Impact of non-tourniquet technique for peripheral IV catheterization
“This pilot study aimed to determine the initial efficacy of non-tourniquet procedure during insertion of PIVC in older patients” Büyükyılmaz et al (2020).
CVAD insertion side and CLABSI rates in adult patients with cancer?
“We performed a prospective randomised controlled, non-blinded study to determine whether the side of CVAD insertion influenced the incidence of CA-BSI” Mollee et al (2020).
Guide-wire replacement of midline catheter with central venous catheter
“We retrospectively evaluated data from 63 patients where a previously inserted mini-midline catheter was upgraded to a central venous catheter” Brugioni et al (2020).
Repurposing the power injectable PICC as tunnelled central venous access
“In this pilot study, we have evaluated the off-label use of peripherally inserted central catheters as a tunnelled supraclavicular centrally inserted central catheter” Low et al (2020).
Risk factors for peripheral IV catheter failure during cancer treatment
“To identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) failure among patients requiring intravenous treatment for oncology and haematology conditions” Larsen et al (2020).
Tibial intraosseous access in the pediatric population
“Aim of this study was to analyze anatomic dimensions of the proximal tibia in the pediatric population with respect to intraosseous needle placement and needle tip position” Capobianco et al (2020).
CLABSI rates associated with jugular and subclavian catheter placement
“CVC placed in the IJV were associated with significantly less catheter-related infectious events compared with CVC placed in the SCV” Rixecker et al (2020)
Aberrant central venous catheter placement
“During placement of a central venous catheter into the right subclavian vein it was found to be impossible to extract the guidewire” Pacheco et al (2020).
Bedside rescue method for retrieving retained central line guidewires
“The ‘suck out’ technique can effectively retract guidewires retained within central venous catheter lumens” Mariyaselvam et al (2020).
Midline catheter failure and the role of the infusate
“Infusate osmolarity, pH, and cytotoxicity were investigated as risk factors for midline catheter failure” Ryder et al (2020).
Prevalence of factors associated with difficult peripheral IV access
“History of difficult intravenous access and a nonvisible venous network were significant predictors of peripheral cannula insertion failure in adults undergoing clinical surgery. The prevalence of difficult intravenous access was 32.8%” Dat et al (2020).
Dressing and securement methods to prevent arterial catheter failure
“Arterial catheter failure remains unacceptably common; further research to determine optimal dressing/securement practices is urgently needed” Larsen et al (2020).
The role of school nurses in central venous catheter care
“An example of a common medical device includes central venous access devices that allow for access to the bloodstream to obtain blood for laboratory testing or to infuse medications or nutrition” Farou et al (2020).
Bactericidal and antiproliferative effects of parenteral nutrition solutions – Full Text
“Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) due to pathogenic microorganisms pose a major threat to patients requiring parenteral nutrition (PN). Additives contained in medicines and foods have antiproliferative and bacteriostatic effects on pathogenic microorganisms” Ohara et al (2020).
Care bundles and regular feedback reduce central line-associated complications
“Reinforcing CVAD care bundles with direct feedback could significantly decrease CVAD-associated complications in terms of infection at 6 months post-intervention, and occlusion at 3 and 6 months post-intervention” Chaiyakulsil et al (2020).
Shallow-angle needle guide for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“Use of a shallow angle of approach needle guide resulted in a lower rate of posterior vein injuries during venipuncture of a simulated vein” Watanabe et al (2020).
Peripherally inserted central catheter malposition to a persistent left superior vena cava
“Persistent left superior vena cava is rare and asymptomatic and is usually discovered incidentally during or after insertion of a central venous catheter” Li et al (2020).
Recommendations for core critical care ultrasound competencies – Full Text
“The resulting recommendations offer the most contemporary and evolved set of core CCUS competencies for an intensive care clinician yet described” Wong et al (2020).
Impact of hospital acquired infections on pediatric bone marrow transplant patients
“Adjusted analysis revealed CLABSI and respiratory adenovirus infection independently increased mortality risk by 3-fold” Hanisch et al (2020).
Guidelines for the management of extravasation
“The purpose of these practice guidelines is to offer and share strategies for preventing extravasation from occurring and measures for handling drugs known to cause tissue necrosis” Kim et al (2020).
Patient experience of OPAT services – Full Text
“Less frequent antibiotic dosing and better social support were associated with improved adherence to OPAT” Hamad et al (2020).
Preventing falls in outpatient oncology infusion center
“Patients with cancer are highly susceptible to falls because of the neurologic deficits caused by chemotherapy treatments” Shah et al (2020).
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Analysis of the intraosseous needle insertion practice improvement registry
Few practice improvement registries exist that describe opportunities to improve intraosseous (IO) use. The goal of this project was to assess the success rate of
CLABSI reduction with Lean methodology and plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles
We therefore undertook a multidisciplinary collaborative among clinical epidemiology, nursing, transplant surgery, and critical care to eliminate CLABSI events” Russell et al (2018). Abstract: Background:
Molecular analysis of biofilm formation in central venous catheters
The behavior of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from central venous catheter-related infection was evaluated to determine its biofilm potential, antimicrobial resistance, and adhesion genes”
Regulatory considerations for central venous catheters for hemodialysis
Central venous catheters remain a vital option for access for patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. There are many important and evolving clinical and regulatory considerations for
Hypersensitivity and infusion-site adverse events with intravenous fosaprepitant
Fosaprepitant, an intravenous neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, contains polysorbate 80, which is associated with infusion-site adverse events (ISAEs) and hypersensitivity systemic
What are the microbe species responsible for CLABSI after liver resection?
Our goal was to evaluate the microbe species responsible for bacteremia or infections related to central venous catheter (CVC) or fluid collections after liver resection”
Study offers evaluation of residual chlorhexidine gluconate on skin
Skin antisepsis is performed before surgery to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is routinely used in this application, but it
Assessment of adherence behaviors for the self-reporting of occupational exposure to blood
The prevalence of exposure to blood/body fluids among RNs was high, and the underreporting rate was likely substantially underestimated” Yi et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Dual-Port versus mono-port implantation for intra-arterial chemoinfusion therapy
To compare the feasibility and safety of mono-port catheter system and dual-port catheter system for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with anatomic hepatic artery
Study represents largest analysis of ultrasound-guided access for children
This study represents the largest analysis of ultrasound-guided access for children. A complete practice transition to the ultrasound-guided approach was feasible within a two-year period”
Example of total parenteral nutrition ascites secondary to vessel perforation
One of the uncommon complications reported is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) ascites secondary to vessel perforation or hepatic erosion by the tip of the catheter
Intracavitary ECG guidance for peripherally inserted central catheter placement
intracavitary electrocardiogram (IC-ECG) guidance has been recently proposed for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement since it may reduce the time of placement and avoid
Cost attributable to central catheter bloodstream infections
The aim of this study was to assess the cost attributable to CRBSI and its influencing factors” Cai et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Central venous
Ultrasound guidance during cannulation of arteriovenous fistulas
The purposes of this project were to determine if ultrasound-guided cannulation of AVFs decreased the number of missed cannulations…” Luehr (2018). Abstract: Individuals who require
Association of infections with the use of central venous catheters
The goal of this study was to identify the occurrence of secondary infection due to the use of temporary double-lumen catheters for hemodialysis in 96
Estimation of sodium and chloride storage in critically ill patients
Sodium storage has not been studied in ICU patients, who frequently receive large amounts of sodium chloride-containing fluids” Hessels et al (2018). Reference: Background: Nonosmotic
Evaluation of IV particulate matter potentially administered to critically ill patients
The objective of this study was to evaluate the particulate matter potentially administered to critically ill patients” Benlabed et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: In critically
Analysis of peripheral central venous access ports at the forearm
The aim of this study was to analyse the characteristics of central venous catheters with brachial-implanted reservoirs and the complications associated with their use over
Needlestick injuries and other body substance exposures among police officers
We determined the incidence and circumstances of needlestick injuries and other body substance exposures among police officers in a city police department” de Perio et
Treatment of fibrin sheath associated central venous catheter infections
Central venous catheters (CVCs) have become commonplace in modern clinical practice. Despite their myriad of benefits, they are associated with a host of complications, of
Daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections
Many studies indicate that daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections” Vanhoozer et al (2018). Abstract: Many studies indicate that daily
Long-term clinical outcomes of using taurolidine as lock solution
The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term clinical outcomes of our HPN cohort while using taurolidine as lock solution. In addition, we explored
Intraosseous catheter deformation due to positioning patient for thoracostomy
Following removal the intraosseous catheter was noted to be deformed (Fig. 1). A chest radiograph taken prior to removal showed the correct insertion point in
Y-site infusion compatibility of drugs administered in intensive care units
This review provides new reliable evidence about the physicochemical stability of drugs commonly used in the critical care setting” Castells Lao et al (2018). Abstract:
Example of micafungin administered via an OPAT service
We evaluated the safety and efficacy of micafungin administered via the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service for the treatment of CPA” Otu et al
Review of real-time dual-modal vein imaging system
In this paper, we present a vein imaging system to combine reflectance mode visible spectrum images (VIS) with transmission mode near-infrared (NIR) images in real
Extravasation treatment with multiple stab incisions and drainage
We have developed a technique of multiple stab incisions and drainage for the treatment of contrast extravasations” Raveendran et al (2018). Abstract: Extravasation of intravenous
Animal model to teach ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion
The aims of the study were to examine the utilization of an animal model and compare it with two currently used Blue Phantom central line
Upper extremity compartment syndrome following radial artery puncture
Acute compartment syndrome is the physiologic consequence of increasing pressures within an enclosed anatomic space; if left untreated, it can subsequently cause irreversible necrosis, nerve
Blood culture contamination quality improvement project
The standard benchmark for blood culture contamination is 3%. Our aim with the quality improvement project was to reduce the contamination rate at our children’s