Risk factors for a failed first attempt pediatric subclavian CVC insertion
“The aim of this observational study was to investigate the risk factors of a failed first attempt at pediatric central venous catheter (CVC) placement and its impact on CVC-related morbidity” Jarraya et al (2024).
Decreasing hemolysis rates through phlebotomy education
“The purpose of this project was to investigate the impact providing phlebotomy education to ED staff has on lowering departmental hemolysis rates” Bartolomeo et al (2024).
Reducing venipuncture pain and anxiety in pediatric emergency departments
“Patients who underwent the Koala Attachment Distraction method venipuncture show a lower level of pain and anxiety than those who received physical restraint, and the anxiety perceived by the companion is similar in both groups” Quintela-Sánchez et al (2024).
Comparison of capillary finger stick and venous blood sampling – Full Text
“In conclusion, capillary blood draw is a suitable alternative for venous blood sampling for measuring most of the investigated analytes. This benefits patients with fear of needles and might pave the way for remote self-sampling” Doeleman et al (2024).
Tunneled hemodialysis catheters in the treatment of acute kidney disease
“TDCs appear to be a safer and more effective option for AKD patients requiring urgent and prolonged hemodialysis, with fewer complications and longer catheter function” Shigidi (2024).
Glucose monitoring in adults receiving overnight infusions of home parenteral nutrition
“Consumers of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) are susceptible to dysglycemia. The aim was to characterize 24-h glucose profiles of HPN consumers using continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and to identify factors that influence glucose” Saravana et al (2024).
Review of antiseptics for neonatal skin disinfection
“All three antiseptics [2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol(CHG + IPA), 10% Povidone Iodine(PI), and 70% isopropyl alcohol(AL)] cause significant reduction in bacterial colony counts. CHG + IPA has the maximum efficacy as assessed by log reduction of bacterial colony counts with optimal residual effect favouring its usage in term neonates” Jagalasar et al (2024).
Intervention to increase daily chlorhexidine bathing and CLABSI rate reduction
“After an increase of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) at our community hospital in 2021, a case-control study suggested that patients with CLABSIs were 3.0 times more likely to have missed daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing than patients without CLABSIs” Krier et al (2024).
Blood culture initial specimen diversion device comparison – Full Text
“Although the initial specimen diversion device (ISDD) has been shown to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates, its impact on clinical outcomes remains unclear” Febres-Aldana et al (2024).
The effects of virtual reality and stress ball distraction on phlebotomy associated pain
“Virtual reality and stress ball distraction were found to be effective in reducing pain, fear, and anxiety during phlebotomy. Virtual reality distraction is effective in reducing negative emotional behaviors” Gerçeker et al (2024).
Patient management during a global intravenous fluid shortage
“We recommend transitioning intravenous (IV) antibiotics to IV push or oral when possible, discontinuing IVF bolus prior to neuraxial anesthesia or for the treatment of preterm labor, and avoiding unnecessary continuous IVF infusions” Heerboth et al (2024).
Review of IV catheter dressings in chemotherapy patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to determine the effect of two different catheter dressings on the patient’s comfort, satisfaction, pain level, and nurse satisfaction. A randomized controlled study was designed” Burucu et al (2024).
Iron skin staining following IV iron infusion – Full Text
“Iron skin staining is a rare and potentially irreversible side effect of parenteral iron preparations due to cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue extravasation” Dias da Costa et al (2024).
Central venous catheter-related infection systematic review – Full Text
“This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the risk of catheter-related infection with US-guided CVC versus AL technique” Boulet et al (2024).
Fluid resuscitation in trauma – Position statement – Full Text
“Risks of IV fluid use, or restriction, in trauma resuscitation should be weighed against possible benefits. Strategies to reduce the need for IV fluids should be considered” McMullan et al (2024).
Needle type for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion – Full Text
“We present a mismatch between a patient’s total daily dosage of insulin between what was expected and what was being delivered from a pump; ultimately, this required changing the infusion site and switching the type of catheter used, with resolution and improvement in clinical and glycemic status” Barnett et al (2024).
Phlebotomy order of draw
“A phlebotomist (or any medical professional who is tasked with collecting blood samples from patients) must remember several key principles regarding blood collection. One of these principles is what’s known as “the order of draw.” At first glance, the average person may think that the order of draw is merely an optional suggestion. Many are not even aware that an order of draw exists or see the importance of adhering to it” Williams-Montgomery (2024).
