pen
“Recapping needles after injection showed the highest risk for stick injury with an insulin pen. Nurses in the surgery department and those with longer work histories were more likely to be injured” Zhang et al (2020).
Retained calcified fibrin sheath after central venous catheter removal
“We performed a systematic literature review concerning case reports of retained calcified fibrin sheaths after dialysis CVC removal” Matusik et al (2020).
Catheter-associated right atrial thrombus in children on haemodialysis
“There was ~ 11% incidence of CRAT in patients receiving chronic HD detected by surveillance echocardiography. Although frequently asymptomatic, CRAT is associated with serious sequelae” Garcia-Nicoletti et al (2020).
Bedside tunneled femoral vein cannulation in the NICU
“Bedside placement of an ST-FICC is a safe route for central venous access in the NICU, preserving upper extremity vasculature, eliminates risks associated with sedation, fluoroscopy, tunneled and non-tunneled supra-diaphragmatic central venous insertion” Ostroff et al (2020).
Retrieval of a dislodged central venous catheter – Full Text
“Herein, we present a case wherein the modified loop snare technique was used for successfully retrieving a dislodged central venous port catheter” Haga and Shindo (2020).
Review of long term vascular access in paediatrics
“Finally, we will present the reader with a clinical method for applying a retrograde inserted tunnelled and cuffed catheter using the left brachiocephalic vein access” Johansen et al (2020).
Compatibility of intravenous metronidazole with parenteral nutrition
“The aim of the study was to evaluate the possibility of the concomitant administration of MTZ with PN admixtures from one container” Dettlaff et al (2020).
Antibiotic stewardship and CLABSI prevention in the NICU
“We implemented processes to establish a robust antibiotic stewardship program that included antibiotic time-outs led by NICU charge nurses” Shukla et al (2020).
Midline catheter strategy reduced need for PIV and CVC insertion
“In patients requiring more than 5 days of IV therapy, a midline catheter strategy reduced the need for insertion of a CVC or more than 4 PVCs” Nielsen et al (2020).