Medicare reimbursement for home infusion antibiotics amidst a pandemic
“The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should immediately update current policies to include reimbursement for Medicare patients receiving intravenous antibiotics at home”
Upper-body veno-arterial extracorporeal life support
“We present two cases of midterm circulatory support as a bridge to heart retransplantation, using upper-body cannulation veno-arterial extracorporeal life support” Mogaldea et al (2020).
Risk factors for IV site complications in children – Full Text
“To analyze predictive factors for the incidence of complications related to peripheral venous catheters in children and adolescents with cancer” Santos et al (2020).
Safe peripherally inserted central catheter placement in ICU
“Critical illness and obesity do not delay the acquisition of vascular access when placing a peripherally inserted central catheter” Smith et al (2020).
Treatment of allergic platelet transfusion reactions
“Allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) are a common adverse reaction to transfusion therapy and can be potentially fatal” Shi et al (2020).
CLABSI risk factors following multiple trauma
“The aim of this study was to identify risk factors and to describe epidemiological patterns for early onset (EOB) and late onset (LOB) bacteremia after trauma” Lee et al (2020).
Pharmacokinetics of piperacillin following continuous infusion in critically ill patients
“Administration by continuous infusion has been suggested to optimize antibiotic exposure and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment for β-lactams” Klastrup et al (2020).
Blood sampling from used peripheral IV cannula – Full Text
“Blood sampling from used peripheral intravenous cannulae is a reasonable clinical practice for haematology and biochemistry samples” Lesser et al (2020).
Catheter-related sheath complications of central venous catheters
“Catheter-related sheaths, formerly known as “fibrin sheaths,” are the most common complications of central venous catheters” Rousslang et al (2020).
CLABSI diagnosis and treatment options
“This article provides succinct summaries of the background, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions” Luzum et al (2020).
Oncology infusion center workflow improves following IV push conversion
“Successful conversion to aprepitant, and specifically to a 2-min IV push, provides time, cost, and resource savings, improves operational efficiency, and avoids the negative impact of potential future IV fluid shortages” Burns et al (2020).
Hospital charges associated with central venous stenosis
“To evaluate the hospital charges associated with central venous stenosis in pediatric patients requiring long-term central venous catheters, via associated charges and hospital length of stay” Dabrowiecki et al (2020).
Pre-procedural evaluation prior to ultrasound guided central venous access
“Pre-procedural evaluation of central veins prior to cannulation with ultrasound is essential to reduce the complication rates as well as to increase the success rates” Uzumcugil (2020).
Subclavian or internal jugular vein for implantable port placement in children
“Subclavian vein should be the first choice for totally implantable venous access ports implantation in children” Han et al (2020).
PICC placement results in serious vessel perforation
“We present a 53-year-old male patient with an advanced distal esophageal cancer who suffered a potentially serious mechanical complication after insertion of a PICC” Aparicio Serrano et al (2020).
Central line complications in the pediatric cardiac ICU
“We aim to describe current use of central venous catheters in a multi-institutional cohort and to explore the prevalence and risk factors for central line-associated thrombosis and central line-associated bloodstream infections” DiPietro et al (2020).
Review of intravenous iron supplementation therapy
“Intravenous infusions of iron have evolved from a poorly effective and dangerous intervention to a safe cornerstone in the treatment of iron deficiency. Modern iron formulations are composite nanoparticles composed of carbohydrate ferric oxy-hydroxides” Schaefer et al (2020).
Kamishibai card rounding for central-line-associated bloodstream infection prevention
“To institute facility-wide Kamishibai card (K-card) rounding for central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance bundle education and adherence and to evaluate its impact on bundle reliability and central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates” Ormsby et al (2020).
Surgical retrieval of PICC-related right atrial thrombus – Full Text
“PICC-related thrombi are not uncommon and may result in pulmonary embolism and the formation of thrombi in the right atrium” Luo et al (2020).
Post insertion standards for image-guided central venous line placement
“Routine use of postoperative CXR after image-guided CVL placement remains common among pediatric surgeons” Cunningham et al (2020).
Central line associated UEDVT in neonates
“This study aimed to examine whether the transfusion of donor blood products, abnormal coagulation or inflammation increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with central venous catheters (CVC) in neonates” Badur et al (2020).
Candida auris central line infection
“We report the first isolate of C. auris in Cali, Colombia, from a central venous catheter in a 37-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis and endocarditis who did not have symptoms of sepsis” Castro et al (2019).
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Ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports insertion technique
“This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of implantation of ultrasound (US)-guided TIVAPs via the right innominate vein (INV) for adult patients with cancer” Sun et al (2018).
