ECMO vascular access
“We are describing the selection criteria for choosing appropriate size cannulae, cannulation configurations, available cannulae, and possible complications” Pooboni et al (2021).
Medication safety in anesthesiology
“Specific attention must be paid to enhancement of medication safety in NORA sites to overcome additional challenges inherent in the provision of anesthesia care remote from the standard operating room setting” Mack (2021).
Antibiotic stability in elastomeric devices
“High-quality data are now available to support the use of a number of antimicrobial agents in extended infusion in elastomeric devices for OPAT services” Jenkins et al (2021).
Lost guidewire during CVC placement – Full Text
“Chest x-ray and transesophageal echocardiography were then performed, and a free guidewire was identified which was later successfully removed under interventional radiology” Suraci et al (2021).
Transrenal hemodialysis catheter insertion
“Percutaneous insertion/replacement of transrenal hemodialysis catheters is feasible, safe, and effective when upper extremity central venous access is exhausted, and the catheters can be maintained for a reasonable period of time” Our et al (2021).
Preventing needlestick with DropSafe safety pen
“DropSafe safety pen needle (SPN) was designed to help prevent such injuries before, during and after use through a built-in sharps injury prevention feature (SIPF)” Malinowski et al (2021).
Midline catheter and PICC line VTE risk
“This study provides the first systematic assessment of the risk of VTE between MCs and PICCs” Lu et al (2021).
Long peripheral IV cannula and dwell time
“Extended dwell catheters (EDC) are long peripheral IVs placed under combined ultrasound and wire guidance” Fung et al (2021).
Port-a-catheter placement outcomes – Full Text
“We aimed to evaluate the long-term complication profile associated with port-a-catheter placement” Khalid et al (2021).
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis management
“The present review discusses the latest evidence on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of UEDVT, and provides management indications which may help guide clinical decision making” Potere et al (2021).
How to identify barriers to OPAT
“To identify barriers to safe and effective completion of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT)” Sadler et al (2021).
Blood transfusion in neonates
“The majority of these infants receive transfusions of packed red blood cells, usually based on haemoglobin values below a certain threshold” Bell and Red (2021).
Why do peripheral IV cannula fail
“This study should raise awareness among healthcare providers of the risk factors for PVC failure” Chen et al (2021).
Impact of needlestick injury prevention training
“The major finding of this study with respect to its implication on the healthcare system is that nurses are an important risk group for ORIs” Erturk Sengel et al (2021).
Using infusion pumps in pediatric intensive care
“To analyze the usability of two infusion pump models in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit” Oliveira et al (2021).
Vancomycin lock for CLABSI treatment
“The aim of this study was to compare vancomycin-heparin-lock and non-heparin, high-dose vancomycin-lock as treatment in patients admitted to palliative home care” Ranch-Lundin et al (2021).
5-FU stability in elastomeric infusion pump
“Results confirm the stability of 5-FU at selected SRD of 4 g and 5 g with NaCl 0.9% in MyFuser® for at least 28 days at room temperature and three days at 30 °C, allowing in-advance preparation” Closset et al (2021).
Benefits of pre-filled saline syringes
“We have also demonstrated that the flushing time was shorter with pre-filled syringes compared to manually prepared ones, which may contribute to decreasing the workload of the nurses and may increase the quality of care in the intensive care units” Ceylan et al (2021).
CVC placement and subclavian artery injury – Full Text
“We discuss a case of iatrogenic intra-arterial central venous catheter placement requiring neck exploration in a 93-year-old woman” Sasson et al (2021).
CLABSI seasonal variation
“Seasonality with summer spikes occurred among gram-negative bacteria, CLABSIs, and urinary tract HABSIs” Blot et al (2021).
Which CVC when IVC filter in place
“In this case, we describe the successful placement of a central venous catheter in the femoral vein in a patient with an IVC filter” Ladd et al (2021).
Training the trainers for peripheral IV cannulation
“This study aimed to reduce the incidence of PIV placement requiring greater than 3 attempts and reduce time to PIV placement by providing training in ultrasound guidance” O’Reilly-Shah et al (2021).
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Condition of peripheral IV site during chemotherapy administration
When vesicant agents and vehicles have caused subclinical subcutaneous edema, clinical nurses may detect early slight extravasation by using ultrasonography” Murayama et al (2019). Abstract:
Ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports
“To evaluate the feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) implantation via the right innominate vein in patients with breast cancer” Xu et al (2019).
