Long-term complications of PICC positioned by ECG technique
“The intra-procedural tip location by IC-ECG is more safe and accurate than the traditional method of verifying tip location only post-procedurally, by chest X-ray” Yin et al (2020).
Protocol for reducing blood culture contamination in an intensive care unit
“Blood culture contamination (BCC) is a safety and quality indicator for intensive care units (ICUs). BCC rates in our ICU ranged from 2.90% to 6.70% in 2017” He et al (2020).
Evaluation of safety and pain associated with new bloodletting device – Full Text
“In this study, we will investigate pain of bloodletting device during blood collection and will identify the safety of the device” Ryu and Kang (2020).
Review of preanalytical blood sampling errors – Full Text
“The study confirms the relative frequency of preanalytical phase error occurring inside and outside of the laboratory” Sonmez et al (2020).
Review of inappropriate use of intravenous catheters in medical and surgical wards – Full Text
“Inappropriate use of catheters is more common in medical wards compared to surgical wards” Laan et al (2020).
Is intravenous push administration of beta-lactams safe?
“The use of IVP as an alternative to intravenous piggyback (IVPB) during times of drug shortage for select beta-lactam antibiotics appears to be safe, and ADE are similar to those previously described for IVPB administration” Marsh et al (2020).
What is the impact of clothing on epinephrine administration with auto-injector
“To study whether injection through clothing influences the frequency of subcutaneous and intraosseous/periosteal deposition of epinephrine” Dreborg et al (2020).
Blood transfusion safety and technological innovations review
“This review will examine these issues along with newer blood safety technological innovations and further highlight contributing studies from our institutions” Friedman et al (2020).
GloVANet discuss impact of the COVID pandemic on the world of vascular access – Free Registration
“WoCoVA live! starts with a two-day scientific program bringing you some considerations about the impact of the COVID pandemic on the world of vascular access” GloVANet (2020).
Nursing attitude towards resiting peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“Based on the survey results, a formal recommendation was made within the hospital system to amend the existing policy and remove the requirement for SPC resiting after 96 hours in favor of the nurses’ best clinical judgment” Evers et al (2020).
Impact of alarm fatigue on infusion pump contamination
“In this study, we report hand hygiene compliance and infusion pump contamination in the context of infusion pump alarm prevalence” Nas et al (2020).
Stability of ceftolozane-tazobactam in an elastomeric infusion pump – Full Text
“Ceftolozane-tazobactam is suitable for ambulatory care delivered as a continuous infusion via an elastomeric infusion device” Raby et al (2020).
IV to oral antibiotic switch for people who inject drugs
“Our single center study suggests access to oral antibiotic therapy for PWID who cannot complete prolonged inpatient IV antibiotic courses is beneficial” Durkin (2020).
How effective is subcutaneous lidocaine for cancer-related pain?
“This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, 2 × 2 crossover trial evaluated the effectiveness, safety, toxicity, and impact on quality of life of a limited duration subcutaneous lidocaine infusion (SCLI) for chronic cancer pain” Hawley et al (2020).
Smiths Medical announces acquisition of Access Scientific including the POWERWAND™ product range
“The POWERWAND™ range of products are clinically differentiated vascular access solutions, supported by nine (9) peer-reviewed papers and nine (9) scientific posters” Smiths Medical (2020).
Applying Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) to intravenous infusion practices
“We apply FRAM (Functional Resonance Analysis Method) to intravenous infusion practices in an intensive care unit (ICU) to explore how tensions and contradictions are managed by people” Furniss et al (2020).
Intraosseous access result in secondary septic shock – Full Text
“Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) created more confusion by showing septic arthritis with proximal humeral osteomyelitis and gas formation. MRI suggested that it might be the sequelae of an intraosseous line insertion” Khan et al (2020).
Intravenous or subcutaneous route in palliative care – Full Text
“This article tries to highlight the dangers a neglected IV line poses to limb and life and tries to stress on the importance of a subcutaneous route for pain medication administration in terminally ill palliative patients” Sahay and Kumar (2020).
Harmonizing antibiotic regimens with renal replacement therapy
“Clinicians should dose antibiotics to match renal replacement therapy drug clearance characteristics to antibiotic pharmacodynamic profiles” Jang et al (2020).
Computer-assisted needle navigation for pediatric internal jugular cannulation
“A novel navigation system provides a visual overlay on real-time ultrasound images to depict needle trajectory and tip location during cannulation” Gallo et al (2020).
ESPEN guideline on home parenteral nutrition
“This guideline will inform physicians, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, caregivers and other home parenteral nutrition (HPN) providers” Pironi et al (2020).
Intelligent infusion controller with a physiological information feedback function – Full Text
“Our study proved that the intelligent infusion controller can control the infusion process intelligently and effectively” Li et al (2020).
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Preserving skin integrity with chronic device use in diabetes
Skin integrity and diabetes device placement are ongoing concerns for people with diabetes who utilize continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps”
Anemia and blood transfusion in elderly trauma patients
We hypothesized that elderly trauma patients would have lower admission hemoglobin (Hb) levels, higher transfusion rates, and worse outcomes than young trauma patients” Loftus et
Protocol examines types and frequency of infusion pump alarms
The objectives of this study protocol are to establish baseline data related to the types and frequency of infusion pump alarms from the B. Braun
Prevalence of wireless smart-pump drug library update delays
Results of a study to estimate the prevalence and severity of delays in wireless updates of smart-pump drug libraries across a large group of U.S.
