Patient-centered hemodialysis care
“In this article we review the current state of vascular access practice, present arguments why SDM is necessary in vascular access planning, review barriers and potential solutions to SDM implementation, and discuss future research contingent upon an effective system of physician-patient participative decision making in hemodialysis vascular access practice” Murea et al (2021).
Infusion contamination with silicone oil
Infusion contamination with silicone oil Abstract: The formation of particulates in post-manufacture biopharmaceuticals continues to be a major concern in medical treatment. This study was
Pediatric CVC tip location protocol
“The aim of this paper is to review all the evidence about the accuracy of ultrasound methods for tip navigation and tip location in pediatric patients, and to suggest a structured protocol for clinical practice” Zito Marinosci et al (2021).
Peripheral IV catheter phlebitis
“Presence and severity of phlebitis was identified by Jackson’s Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Scoring System” Lulie et al (2021).
CLABSI dashboard – Full Text
“The dashboard enabled population-level surveillance of CLABSI bundle-adherence that informed bundle accountability initiatives” Chemparathy et al (2021).
NIVAS 2021 virtual conference registration
“Join us for this year’s 2-day NIVAS virtual conference on the 21-22 September 2021” NIVAS 2021.
Trendelenburg position for jugular vein catheterization
“A >5° Trendelenburg position statistically increases RIJV CSA and AP diameter” Garcia-Leal et al (2021).
Air embolism case study
“Due to inappropriate processing, the normal saline pump infused air into the patient at a high pressure of 120 mmHg” Wu et al (2021).
Neonatal ECMO catheter placement
“This study provides preliminary evidence that POCUS is more accurate than plain radiography for the evaluation of ECMO venous cannula position” Pawlowski et al (2021).
BSI in cancer patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, microbiology, and risk factors associated with mortality and multi-drug resistance bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs) among adult cancer patients” Amanati et al (2021).
Epidural wrong route treatment
“An epidural lavage with an initial dose of 20cc of saline was slowly injected, followed for a saline infusion of 20cc per hour” Schwartzmann et al (2021).
Teicoplanin administration in outpatient setting – Full Text
“This study supports thrice weekly teicoplanin as a convenient and effective OPAT for administration” Asumang et al (2021).
Error results in acute phenytoin toxicity
“Due to a calculation error, the intravenous administration of phenytoin was started at 400 mg/30 min, which is 10-fold of the normal dose” Idota et al (2021).
PICC lines in renal patients
“In this article, we review AV access and PICC line background, complications associated with PICC lines in the CKD population, and recommendations for alternatives to placing a PICC line in this vulnerable patient population” Oza-Gajera et al (2021).
Cannulation procedure pain in adolescents – Full Text
“This study shows that adolescents experience similar pain and pre-procedural distress as younger children during peripheral intravenous cannulation” Cozzi et al (2021).
Pediatric ultrasound-guided peripheral IV training
“IV therapy nurses completed a didactic and hands-on training course where they practiced ultrasound-guided SPC placement techniques on a poultry phantom during simulation, followed by performing ultrasound-guided SPC insertion on patients proctored by an interventional radiology physician” Russell et al (2021).
Vascular access curriculum for student nurses
“An innovative vascular access and infusion nursing (VAIN) curriculum was created and mapped onto the entry to practice undergraduate nursing program at McGill University in Montréal, Québec, Canada” Marchionni et al (2021).
Vascular access in breast cancer – Full Text
“All three types of catheters could be used in breast cancer patients without causing serious complications” Kim et al (2021).
Peripheral IV complications
“The aim of this descriptive and cross-sectional study was to determine the knowledge and practices of nurses related to the prevention of peripheral intravenous therapy (PIT) complications, and to identify the influencing factors” Yilmaz et al (2021).
Central venous access device training
“The new education programme was introduced to all registered nurses working in one care group within an acute healthcare Trust with the aim of improving knowledge and skills and reduce CVAD-related complications” Burt and Spowart (2021)
Taurolidine catheter lock solution
“A solution containing 2% taurolidine seems suitable as a hemodialysis catheter lock. In a Swiss cohort, it prevented CRBSI, limited catheter dysfunction, and was cost-efficient” Neusser et al (2021).
UK vessel health and preservation framework
“In 2016, a UK vessel health and preservation (VHP) framework was developed to support healthcare staff to select the most appropriate vascular access device for patients requiring intravenous therapy” Hallam et al (2021).
Extravasation injury treatment – Full Text
“The treatment of severe extravasation injuries using a combination of localized closure, ethacridine lactate dressing, and phototherapy resulted in satisfactory outcomes in patients” Lu et al (2021).
Does CICC have effect on ECG PICC tip location
“For patients with an indwelling CICC, the position of PICC tip can be accurately determined by the dynamic changes in the P-wave amplitude” Sun et al (2021).
Implantable port for solid tumours
“For most patients receiving SACT, PORTs are more effective and safer than both Hickman and PICCs” Moss et al (2021).
Integrated short peripheral cannula
“A rapid review of the current evidence suggests that this new device may have different clinical performance and different indications if compared to standard short peripheral cannulas” Pinelli and Pittiruti (2021).
IV flushing with pre-filled syringes
“This article describes how one large university health board in Wales implemented a change in products and practice and explores the issues around adopting and using CE-marked pre-filled, sterile syringes of 0.9% sodium chloride in place of manually drawing up an IV flush (the CE mark indicates devices that conforms with European legal requirements)” Lee and Terry (2021).
Peripheral IV care – Full Text
“Our main objective was to assess the feasibility and inter-rater agreement on the PIVC-mini Questionnaire (PIVC-miniQ) in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal” Shrestha et al (2021).
Vascular access patient experience
“Having a CVAD affects the psychological, social, and personal self and impacts on self-esteem and self-image” Kelly and Snowden (2021).
Meropenem pharmacokinetics in sepsis
“A prospective single-center study assessed whether fluid retention alters meropenem pharmacokinetics and the achievement of the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) targets for efficacy” Pařízková et al (2021).
CVC ultrasound placement training
“Although the learning curve for CVC ultrasound placement is usually fast, formal training and certification for beginners are strongly recommended” Forneris et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guided CVC placement
“Although not superior to the standard internal jugular approach, the novel supraclavicular approach proved to be a noninferior method for central venous cannulation” Aydın et al (2021).