Tibial intraosseous insertion in pediatric emergency care
In infants 6 months of age or younger, tibial IO needle insertion had a 53% failure rate (non-medullary placement)” Harcke et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
Ultrasound for the cannulation and needle position in hemodialysis
Each patient underwent an ultrasound evaluation during HD treatment to assess the position of the needles inside the vascular access” Nalesso et al (2019). Abstract:
Preterm infant pain during peripheral venipuncture procedures
To compare the effects of integrating mother’s breast milk (BM) with three different combinations of sensory stimuli on preterm infant pain during peripheral venipuncture procedures”
Central venous access device securement and dressing effectiveness
The objective of this study was to test the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing standard care with three dressing and securement products
Preventing PICC-related upper extremity venous thrombosis in cancer patients
To assess the preventive effects of the anticoagulants rivaroxaban and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) on UEVT in patients receiving chemotherapy through PICCs” Lv et
Cephalic vein approach for the implantable central venous access
Long-term venous access is usually required in patients receiving chemotherapy. We hypothesized that, out of the various central line approach techniques, the cephalic vein cut-down
Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) adsorption in infusion tubes
This study evaluated factors that affect granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) adsorption in the infusion tube by measuring the G-CSF concentration, rate of G-CSF infusion, and
Improving workflow in phlebotomy units
To improve patients’ experience of wait times and courtesy in the phlebotomy clinic through an electronic sign-in and notification system, redesign of the area, and
Impact of flushing with pre-filled saline syringes
“The use of pre-filled saline syringes significantly reduced peripheral venous catheter failure and increased catheter dwell time” Saliba et al (2019).
Framework for responsible vascular access and infusion therapy
In this article we outline the framework for responsible vascular access and infusion therapy” van Boxtel and Filippini-de Moor (2019). Abstract: Intravascular catheters are indispensable
Comparative study of access routes for Port-A-Cath implantation
There has been an increase in the implantation of subcutaneous reservoirs in recent years. The objective of this study was to compare puncture techniques against
Improving venipuncture skills
This paper encourages more frequent success with phlebotomy by remembering Harvey’s work and pointing the needle in the right direction” Dorrington and Frise (2019). Abstract:
Umbilical vein presents a viable point of venous access
Umbilical vein catheterization utilizes the exposed umbilical stump in a neonate as a site for emergency central venous access up to 14 days old” Lewis
Components for training in ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous cannulation
Education and training of these practitioners in ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation is becoming increasingly common, although no consensus has been reached regarding its curriculum” Loon
Clinical practice guidelines for chemotherapy drug extravasation
The aim of this study is to assess the quality of existing Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for chemotherapy drug extravasation by Appraisal of Guidelines for
Patient safety culture among European cancer nurses
To explore the differences in perceived patient safety culture in cancer nurses working in Estonia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom” Sharp et al
Effect of virtual reality during venipuncture in children
The study aimed to determine the effect of two different distractions on pain perceptions and anxiety during venipuncture in children” Koç Özkan and Polat (2019).
Rivaroxaban for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Our study aims to estimate the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban for patients with cancer-associated VTE and to provide recommendations to key stakeholders” Liang et
The risk of hepatitis B virus infection among medical waste handlers increases in African health care settings
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between medical waste handling and HBV infection by conducting a meta-analysis of available evidence” Arafa
Preparing the patient for home parenteral nutrition
Preparing the patient for home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a collaborative effort among many different clinicians” Stoner et al (2019). Abstract: Preparing the patient for
Prolonged versus intermittent infusion of antibiotics
We conducted a meta-analysis to summarize all published randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective and retrospective observational studies to determine whether prolonged infusion, compared to intermittent
Safety profile of HTX-019 administered as an intravenous push
HTX-019 administered by 2-minute injection has a tolerable safety profile in patients with cancer, representing a viable method of HTX-019 administration for CINV prevention” Navari
Clinical efficacy of vancomycin dosing
Vancomycin AUC:MIC performance was modest and inconsistent. Analysis was limited by studies without sufficient data, therefore meta-analytic results may overestimate TPC values. Given this, as
Complications and tolerability of PICC in neuro-oncological patients
As a primary objective, this study aimed to collect complications related to PICCs in primary neuro-oncological patients. As a secondary objective, the study aimed to
Alarm burden associated with smart infusion pumps
Smart pumps have the ability to improve neonatal medication safety when compliance with dose error reducing software is high” Melton et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
CLABSI due to coagulase-negative staphylococci
Little research has been carried out on recurrences of catheter-related bloodstream infection due to coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS-CRBSI)” Hebeisen et al (2019). Abstract: Little research has
Ultrasound guided central line insertion in neonates
The aim is to compare pain scores between ultrasound-guided central line insertion and peripherally inserted catheter in neonates in a prospective randomized single center study”
Progress in pathogen diagnostics in BSI
During the past two decades major improvements has been made in the diagnostic performance of blood culture diagnostics through actions on pre-analysis and time-to-result” Lamy