Multiple peripheral IV catheter insertions case study
“Despite a lack of intravenous access, the patient improved with oral antibiotics, oral pain medications, and oral rehydration” Silk et al (2021).
Clinically indicated peripheral IV replacement in pediatric patients
Clinically indicated peripheral IV replacement in pediatric patients Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PVCs) are common treatment modalities for pediatric patients, and may cause infection, infiltration,
Which CVC for neonatal continuous renal replacement therapy
“TC-6Fr use resulted in less need for catheter revisions and provided longer-lasting vascular access, which may influence infection rates” Onwubiko et al (2021).
Ultrasound peripheral IV access in chronic kidney disease
“It is unknown what the long-term effect of USPIV placement will be on fistula creation in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients considering these ultrasound-guided peripheral lines often target the same deeper vessels used for fistulas” Icken et al (2021).
Guidewire loss after central venous catheterization – Full Text
“An extremely rare but completely avoidable complication is the loss of the guidewire during the central venous catheterization procedure” Tomaszczyk et al (2021).
Blood draw fear and anxiety solution for children
“The increase in stress is directly related to the older age (>6 years old) of the patient, and statistically significant by the female gender, the longer duration of the technique and the parental block” Ferraz-Torres et al (2021).
Peripherally inserted central catheter in lung cancer
“This study investigated the influence of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene polymorphisms and other contributing clinical factors on peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thrombosis (PICC-RVT) in Chinese patients with lung cancer” Feng et al (2021).
Recall of BD Venflon Pro safety IV cannula – UK Alert
“Becton Dickinson (BD) has identified an issue with specific lots of BD Venflon Pro Safety (VPS) Needle Protected IV Cannulae after identifying an increase in reports of leakage from the injection port” MHRA (2021).
Short peripheral IV catheter securement devices
“Implementation of an engineered securement device (ESD), education pertaining to modifiable risk factors, and changing the practice to removal on clinical indication were methods used to reduce the number of SPC insertions and catheter failures” Kollar (2021).
CVC exit site evaluation tool using the REDS scale – Full Text
“The REDS scale appears to be a simple, cost-effective tool reducing the frequency of the tunneled CTC exit site infection and associated bloodstream infections” Porazko et al (2021).
Same site tunnelled catheter exchange
“Endovascular same-site salvage technique could help preserve vascular access during the tunnel catheter exchange for non-infectious reasons” Bawazir et al (2021).
IV site check failed to identify other care needs
“The purpose of this study was to clarify why nursing students did not recognize the patient’s needs while checking an infusion” Closset et al (2021).
CRBSI from gram-negative bacilli increasing
“A significant shift towards GNB-CRBSIs was observed. Secondarily, and coinciding with an increasing number of GNB-MDR infections, mortality increased over time” Lendak et al (2021).
IV pump alarm fatigue is it an issue for nurses
“Nurse educators also identified a performance-based strategy to increase student awareness of alarm fatigue and evidence-based strategies to minimize desensitization to alarms in both education and practice” weeks et al (2021).
Rapid IV fluid administration with high-flow three-way stopcock
“This study revealed that the push-and-pull technique using the HTS was faster, easier, and less tiresome than using the NTS, with a statistically significant difference” Yamaguchi et al (2021).
Blocked IV catheter due to drug precipitate
“We noticed precipitate completely blocking the lumen of the intravenous tube connected to a Ringer’s acetate Physio140 drip” Matsuo et al (2021).
Antimicrobial PICC and antithrombogenic PICC
“Antimicrobial and antithrombogenic PICCs were not associated with a reduction in major catheter complications” Ullman et al (2021).
Painless blood test to improve blood donation experience
“The current results underline the importance of interventions to address fear among both whole-blood and plasma donors to secure the safety and well-being of donors and the blood supply” Gilchrist et al (2021).
CVC insertion documentation 78 percent had missing data
“The implementation package was highly effective in increasing the proportion of fully documented CVC insertions” Linné et al (2021).
Impact of needleless connectors on rapid blood transfusion – Full Text
“In settings requiring rapid transfusion of RBC units, needleless connectors should not be used and hemodilution should be considered in order to decrease the time required to deliver an equivalent red cell mass” Burbridge et al (2021).
Implantable port survival reviewed by gender and disease
“Increased attention should be paid to patients with an underlying haematological malignancy, underlying vascular inflammatory disease, female patients, older patients, those accessed via a vein other than the IJV, those with left positioning of the TIVAD system or those with a prolonged TIVAD maintenance.” Yoon et al (2021).
Peripheral IV catheter MRSA bacteremia outcome
“A case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia and septic pulmonary emboli secondary to infected peripheral venous catheter (PVC) is reported” Twito et al (2021).