Assessment of parental efficacy in managing child anaphylaxis using adrenaline autoinjectors
“This study aimed to assess parental self-efficacy in managing child’s anaphylaxis and administering AAI to understand how to effectively support families” Polloni et al (2024).
Implantable port patient education animated videos – Full Text
“This study aimed to discuss the clinical value of health education using an animated video for postoperative patients with digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided implantable venous access ports” Jin et al (2024).
Bubble blowing and ball squeezing in reducing anxiety during venipuncture
“The study discovered that interventions involving bubble blowing and ball squeezing significantly decreased children’s levels of anxiety, fear, and pain both during and after intravenous procedures” Sarman and Tuncay (2024).
Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals
“The likelihood of epidermal erythema resulting from extravasation during PET imaging is low, as the simulated absorbed doses to the epidermis remain below the thresholds that trigger such effects” Tiwari et al (2024).
CVC lock with 4% tetrasodium EDTA
“CVC locking with 4% tetrasodium EDTA was associated with sustained reductions in CRBSI and CVC replacement procedure incidence. Incorporation of 4% tetrasodium EDTA locking into standardized CVC care bundles may prolong vascular access survival” Robinson et al (2024).
Phlebotomy order of draw
“A phlebotomist (or any medical professional who is tasked with collecting blood samples from patients) must remember several key principles regarding blood collection. One of these principles is what’s known as “the order of draw.” At first glance, the average person may think that the order of draw is merely an optional suggestion. Many are not even aware that an order of draw exists or see the importance of adhering to it” Williams-Montgomery (2024).
Assessment of parental efficacy in managing child anaphylaxis using adrenaline autoinjectors
“This study aimed to assess parental self-efficacy in managing child’s anaphylaxis and administering AAI to understand how to effectively support families” Polloni et al (2024).
Implantable port patient education animated videos – Full Text
“This study aimed to discuss the clinical value of health education using an animated video for postoperative patients with digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided implantable venous access ports” Jin et al (2024).
Bubble blowing and ball squeezing in reducing anxiety during venipuncture
“The study discovered that interventions involving bubble blowing and ball squeezing significantly decreased children’s levels of anxiety, fear, and pain both during and after intravenous procedures” Sarman and Tuncay (2024).
Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals
“The likelihood of epidermal erythema resulting from extravasation during PET imaging is low, as the simulated absorbed doses to the epidermis remain below the thresholds that trigger such effects” Tiwari et al (2024).
CVC lock with 4% tetrasodium EDTA
“CVC locking with 4% tetrasodium EDTA was associated with sustained reductions in CRBSI and CVC replacement procedure incidence. Incorporation of 4% tetrasodium EDTA locking into standardized CVC care bundles may prolong vascular access survival” Robinson et al (2024).
Experience of 500 implantable port placements
“The cephalic vein cutdown approach for CICVAD placement appears to be a safe and better alternative to the percutaneous subclavian vein approach in cancer patients. Cephalic vein cut down approach is LESS with More benefits” Kumar et al (2024).
Transfusion practice improvement program – Full Text
“Transfusion practice improvement programs to decrease RBC transfusions include the use of single-unit transfusions and lower institutional pretransfusion Hgb thresholds” Lindholm et al (2024).
Analysis of wrong blood in tube phlebotomy events
“We found that WBITs occurred at a rate comparable to that reported from developed countries. Use of software and automation may reduce the rate of WBIT but not eliminate it completely. Strict adherence to SOPs and continuous training of phlebotomy staff would help reduce it to a minimum” Krishna et al (2024).
Distraction during pediatric peripheral IV cannulation
“Video-assisted Distraction Therapy was very efficient at distracting children from their pain during intravenous cannulation” Bhandari et al (2024).
Prone position ultrasound-guided CVC placement
“The review includes sonographic illustrations of the two techniques and surrounding arteries and nerves for the eight major veins. The aim of this review is to help clinicians assess the eight major veins and safely insert various types of catheters for patients in the prone position” Yu et al (2024).
Comparing arterial catheterisation by palpation or ultrasound guidance
“Arterial catheterisation using US guidance, performed by nurses with limited prior experience after a brief training course, demonstrated similar performance and complications rates compared to the traditional PP technique in a medical ICU setting” León et al (2024).
CVC removal complication case study – Full Text
“We herein report a case of a patient who underwent anesthesia for the removal of a CVC, which was inadvertently inserted in the epidural space. The catheter was used to monitor central venous pressure and as a route for medicine administration before the recognition of its abnormal position” Hibino et al (2024).
