Iatrogenic humeral neck fracture after intraosseous vascular access
“It is important for radiologists to recognize the findings related to intraosseous access as well as this complication with its characteristic locations and morphology” Hopp et al (2020).
Pediatric intracavitary ECG-guided positioning of central vascular access device
“This study evaluated whether unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure could be spared in the pediatric population when intracavitary electrocardiography is used to guide catheter placement” Raffaele et al (2020).
Pediatric tibial intraosseous Epinephrine administration
“We compared the efficacy of tibial intraosseous (TIO) administration of epinephrine in a pediatric normovolemic versus hypovolemic cardiac arrest model” Yauger et al (2020).
What is the frequency of peripheral IV catheter-related complications?
“Our identified risk factors should be taken into account to reduce peripheral venous catheter-related complications and to increase dwell time” Ozger et al (2020).
Implementing barcode medication administration and smart infusion pumps
“Barcode medication administration and smart infusion pumps are two technologies utilized during medication administration to prevent medication errors before they reach the patient” Michalek and Carson (2020).
What is risk of PICC in patients with chronic kidney disease – Full Text
“It cannot be over emphasized that the potential long-term consequences of the PICCs must be weighed against their short-term convenience in CKD patients” Yaqub and Abdul Razzaque (2020).
What is the incidence rates of symptomatic UEDVT after PICC placement in children?
“The incidence rates of symptomatic VTE after PICC placement in children with AL in our center were relatively low and acceptable” Ren et al (2020).
How to use the cephalic vein as a IV cannulation target in infants?
“The purpose of this study is to better characterize the CV in children 1 year old or less for potential as a blind cannulation site” Lam et al (2020).
How to care for patients with peripherally inserted central catheter – Full Text
“The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in China and to analyse the related factors influencing this variable” Xu et al (2020).
Flow irregularities from syringe infusion pumps caused by syringe stiction
“Infusion set rate rather than syringe brand or filling volume was a major predictor for syringe stiction-related amount of variation in the calculated plasma epinephrine concentration” Peduzzi et al (2020).
Definition for catheter related bloodstream infection
“We determined that the Dutch PREZIES definition of CRBSI is appropriate for surveillance control of CVC care bundle use in haemato-oncology patients managed with multi-lumen CVCs” de Mooij et al (2020).
Evidence-based bundles and CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“We implemented an A3 framework to achieve reductions in CLABSI through adherence to known evidence-based bundles” Mathew et al (2020).
Description of trastuzumab-emtansine extravasation and treatment
“We describe the course of a case of severe toxicity following trastuzumab-emtansine extravasation. We provide treatment recommendations and recommend amending the information on the product label on extravasation” Sallevelt et al (2020).
Intravenous fluid therapy protocol in the perioperative and critical care setting – Full Text
“Intravenous fluid administration should be considered as any other pharmacological prescription. There are three main indications: resuscitation, replacement, and maintenance” Malbrain et al (2020).
What is the impact of COVID-19 on OPAT services – Full Text
“Home infusion therapy can provide a safer alternative for exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection for many vulnerable patients who receive parenteral therapies on an outpatient basis” Hamad et al (2020).
Description of non-invasive tunnelled catheter reposition – Full Text
“The manoeuvre of a non-invasive tunnelled catheter reposition (NTCR) was introduced to restore the CTC function” Porazko et al (2020).
Case study describes persistent left superior vena cava
“We present a case where we demonstrate persistent left superior vena cava/left cardinal vein remnant discovered during left-sided cuffed catheter insertion for hemodialysis” Yadav et al (2020).
Monitoring and treatment of 89Sr injection site extravasation
“Extravasation of various imaging tracers during administration was not a rare complication during nuclear medicine practice” Tang et al (2020).
Complications of peripherally inserted central catheters in pregnancy
“We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the rate of PICC-associated complications in pregnant women” Frolova et al (2020).
Hemodialysis vascular access care during the COVID-19 pandemic
“In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we implement proactive infection control measures to prevent it from spreading without sacrificing the dialysis care quality” Yang et al (2020).
Impact on blood sampling results when sampling from infusion site – Full Text
“We successfully verified and demonstrated that blood samples collected from the proximal side of the infusion site remain unaffected by fluid infusion when drawn under the conditions of suspended fluid infusion” Koike (2018).
Vancomycin and the risk of acute kidney injury in critically ill adults
“We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the impact of vancomycin infusion strategy on acute kidney injury in critically ill adults” Flannery et al (2020).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Amount of drug discarded within administration sets post infusion
The aim of this study was to quantify frequency, volume and dose of drug discarded within administration sets in the clinical setting” Cooper et al
Clinical practice guideline intramuscular injection
This article introduces a clinical practice guideline for safe and effective aspiration during IM injection, as a follow-up to the findings of that study” Mraz
The effect of oral hydration and localised heat on peripheral vein diameter and depth
To determine the effect of localised heat and oral hydration on vein diameter and depth” Sharp et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Accessing the peripheral veins
Ultrasound guidance increases the success rate of peripheral IV cannulation
Ultrasound guidance increases the success rate of peripheral i.v. cannulation, especially in patients with known or predicted difficult i.v. access” van Loon et al (2018).
