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Colistin methanesulfonate infusion solutions for home administration
The stability of colistin methanesulfonate (CMS) was determined in quadruplicate in elastomeric home infusion pumps containing 1, 2 or 3 MU CMS and in infusion
Health-economic comparison of adhesive and subcutaneous engineered VA stabilisation devices
This review found that subcutaneous securement offers both patient and facilities a safe, effective and economical alternative for device securement with patients who are unable
Implementation of tunneled versus not tunneled PICC service
Tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) offer several advantages such as an exit site at the green zone no matter where the puncture point is
Physical and chemical stability of ceftaroline in an elastomeric infusion device
Our findings support 12 or 24hours continuous elastomeric infusion of ceftaroline-NS admixture, and bulk preparation of elastomeric pumps containing ceftaroline solution in advance” Al Madfai
Skin preparation for prevention of blood culture contamination in children
Our study results suggest that a single application of 70% IPA may be the optimal skin preparation method for obtaining peripheral blood cultures for children
Report on vancomycin-induced Kounis Syndrome
Kounis Syndrome is a rare allergic reaction that results in coronary vasospasm and may occur in patients with and without coronary artery disease” Leibee et
Patient and informal caregiver performance of OPAT tasks
The objective of this study was to perform a patient-centered goal-directed task analysis to identify what is required for successful completion of OPAT” Keller et
Power-injectable totally implantable venous access devices
To retrospectively evaluate the success rates, peri-interventional, early and late complications and patient satisfaction associated with power-injectable totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAPs)” Kunz-Virk and
Utilizing technology to provide real-time central line feedback
The MICU reduced the number of CLABSIs by 50%. A consistent, comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to assessing the central lines has allowed the MICU to more
Knowledge and awareness of Hepatitis B among preclinical year medical students
This study revealed lack of complete knowledge regarding hepatitis B among preclinical year medical students” Sannathimmappa et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Hepatitis B
Stability of concentrated co-trimoxazole intravenous infusions
Intravenous co-trimoxazole is stable over a period of 4 hours when diluted with 380 mL of glucose 5% solution (1:20 v/v) and for 2 hours when diluted with 280 mL
Effect of a systemwide approach to CLABSI reduction
The goal was to decrease CLABSI systemwide by establishing standardized evidence-based practice (EBP) procedures to advance nursing practice” Ferrari and Taylor (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unit-based