Catheter-related thrombosis in adults with cancer
“he rate of CRT was not associated with whether CVAD insertion was on the patient’s dominant or non-dominant side or the side of insertion. The role of inserter hand dominance requires further investigation” Hapgood et al (2024).
Frequency and risk factors of HAI in a trauma center
“44 patients contracted HAI, resulting in a frequency of 49.4%. The incidence rates (IR) were 21/1000 central venous catheter (CVC) days for catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), 10/100 urinary catheter days for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and 34/1000 ventilator days for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)” Melhem et al (2024).
Effect of maternal voice on pain during PICC placement in neonates – Full Text
“Maternal voice added to conventional care decreased acute pain during PICC insertion without increasing infection rate, number of failures or procedure time” Flours et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction in hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“This quality improvement project was initiated to reduce hospital-acquired catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in hospitalized patients receiving dialysis. A team dedicated to reducing hospital-acquired infections led the implementation of evidence-based interventions across all the included hospitals” Roderman et al (2024).
Sex-specific differences of CVC-related bloodstream infections – Full Text
“In patients with hematological malignancies, men have a higher risk of CRBSI than women. This finding may be attributed to the high number of jugular vein inserted CVCs which in men may be associated with higher rates of skin colonization than in women. Special preventive measures such as earlier removal of CVCs in men may be studied in future” Schalk et al (2024).
Surgical technique for the placement of a totally implantable venous access port – Full Text
“Although scarce and focused on adult populations, the preceding literature concerning using the cephalic vein for TIVAP placement shows promising results. In this manuscript, I present my experience using this technique in pediatric populations, detailing the necessary preoperative preparation to perform the procedure safely, the technical aspects of its implantation, and the most relevant postoperative considerations” Arredondo Montero (2024).
Hemodialysis catheter insertion standards – Full Text
“Our study emphasized the effectiveness of using closed-loop clinical audits to ensure continuous improvement of care delivered during hemodialysis catheter insertion procedures” Ahmed et al (2024).
Compartment syndrome secondary to intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“We present the case of a 64-year-old female who developed ACS in the hand and forearm following a carotid endarterectomy. The patient experienced significant swelling in her left hand and forearm due to an infiltrated IV catheter” Vyskocil et al (2024).
YouTube as a source of education on tunneled catheter insertion – Full Text
“YouTube is one of the most commonly used online platforms for accessing medical information. The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability of YouTube videos, for tunneled central venous catheter (Hickman and tunneled hemodialysis catheters) insertion for education” Ergenç and Abdullayev (2024).
Air embolism from defective central venous catheter – Full Text
“With the use of air detection alarm systems in dialysis circuits; however, intradialytic air embolism has become exceedingly rare in modern dialysis. Nonetheless, there are still occasional reports of hemodialysis-related air embolism today” Kim et al (2024).
Implantable port infection case study – Full Text
“Although C. provencense infection had not been previously reported in humans, it could be treated by port removal and vancomycin administration, as demonstrated in other reports on Corynebacterium infections” Nishigaki et al (2024).
Detection of central venous catheter tip in azygos vein – Full Text
“Herein, we describe a case where a migrated CVC tip in the azygous vein arch was identified during esophageal cancer surgery, preventing CVC dissection concurrent with azygous vein arch resection” Murakawa et al (2024).
Removal of broken umbilical vein catheter – Full Text
“Herein, we describe a neonate with a broken umbilical vein catheter (UVC) stuck in the right atrium and inferior vena cava (IVC), and its successful, uneventful removal via the transfemoral route” Aggarwal et al (2024).
PICC and midline catheter meta-analysis – Full Text
“Compared to MC, PICC appears to be a safer intravenous catheterization option for adult patients, exhibiting fewer complications. However, the higher associated costs and lower satisfaction rates of PICC warrant serious attention” Wen et al (2024).
MRSA osteomyelitis treatment – OPAT or oral switch – Full Text
“We compared clinical outcomes for children with MRSA osteomyelitis with associated bacteremia who were transitioned to discharge oral antibiotic therapy to those discharged on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)” Olson et al (2024).
IV administration routes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text
“This study highlights the benefits of early intervention and upper extremity access for drug administration in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Intraosseous access may serve as a viable alternative to intravenous access” Yang et al (2024).
Supply chain role in hemodialysis associated CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“The review of CLABSI data over the course of the program showed a nearly 16% reduction in HD-CLABSI events per 1000 catheter days following standardization of HD-CVC end cap supply.” Blayney et al (2024).