Rate of CRBSI between tunneled central venous catheters and PICCs
There is no formal comparison being made to study the rate of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) between TCVCs and PICC in HPN to recommend the
Unexpected complications during insertion of a central venous catheter
During insertion of the central venous catheter, there was difficulty in advancing the guidewire. Attempts were made to remove the guidewire through the introducer, but
Infection prevention bundles with low-cost and high level of evidence
This survey aimed to determine the status of infection prevention and control (IPC) bundle practice and the most frequent interventional variables in Low-Middle Income Countries
Health-Related Quality of Life in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has not been well characterized in the United States” Keller et al (2018). Abstract:
Probe orientation for ultrasound-guided vascular access cannulation
Our goal was to conduct a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to compare the effects of the long-axis (LAX), short-axis (SAX), and oblique-axis (OAX)
Incidence and outcomes of catheter related thrombosis (CRT) in patients with acute leukemia
Patients with acute leukemia frequently develop catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) despite concurrent thrombocytopenia. The incidence, treatment and outcomes of this complication are poorly documented. We undertook
Inadvertent traumatic fracture of central venous catheter
We report a traumatic inadvertent transection of central venous catheter that migrated through a donor transplanted liver and was found to be lodged in the
Patients with diabetes are at higher risk of recurrent catheter-related thrombosis
Fibrinolysis is one of the methods extending the use of vascular access in patients with tunneled venous catheters thrombosis. The aim of this study was
Guidelines ensure phlebotomy is a safe and patient-centered procedure
It offers guidance on the requirements for ensuring that blood collection is a safe and patient-centered procedure and provides practical guidance on how to successfully
Lightly embalmed cadavers for simulation in US-guided procedures
As a feasible alternative, we describe the innovative use of a lightly embalmed cadaver for realistic practice of common interventional radiology (IR) procedures prior to
In vitro study of 0.01% hypochlorous acid as an alternative skin antiseptic
Compare the in vitro efficacy of hypochlorous acid 0.01% (HA), povidone iodine 5% (PI), chlorhexidine gluconate 4% (CHG), and isopropyl alcohol 70% (IPA) against common
Internal jugular venous valve as a cause of difficult central venous access
We report the case of a patient in whom the presence of a valve in the internal jugular vein did not permit a vascular access
Totally implantable port with a Mycobacterium fortuitum infection
However, Mycobacterium fortuitum, a predominant organism, in catheter-associated infections, has rarely been documented in totally implantable venous access port (TVIAP)-associated bloodstream infections” Ye et al
Eye tracking offers the possibility of reducing the incidence of needlestick injuries
Novice health care students suffer more needlestick injuries (NSIs) than experts. NSIs may be prevented by learning experts’ behavior during this procedure. Eye tracking offers
Ultrasound-guided liposuction for hidden arteriovenous fistulas in obese patients
To achieve reliable puncturability, there are several surgical solutions. Superficialization with mobilization is common. With some newer options (lipectomy and liposuction) subcutaneous adipose tissue is
Large pseudoaneurysm of the neck related to central venous catheter placement
A 33-year old woman with suspected pulmonary embolism, developed a pseudoaneurysm of the neck three days after a CVC placement in the right internal jugular
Approaches to infection prevention in the neurointensive care unit
We conducted a systematic review of studies targeting adult patients in neuro-intensive care units (neuro-ICUs) with an intervention designed to prevent ICU-acquired infections” Lord et
Percutaneous vascular access system for hemodialysis catheters
The DermaPort™ system can be effectively implanted and facilitates catheter interventions in hemodialysis patients requiring long-term catheter use and has a lower infection rate than
Direct cost of maintenance of totally implanted central venous catheter patency
To identify the average direct cost of maintaining the patency of totally implanted central venous catheter with heparin at a Day Hospital of a public
Arteriovenous shunts as venous access in children with haemophilia
Arteriovenous shunts provide a good alternative to CVAD and carry a lower risk of complications. AVSs allow earlier start of prophylaxis and home therapy with
Post-exposure prophylaxis following occupational exposure to HIV and hepatitis B
We aim to examine the utilisation and outcome of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for both HIV and hepatitis B (HBV) among HCWs” Abubakar et al (2018).
Loss of guide wire as a complication of central venous catheterization
Here we report a case of lost guide wire following central venous line insertion” Najari et al (2018). Abstract: Many critically ill patients need aggressive
Utility of central venous pressure measurement in renal transplantation
Our work sheds some light on the available published data in renal transplantation, together with data from other disciplines evaluating the utility of central venous
Establishing catheter-related bloodstream infection surveillance to drive improvement
This article describes the journey of one hospital trust to set up a surveillance process for CRBSI across all specialties of the trust and to
Cardiac tamponade by peripherally inserted central catheter in preterm infants
To determine the incidence of pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade in preterm infants in a pediatric intensive care unit, with emphasis on the relationship between
Adverse events related to extended-dwell peripheral intravenous access
Midline catheters (MCs) may be useful to avoid repeated venipuncture in patients requiring prolonged intravenous infusions with limited adverse events (AEs)” Campagna et al (2018).