Data collection for vascular access procedures
“Data collection of process and outcome measures for vascular access procedures and devices is recommended in all relevant guidelines and standards” DeVries (2021).
Nurse management of Blinatumomab infusion program
“The establishment of a nursing program dedicated to improving infusion pump management, patient support, quality of care, and patient safety will be discussed” Amicucci and Ciaralli (2021).
Study of DIVA patients who need peripheral IV access
“Patients with difficult vasculature sometimes require multiple attempts to obtain SPC access” Plohal (2021).
Infusion phlebitis incidence rate in critically ill patients – Full Text
“we aimed to describe the epidemiology of the use of PIVCs and the incidence/occurrence of phlebitis and complications in the intensive care unit” Yasuda et al (2021).
Peripherally inserted central catheter care of leukemia patients
“The improvement of PICC care may need joint efforts of patients, nursing professionals, hospitals’ managerial staff, and governments” Ai et al (2021).
Ketorolac Tromethamine injection product recall – Full Text
“Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter” FDA 2021.
Reduction of pain during intravenous cannulation in children
“It is recommended that training on pain assessment and the use of distraction methods should be provided to nurses working in pediatric emergency departments” Semerci et al (2020).
Harms and benefits of subcutaneous hydration in older patients
“SC hydration should be available as an alternative to IV hydration when treating older patients for mild-to-moderate dehydration” Danielsen et al (2020).
IV oncology infusions compounded via robotics – Full Text
“A study was conducted to compare an intravenous (IV) gravimetric technology-assisted workflow (TAWF) platform to an IV robotic system” Pang et al (2021).
Supraclavicular nerve block for implantable port placement
“This study aimed to compare two different local anesthesia techniques used during subcutaneous port implantation” Çelebioğlu and Bilgiç (2021).
Workflow modifications to expedite care after needlestick injuries
“This simple intervention may improve HCWs’ physical and psychological health during a traumatic time” Smith et al (2021).
Novel very short peripheral IV catheter reduces chemical irritation
“The clinically potential relevance is underscore both by the more efficient perfusion of IV drugs and lower irritation to the vein wall at the site of injection” Yaakobovich et al (2021).
Impact of best practice prevention bundle on CLABSI rates
“The authors sought to evaluate the influence of a standardized best practice central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance bundle” Ardura et al (2021).
Midline catheter outcomes systematic review
“The objective of this systematic review was to explore the current practice, dwell time, and complication rates of midline catheters” Tripathi et al (2020).