Assessment of safe injection practices in health facilities in Oman
We conducted a national cross-sectional survey in 2007 using the World Health Organization tool to evaluate injection safety practices. Using 2-stage cluster sampling, 80 government
Will early availability of laboratory results increase same day ward discharge rates?
Early availability of blood results prior to ward rounds increased ward discharges but did not affect discharge time” Cornes et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Delayed
Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in patients on home parenteral nutrition
The CARRIER trial is designed to identify the most safe and effective long-term S. aureus carriage decolonization strategy in HPN patients” Gompelman et al (2018).
Estimation of missed bloodstream infections without the third blood culture set
The aim of our study was to determine the proportion of BSIs that would be missed without the third BCS in a hospital where obtaining
Wait time following a flush and minimum waste volume required to obtain an undiluted blood sample
“This study aimed to determine the appropriate wait time following a flush and the minimum waste volume required to obtain an undiluted blood sample when using the PIVO device and how that differed from current guidelines from SPC line draws” Adams et al (2018).
Electronic evidence-based medicine tool for vascular access planning
We have developed a tool, called AVATAR, aimed to make easier the implementation of a vascular access planning. It is a newly-designed tool, developed for
Nationwide use of disposable and non-disposable venepuncture tourniquets
The objective of this study was to investigate the nationwide use of disposable and non-disposable venepuncture tourniquets and the standardised procedures for cleaning the tourniquets”
Improving disaster preparedness of families with a parenteral nutrition-dependent child
The purpose of the study was to demonstrate that we could improve disaster preparedness of families with PN-dependent children utilizing individualized family education and distribution
Developing and testing the Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA) tool
The DIVA tool gave novice nurses a reliable indication of the probable difficulty of an IV insertion and resulted in a change in the IV
Taurolidine versus saline locking in patients on home parenteral nutrition
In the new catheter group, taurolidine showed a clear decrease in CRBSI rate” Wouters et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The catheter lock solutions 2% taurolidine
Optimal vascular access strategies for patients receiving chemotherapy
Systemic chemotherapy can be administered either through a peripheral vein (IV), or centrally through peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), totally implanted vascular access devices (PORTs)
PICC occlusion in the OPAT setting
In this retrospective study of 285 patients receiving outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT), duration of antibiotic, use of double-lumen catheters, and receipt of penicillin G
Clinical application of ECG-guided tip positioning in PICC placement
The objective of the study was to perform the control study between the electrocardiogram (ECG)-guided tip positioning and traditional radiological confirmation method in peripherally inserted
The daily management of PICC in critically ill cancer patients
We aimed to investigate the status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward the daily management of PICCs in critically ill cancer patients discharged from
Programmatic change leads to enhanced resource utilization and efficiency in port placement
Central venous port (CVP) placement is performed by a variety of surgeons in different subspecialties, and our previous work suggests that individual surgeons-regardless of training-are
Intraosseous access and intravenous access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults
Our results indicated that the arrival times of a drug at the right and left ventricles are significantly lower with HIO than with BIV in
Just-in-time training for intraosseous needle placement
We evaluated a JITT curriculum for the procedures of intraosseous (IO) needle placement and defibrillator use in a pediatric emergency department (ED) by comparing the
CLABSI risk factors associated with hemodialysis central venous catheters
To measure the incidence of infection in short-term central venous catheter for hemodialysis and to identify the associated risk factors” Schwanke et al (2018). Abstract:
Malposition risk factors during intracavitary electrocardiogram PICC tip placement
This study confirmed the feasibility of intracavitary electrocardiogram for peripherally inserted central catheter positioning and the limits of chest X-ray” Monard et al (2018). Abstract:
Cost-effectiveness of antimicrobial lock solutions for the prevention of CLABSI
The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of antimicrobial locks for the prevention of CLABSI” Pliakos et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial
Hot compress with Chinese herbal salt packets reducing PICC complications
To explore the preventive effect of applying hot compress with Chinese herbal salt packets (CHSP) to puncture vessels under aseptic conditions during peripherally inserted central
Impact of biofilm formation on the persistence of candidemia
This study aimed to determine the predictors of persistent candidemia and examine the impact of biofilm formation by Candida isolates in adult patients with candidemia”
Three-step procedure for safe internal jugular vein catheterization under ultrasound guidance
To avoid these complications, we perform a three-step procedure to place an internal jugular vein catheter under ultrasound guidance” Tampo (2018). Abstract: Real-time ultrasound guidance
Totally implantable venous access port implantation via the axillary vein
These data indicate that totally implantable venous access port implantation via the axillary vein in patients with head and neck malignancy is safe and feasible,
Jugular vs femoral vein for central venous catheterization in pediatric cardiac surgery
The purpose of the present protocol is to evaluate the risk for infectious complications in terms of catheter colonization, catheter line-associated bloodstream infections, and catheter-related
Outcomes associated with tunneled central venous catheters in infants and children
This study aims to evaluate the success, safety, and complications leading to surgical revision or premature removal of TCVC in this particular patient group” Martynov