Managing AV cannulation – national UK quality improvement project
“Cannulation is essential for haemodialysis with arteriovenous access, but also damages the arteriovenous access making it prone to failure” Fielding et al (2020).
Ultrasound-guided anatomical evaluation of right internal jugular vein in children
“The right internal jugular vein is commonly preferred for central venous cannulation, and ultrasonographic assessment and guidance is the recommended technique for this procedure” Uzumcugil and Ekinci (2020).
Review of chlorhexidine dressings for short-term IV catheters
“Concomitant use of CHG for skin disinfection and CHG-impregnated dressing may significantly increase contact dermatitis” Buetti et al (2020).
Review of CLABSI and UEDVT rates in the ICU
“To compare Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) and catheter-related thrombosis rates in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and onco-hematologic patients with PICC lines and CVCs” Mavrovounis et al (2020).
Comprehensive education system recommended for IV care improvement
“The aim of this study was to determine the predictive strength of students’ self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and other characteristics in performing intravenous practices and monitor phlebitis and infiltration” Dogu Kokcu et al (2020).
Self-infusion of subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin
“Self-infusion via subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin (SCIG) allows patient input to design an individualized and optimal treatment plan” Duff et al (2020).
Weighted blankets for anxiety reduction in adult chemotherapy patients
“Based on the results, a standard-weight, medical-grade therapeutic weighted blanket can be safely used to reduce anxiety in patients” Vinson et al (2020).
Review of infusion pump medication safety library logs for near-miss events
“The study identified a significant number of lookalike-soundalike near miss errors, with cancellations of one medication being rapidly followed by the programming of a second” Waterson et al (2020).
The role of safety-engineered devices in needlestick injury prevention
“Despite growth in academic and clinical interest for NSI prevention, a global report identified that approximately 3 million healthcare workers have suffered percutaneous exposure to blood-borne pathogens” Jackson et al (2020).
Vascular access device options for breast cancer patients
“We now need to critically rethink vascular access device options for our breast cancer patients” McDiarmid et al (2020).
International survey of pediatric and neonatal vascular access practice
“The Association for Vascular Access Pediatric Special Interest Group (PediSIG) developed and undertook a survey to describe the current vascular access practice for clinicians caring for neonatal and pediatric patients” Davis et al (2020).
How to start a nurse-led paediatric PICC service?
“The aim of this article is to present the experience of starting a paediatric peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) service and setting up a nurse-led paediatric PICC insertion service” Ojo (2020)
Prehospital use of peripheral intravenous catheters and intraosseous devices
“Peripheral intravenous catheters and intraosseous devices have been widely used in the prehospital setting for a considerable period” Mason et al (2020).
Concomitant placement of dialysis and infusion catheters in the right internal jugular vein
“This study examined the safety and efficacy of placing both a central venous dialysis catheter and a central venous catheter for infusion in the right internal jugular vein compared to only a central venous dialysis catheter” Spitzer et al (2020).