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Allergy status check before medication administration
This article employs a paediatric case study, involving a 3-year-old child who had an anaphylactic reaction that occurred as a result of the multidisciplinary team’s
Machine learning for clinical decision support in infectious diseases
Machine learning (ML) is a growing field in medicine. This narrative review describes the current body of literature on ML for clinical decision support in
Short-term dialysis catheter versus central venous catheter infections
Little is known on catheter-related infections associated with short-term dialysis catheters (DC). Recommendations for infection prevention are mostly derived from those related to central venous
Systematic review of balloon angioplasty for the treatment of failing hemodialysis access
To perform a meta-analysis comparing target lesion primary patency rates at 6 months and 1 year, and major procedure-associated complications between drug-eluting balloon (DEB) and
Effects of continuous ketamine infusion on hemodynamics and mortality
We investigated the hemodynamic and mortality effects of continuous ketamine infusion in critically ill pediatric patients” Park et al (2019). Abstract: We investigated the hemodynamic
Novel risk factors for CLABSI in critically ill children
We examined novel and/or modifiable risk factors for CLABSI to identify new potential targets for infection prevention strategies” Woods-Hill et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Central-line-associated
Enteral and parenteral nutrition considerations in pediatric patients
Current clinical practice guidelines on management of enteral nutrition (EN) and parenteral nutrition (PN) in pediatric patients are reviewed” Cober and Gura (2019). Abstract: Purpose:
Web- and mobile-application-based hand hygiene monitoring
The purpose of this study was to confirm regular HH use by collecting and analyzing HH data for Web- and mobile-application-based HH monitoring” Cha and
Financial ties between clinical practice guideline authors and pharmaceutical companies
Ensuring objectivity and neutrality is important in clinical practice guidelines development, but previous research shows that authors of clinical practice guidelines may become critical marketing
Unsafe small clinics cause new human immunodeficiency virus outbreaks in Pakistan
The new outbreak of HIV was due to a failed healthcare system, including reuse of syringes and unsafe blood transfusion” Khan et al (2019). Abstract:
Modified microbubble test in PICC tip positioning
To analyze the specificity and sensitivity of the modified microbubble test in identifying the peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) tip based on the chest
Use of drones in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases
The potential for drone use in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases and epidemiology is vast” Poljak and Šterbenc (20190. Abstract: Background: Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
Chlorhexidine-based decolonization to reduce healthcare-associated infections
Body surface decolonization with chlorhexidine bathing and nasal mupirocin has become a simple solution for prevention of healthcare-associated infections” Huang (2019). Summary: Body surface decolonization
Update on epidemiology and significance of multidrug-resistant pathogens
To review key aspects of bloodstream infection epidemiology and burden and summarize recent news and questions concerning critical developments” Kern and Rieg (2019). Abstract: Background:
Home infusions of Natalizumab for people with Multiple Sclerosis
In this study, a model of care (MOC), an overarching design for the provision of a health care service, was developed to permit home infusions
Nurses’ perceptions of high‐alert medication administration safety
The aim of this study was to determine nurses’ perceptions of supports and barriers to high‐alert medication (HAM) administration safety” Sessions et al (2019). Abstract:
Parenteral nutrition use in children with cancer
Appropriate use of parenteral nutrition in children with cancer and intestinal failure may alleviate malnutrition and associated risks” McGrath (2019). Abstract: Multiple disease and treatment‐related
Which peripherally implantable port puncture site?
The use of peripheral implanted ports to administer parenteral nutrition in a number of patient cohorts is increasingly seen as a safe alternative to chest
Effects of blood transfusion sets on red cell hemolysis
This experimental randomized study compared the effects of macrodrop and microdrop blood transfusion sets on red blood cell (RBC) hemolysis” Larissa Perez et al (2019).
Patient satisfaction and cost reduction in immunoglobulin administration
This analysis examined safety, patient satisfaction, and cost savings in 49 patients administered Gammaplex 10% via rapid infusion over 11 months” Bauer et al (2019).
Impact of a Central-Line Insertion Site Assessment (CLISA) score
To assess the impact of a newly developed Central-Line Insertion Site Assessment (CLISA) score on the incidence of local inflammation or infection for CLABSI prevention”
Development of a pediatric PICC team
To examine our institutional experiences with ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (US-PICC) placement by a dedicated US-PICC team under the umbrella of an existing pediatric sedation service” Rainey et al (2019).
Types of short peripheral IV catheters dwell time evaluated
Short peripheral catheters (SPCs) vary by design and materials. The investigators conducted a before-and-after study comparing catheter dwell time and complications with open and closed
Haptic robotic trainer in jugular central venous catheter placement
The objective of this study was to validate the transfer of ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheterization (US-IJCVC) placement skills from training on a Dynamic
How to treat extravasation of calcium solution
The extravasation of a calcium solution into soft tissue constitutes a medical emergency, and a lack of adequate management can lead to significant functional and
Transfusion protocols prior to central venous catheterization in patients with cirrhosis
The use of a restrictive strategy is associated with a reduction in transfusion prior to central venous catheterization and costs in critically ill cirrhosis patients.
Gram-negative CLABSI and patient management
We evaluated the effect of central venous catheter management on cancer patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections” Fares et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Gram-negative organisms have
Cephalic vein cut-down for implantable port placement
Cephalic vein (CV) cut-down for totally implantable central venous access devices (TICVADs) is not frequently used due to its low success rate. We compared the
How to reduce PICC occlusion rates
Cancer patients are considered the most at risk of the consequences of catheter occlusion. Therefore, nursing interventions that can effectively reduce the occlusion of peripherally
Suggested techniques for ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion
This article outlines the suggested techniques for the ultrasound-guided insertion of PIV catheters, midline catheters, and peripherally inserted central catheters” Millington et al (2019). Abstract: