Risk factors for HIV transmission among medical students
“It is important to more actively popularize HIV testing in students, explain risk factors of HIV transmission, and to a organize needlestick injury prevention and control program” Chernyshov (2020).
Managing central venous access during a healthcare crisis
“Implementation of a dedicated central venous access line team during a pandemic or other healthcare crisis” Chun et al (2020).
Pediatric central line tip location and the role of carina?
“We investigated the relationship between the SVC-RA junction and the carina in children” Hirschl et al (2020).
UEDVT in COVID positive patient with midline catheter
“We describe the case of a coronavirus disease patient with midline who, during ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure helmet with underarm fastening straps, presented thrombosis of the axillary vein in the armpit” Vailati et al (2020).
Intravenous admixture preparation and consideration of pH
“As the solution goes away from the pH of maximum stability, the drug can degrade more rapidly and have a short beyond-use date” Allen (2020).
Asymptomatic central line-associated bloodstream infections in children – Full Text
“The commonest and the severe complication of CVC is the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). This study was done to assess the etiology and infectious complications of CVC in children on long term hemodialysis” Jayaweera and Sivakumar (2020).
Subcutaneous furosemide successfully delivered in the community
“In those with end-stage heart failure, there is limited evidence that furosemide can be given subcutaneously to relieve symptoms and avoid hospital admission” Brown et al (2020).
Extravasation treatment with medical-grade honey
“We present a case series of 7 preterm neonates (28-36 weeks of gestation) with extravasation injuries secondary to peripheral intravenous administration of total parental nutrition and medication” Smaropoulos et al (2020).
ECG PICC tip location and UEDVT rate reduction
“The use of electrocardiographic to confirm peripherally inserted central catheter tip placement at the cavoatrial junction was associated with significantly fewer deep vein thrombosis events than radiographic imaging” Kleidon et al (2020).
Implanted port for measurement of central venous pressure – Full Text
“The pressure measurements recorded using CICC and TIP were identical in both the static and dynamic bench tests” Kuo et al (2020).
Managing AV cannulation – national UK quality improvement project
“Cannulation is essential for haemodialysis with arteriovenous access, but also damages the arteriovenous access making it prone to failure” Fielding et al (2020).
Ultrasound-guided anatomical evaluation of right internal jugular vein in children
“The right internal jugular vein is commonly preferred for central venous cannulation, and ultrasonographic assessment and guidance is the recommended technique for this procedure” Uzumcugil and Ekinci (2020).
Review of chlorhexidine dressings for short-term IV catheters
“Concomitant use of CHG for skin disinfection and CHG-impregnated dressing may significantly increase contact dermatitis” Buetti et al (2020).
Review of CLABSI and UEDVT rates in the ICU
“To compare Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) and catheter-related thrombosis rates in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and onco-hematologic patients with PICC lines and CVCs” Mavrovounis et al (2020).
Comprehensive education system recommended for IV care improvement
“The aim of this study was to determine the predictive strength of students’ self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and other characteristics in performing intravenous practices and monitor phlebitis and infiltration” Dogu Kokcu et al (2020).
Self-infusion of subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin
“Self-infusion via subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin (SCIG) allows patient input to design an individualized and optimal treatment plan” Duff et al (2020).
Weighted blankets for anxiety reduction in adult chemotherapy patients
“Based on the results, a standard-weight, medical-grade therapeutic weighted blanket can be safely used to reduce anxiety in patients” Vinson et al (2020).
Review of infusion pump medication safety library logs for near-miss events
“The study identified a significant number of lookalike-soundalike near miss errors, with cancellations of one medication being rapidly followed by the programming of a second” Waterson et al (2020).
The role of safety-engineered devices in needlestick injury prevention
“Despite growth in academic and clinical interest for NSI prevention, a global report identified that approximately 3 million healthcare workers have suffered percutaneous exposure to blood-borne pathogens” Jackson et al (2020).
Vascular access device options for breast cancer patients
“We now need to critically rethink vascular access device options for our breast cancer patients” McDiarmid et al (2020).
International survey of pediatric and neonatal vascular access practice
“The Association for Vascular Access Pediatric Special Interest Group (PediSIG) developed and undertook a survey to describe the current vascular access practice for clinicians caring for neonatal and pediatric patients” Davis et al (2020).
How to start a nurse-led paediatric PICC service?