CRBSI in patients with acute type II intestinal failure admitted to a national centre
Avoidance, prompt recognition and appropriate management of CVC-related infections are crucial components of IF care. However, there are few, if any, data on the occurrence
The benefit of point-of-care ultrasound in trauma
In this review, we discuss these applications and the supporting evidence for point-of-care ultrasound in trauma” Gleeson and Blehar (2018). Abstract: The use of point-of-care
Central venous access device complication rates in adult critical care settings
Central venous access device complications and device failure is a prevalent and significant problem in the adult ICU, leading to substantial patient harm and increased
OPAT: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy review in the UK
This study reviews the current OPAT service provision in the UK and evaluates concordance with the national OPAT practice guidelines (standards of care)” Durojaiye et
Central venous catheter-related infections caused by Corynebacterium amycolatum
We observed that during cancer treatment, invasive corynebacterial infections occurred independent of certain factors, such as age and gender, underlying diseases and neutropenia” Carvalho et
Predicting IV fluid responsiveness and its importance in the treatment of shock
This review of literature highlights the differences between static and dynamic measurements of fluid responsiveness, and proposes a guide to choosing the most reliable methods
AV fistula complications associated with buttonhole access
In this study, we aimed to investigate whether the choice of cannulation technique – buttonhole with sharp or blunt needles – affected the development of
Ultrasound peripheral IV catheter insertion helps first time insertion
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (PIV) placement is associated with increased success rates, decreased time to cannulation, and fewer skin punctures than traditional, landmark-based techniques” Gottlieb
IV flush solution for peripheral intravenous catheters in children
“Since heparin has negative side effects, the aim of this study was to examine whether or not there is any scientific support for intermittent flush with heparin being more efficient in extending the time in situ as compared to intermittent flush with sodium chloride” Gunes and Bramhagen et al (2018).
Central venous catheter insertion associated pericardial effusion
In our case, the patent vein of Marshall directly connected the coronary sinus with the left subclavian vein discovered in a cardiac arrest patient because
Central line-associated thrombosis in critically ill neonates
Our study identified risk factors for the development of clinically identifiable catheter-associated thrombosis (CT)” Lambert et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Our study identified risk factors
Reducing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in South Africa
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a common mechanism of exposure. Training in basic universal precautions and utilisation of safety-engineered devices (SEDs) are interventions known to reduce
Nurse-managed outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy system
The RN-managed OPAT programme was associated with a significant reduction in readmissions” Bowley et al (2018) Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of
OPAT readmission rates – what are the risk factors?
This study aimed to elucidate risk factors related to 30-day readmissions in patients who were discharged with OPAT at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (MSBI)” Huang
Central venous catheterization in dogs – what is the role of ultrasound-guidance?
To compare time to achieve vascular access (TTVA) between an ultrasound-guided technique (UST) and landmark-based technique (LMT) for central venous catheter (CVC) placement in healthy
Neonatal pain control with sucrose or skin to skin care
To compare the efficacy of SSC with oral Sucrose for pain management in preterm neonates” Shukla et al (2018). Abstract: Objective: To compare the efficacy
Red blood cell transfusion to treat or prevent complications in sickle cell disease
To summarize the evidence in Cochrane Reviews of the effectiveness and safety of RBC transfusions versus no transfusion, or restrictive (to increase the total haemoglobin)
Evaluating the use of vein visualization equipment
This study compared traditional short peripheral catheter (SPC) insertion methods with 2 vein visualization equipment models among a general patient population on a surgical step-down
Extravasation injuries and associated treatment options in pediatric patients
The purpose of this study was to identify occurrences of peripheral infiltration injuries and examine treatment modalities used to treat pediatric patients who suffered such
Guidelines for the preparation and administration of blinatumomab infusions
Guidelines for the preparation and administration of blinatumomab in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as a standardized neurological nursing assessment, were developed to
Complications and implications of therapy-related cardiotoxicity
The future holds promise with enhanced opportunities to use cardioprotectant drugs and biomarkers to prevent and detect early myocardial changes. Infusion therapy nurses must keep
Infusion phlebitis signs and symptoms associated with peripheral IV catheters
This study was undertaken to calculate the incidence of 8 signs and symptoms used for the diagnosis of phlebitis with peripheral intravenous catheters, or short
Using social media to diagnose Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Here, we report a case of a patient who turned to social media when she had recurrent syncope and facial swelling” Charbonniez et al (2018).
OPAT guidelines help with the economic burden of hospital admissions
Admissions for ABSSSI impose a substantial cost to US hospitals, with half of costs attributable to room costs. When extrapolated to all US patients admitted
Central veins dilation – Effect of lumbar elevation?
This study aimed to determine a more convenient patient position that can result in the largest central vein diameter” Gu et al (2018). Abstract: Background:
Self-reported management of IV fluids in children with acute respiratory failure
We sought to describe current IV fluid management in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome” Hassinger and Valentine (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Observational studies have shown that
Children undergoing hemodialysis – Iranian mothers’ experiences
Nurses are the healthcare team members who most frequently interact with mothers of children undergoing hemodialysis. They are therefore positioned favorably to provide the information
Late onset neurological deficit after failed PICC insertion
We describe a case of a pregnant woman who required parenteral nutrition and underwent an unsuccessful PICC insertion attempt resulting in arterial puncture, and who
Removal and insertion of central venous catheters in cancer patients is associated with high symptom burden
To assess the symptom burden associated with CVC removal and insertion in cancer patients” Raad et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To assess the symptom burden