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Cephalic vein cut-down for implantable port placement
Cephalic vein (CV) cut-down for totally implantable central venous access devices (TICVADs) is not frequently used due to its low success rate. We compared the
How to reduce PICC occlusion rates
Cancer patients are considered the most at risk of the consequences of catheter occlusion. Therefore, nursing interventions that can effectively reduce the occlusion of peripherally
Suggested techniques for ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion
This article outlines the suggested techniques for the ultrasound-guided insertion of PIV catheters, midline catheters, and peripherally inserted central catheters” Millington et al (2019). Abstract:
Review of implantable port insertion methods
One of the leading venous access methods in chemotherapy is the use of a venous port catheter (VPC). An open surgical or ultrasound-guided technique can
How to reduce venipuncture pain in children
This study was conducted to determine the effects of procedural restraint (PR) and cognitive-behavioral intervention package (CBIP) on venipuncture pain in children between 6-12 years
Ultrasound examination of umbilical catheter placement
To describe the learning curve and provide an estimate of the accuracy of physicians’ US examinations (US skills) and self-confidence when examining umbilical catheter tip
Positive-pressure needleless connectors did not increase catheter hub colonization
The aim of this study was to compare the colonization rates of central venous catheter (CVC) and arterial catheter (ArtC) hubs fitted with two types
Looking for a PICC cover… How the PICC-Me company started
October 2016. Following a high anterior resection for colon Ca and subsequent diagnosis of hepatic metastases, Connie had a PICC line inserted for her Folfox
The role of biofilm in central venous catheter related bloodstream infections
Biofilm is a fundamental component in the pathogenesis of infections related to the use of the central venous catheter (CVC,) which can represent an important
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion in outpatients
Our analysis shows that placement of LTCVC by a nephrologist in an OR of a dialysis center is effective, safe, and results in substantial cost
Population pharmacokinetics of vancomycin in obesity
This prospective study quantifies vancomycin pharmacokinetics in morbidly obese and non-obese individuals, in order to guide vancomycin dosing in the obese” Smit et al (2019).
Bundle prevents premature peripheral IV failure
To create, apply and analyze in clinical practice the effectiveness of a bundle to prevent peripheral vascular trauma to approach the peripheral venous puncture process”