“The aim of this article is to present the experience of starting a paediatric peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) service and setting up a nurse-led paediatric PICC insertion service” Ojo (2020)
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Full text review of OPAT administered ertapenem in India
While OPAT is an established clinical practice in the Western world, the concept itself is alien to patients in India as they prefer the security
IV catheter lock solution significantly reduced the incidence of CLABSI
Central line associated bloodstream infections(CLABSI) often result from intraluminal microbial colonization and are associated with morbidity, mortality, and substantial costs. The use of antimicrobial catheter
Salvaging central venous catheters in home parenteral nutrition
In the past, the standard of care to treat these infections required catheter removal. More recently, several studies have indicated that many CRBSI can be
Taiwan must promote the central venous catheter bundle approach more effectively
Despite recent efforts in Taiwan to reduce the risk and incidence of central venous catheter associated bloodstream infections (CABSI), the results as reported by the
Septic shock related to central venous catheter infection results in fatal outcome
Catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is one of the most common intractable healthcare-associated infections because catheters can be easily contaminated by resistant bacteria, and is
Diagnosis of healthcare-associated infections in Serbian trauma patients
The aim of this study was to compare the US and the European HAI definitions in Serbian trauma intensive care unit (ICU)” Djuric et al
Description of Rapid Central Vein Assessment (RaCeVA)
The ability to visualize underlying structures of the chest, neck, and upper/lower extremities provides for greater success, speed, and safety with all vascular access procedures”
CLABSI prevention program for intensive care units
Evaluate the effectiveness of a prevention of infection following the introduction of new multifactorial strategies in the prevention program Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) at
Malposition of central venous catheter induced mediastinum hematoma
Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a common invasive procedure. Although it is a relatively safe procedure, severe complications occurred sometimes. One of the most serious
Translumbar hemodialysis long-term catheter in vascular access failure
Vascular access (VA) in hemodialysis (HD) is essential to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients survival. Unfortunately, after some years in HD program, a significant number
Pediatric hypertonic saline use in emergency department
Hypertonic saline (HTS) is often used to manage cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children via creation of an osmolar gradient which promotes
What are the late complications of totally implantable venous access ports
“The aim of this study was to assess the incidence rate and the risk factors for late complications associated with use of central totally implanted venous access devices (TIVAPs) in patients with cancer, and to devise nursing strategies to minimize late complications” You et al (2018).
Anticoagulation for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis
To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs), vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), and direct-acting oral anticoagulants
Ultrasound protocol to determine the upper extremity PICC location in neonates
To assess whether a limited ultrasound (US) scanning protocol to monitor the upper extremity peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) location in neonates is feasible for
OPAT patient review with infectious diseases specialty intervention
Among privately insured individuals below age 65, ID consultation during OPAT is associated with large and significant reductions in the rate of ED admission and
Verification of point-of-care international normalized ratio
Comparing the capillary INR laboratory results to studies involving a venous specimen, the capillary specimen performed with equivalence. Thus, a capillary citrate specimen can be
Daily bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate in intensive care settings
to investigate whether daily bathing with a soap-like solution of 4% chlorhexidine (CHG) followed by water rinsing (CHGwr) would decrease the incidence of hospital acquired
Simulation training ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation
This study compared medical residents’ preferences for and performance of ultrasound-guided central venous access using the transverse, longitudinal, and oblique approaches” Caffery et al (2018).
Tunneled central venous catheters hemodialysis patient mortality and morbidity
We examined the association between catheter use for maintenance hemodialysis (HD) and mortality/hospitalization in a cohort of patients with prevalent HD” Chiu et al (2018).
Iatrogenic pneumothorax secondary to central venous catheter insertion
This article focuses on a subset of traumatic pneumothoraces known as iatrogenic pneumothorax, which is when the condition occurs secondary to an invasive procedure such
Ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous access reviewed
The success of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters (USGIVs) has been associated with significant reductions in central venous catheter placement in the emergency department[3] as well
Emergency department nurses role in establishing intraosseous access
This study aimed to evaluate ED nurses’ success rate in establishing pediatric IO access using semiautomatic devices” Feldman et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: No study
Intraosseous administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator
We describe 3 cases in which tPA was administered via IO access on a mobile stroke unit as part of the Benefits of Stroke Treatment
Scenario-based simulation health care education on hand hygiene
Our training course had a positive effect on hand hygiene. This study is the first effective scenario-based simulation health care education on hand hygiene and
Support program for outpatients living with PICCs
A multidisciplinary working group met and designed support program for outpatient living with PICC-line” Veyrier et al (2018). Abstract: The peripheral insertion central catheter (PICC-Line)
Difficult removal of a implantable central venous port catheter
During the operation, avulsion and then dislocation of the port catheter tube occurred—a very rare complication of this procedure” Christ et al (2018). Extract: “A
Conflicts of interest in research includes developing “closed infusion systems”
We also present several selected case studies that involve (1) the chlorhexidine industry and how it has used marketing trials and key opinion leaders to
Peripherally inserted central catheter outcomes placed in the ICU
To quantify variation in use and complications from peripherally inserted central catheters placed in the ICU versus peripherally inserted central catheters placed on the general
Article offers a short history of blood donation origin and purpose
This article will concisely discuss a short history of blood donation origin and purpose, blood testing, donor eligibility and selection, adverse effects of donation, blood
Complications associated with vascular access for hemodialysis in the United States
This study examines the utilization and outcomes of vascular access for long-term hemodialysis in the United States and describes the impact of temporizing catheter use