Management of malignant superior vena cava syndrome – Full Text
“Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome occurs due to obstructed blood flow through the SVC. It can present clinically on a spectrum, between asymptomatic and life-threatening emergency” Chow et al (2024).
Ceftazidime extended interval dosing regimens for OPAT – Full Text
“Regimens of ceftriaxone 4 g once a day and ceftazidime 3 g twice a day were well tolerated and highly effective. If widely adopted, these regimens will save OPAT and nursing time and enable more patients to be treated” Wareham et al (2024).
Oncology patients experience of implantable ports – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological state and needs of tumor patients after implantation of an intravenous infusion port and provide valuable references for psychological interventions” Zhu et al (2024).
Infusion phlebitis clearest predictor of a poor vascular access care – Full Text
Infusion phlebitis clearest predictor of a poor vascular access care Abstract: The management of nursing care regarding patients’ vascular access is a priority. This study
Implantable port-related long‑term complications – Full Text
“Therefore, in the present study, a predictive model for long-term complications following TIVAP implantation in patients with lung cancer was developed” Jia et al (2024).
Chemotherapy with implantable arterial access port – Full Text
“Following symptomatic treatment, the patient underwent a therapeutic regimen that combined transarterial infusion port FOLFOX-HAIC with Lenvatinib and Sintilimab” Jiang et al (2024).
Echogenicity of peripheral venous catheters
“The echogenicity of a device is an essential component of successful ultrasound-guided peripheral venous catheter placement. Optimizing catheter intrinsic factors such as components of the cannula and length, and extrinsic factor like the insertion angle should be considered in their design and use to reduce puncture failure rates” Slosse et al (2024).
Ultrasound guided arterial access for combat medics
“Microteaching may be an effective approach to train combat medics in obtaining ultrasound-guided percutaneous femoral artery access. The use of echogenic coatings on needles could be a valuable adjunct and provide advantage in obtaining vascular access” van de Voort et al (2024).
Implantable port and PICC-related complications – Full Text
“Implantable venous access ports are safer than peripherally inserted central catheters for Chinese patients with hematological malignancies” Lu et al (2024).
Management of PICC fracture
“This case suggests that silicone-based PICCs are fragile and have a high risk of spontaneous dislocation. Therefore, they should be replaced with polyurethane-based PICCs” Zeng et al (2024).
Infusion pump education quality improvement project
“This project demonstrated that affixing visual aids and formalizing hands-on education can lead to significantly increased proficiency with infusion medical pumps and efficiency in hanging a new infusion bag” Scheide et al (2024).
PICC-port tunneling procedure
“Our data suggest pseudo-tunnelling is a safe and effective technique for PICC-Ports insertion avoiding central venous catheterization, even in patient with small vein at the arms” Benvenuti et al (2024).
Types of drugs used during neonatal transport
“This study of a single transport team revealed that a wide variety of medications and fluids were used in the transport of neonates, with term infants receiving more medications than preterm infants” McKissic et al (2024).
Should ICU patients be screened for UEDVT – Full Text
“This article reviews data collected from observational studies that have performed bedside duplex ultrasound for surveillance of CCRT and discuss if we should routinely screen for CCRT” Shepherd and Carle (2024).
Strategy for the removal of stuck implantable port
“The proposed stepwise interventional strategy successfully removed adherent port catheters, with good safety and high effectiveness. It appeared to reduce the incidence of catheter fracture during the removal of adherent totally implantable central venous access port catheters” Ding et al (2024).
Ultrasound phantoms to practice ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access
“Education and simulation are effective tools for improving the skills and knowledge related to ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access. Ultrasound phantom models allow for skill development without the risk of patient harm” Bullington et al (2024).
Central catheter care in hemodialysis patients
“In our dialysis unit in Shenzhen Guangdong Province China, we have developed and used our own dialysis catheter care protocol since May 2013 with good results. In this study, we would like to share our experience with the other units” Mai et al (2024).
OPAT in patients with complicated periprosthetic joint infections
“In a single centre analysis, 47 cases treated with OPAT were studied in relation to pathogen, antimicrobial resistance, indication for OPAT and follow up” Strassburg et al (2024).
CLABSI risk reduction in children with chronic intestinal failure – Full Text
“Our vascular rehabilitation concept (VRC) is a core component of our intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP) and consists of an education program, optimization of skin care, catheter fixation and lock solution, and the use of hybrid technique for catheter placement” Hilberath et al (2024).
Chemotherapy extravasation following PICC fracture
“The nature of docetaxel and partial catheter rupture caused drug extravasation, leading to delayed skin toxicity. The use of a polyurethane catheter reduces the incidence of catheter rupture; hence, silicon catheters should be avoided” Tian et al (2024).
Osmolarity of neonatal peripheral parenteral nutrition
“To describe the clinical impact of lowering the peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) maximum osmolarity limit from 1000 to 900 mOsm/L in patients in two neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)” Szachnowicz et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter complications in patients with acute stroke – Full Text
“This study provides novel insights into the frequency and types of complications associated with SPC in patients with acute stroke” Privitera et al (2024).
Central catheter care in hemodialysis patients
“In our dialysis unit in Shenzhen Guangdong Province China, we have developed and used our own dialysis catheter care protocol since May 2013 with good results. In this study, we would like to share our experience with the other units” Mai et al (2024).
OPAT in patients with complicated periprosthetic joint infections
“In a single centre analysis, 47 cases treated with OPAT were studied in relation to pathogen, antimicrobial resistance, indication for OPAT and follow up” Strassburg et al (2024).
CLABSI risk reduction in children with chronic intestinal failure – Full Text
“Our vascular rehabilitation concept (VRC) is a core component of our intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP) and consists of an education program, optimization of skin care, catheter fixation and lock solution, and the use of hybrid technique for catheter placement” Hilberath et al (2024).
Chemotherapy extravasation following PICC fracture
“The nature of docetaxel and partial catheter rupture caused drug extravasation, leading to delayed skin toxicity. The use of a polyurethane catheter reduces the incidence of catheter rupture; hence, silicon catheters should be avoided” Tian et al (2024).
Osmolarity of neonatal peripheral parenteral nutrition
“To describe the clinical impact of lowering the peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) maximum osmolarity limit from 1000 to 900 mOsm/L in patients in two neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)” Szachnowicz et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter complications in patients with acute stroke – Full Text
“This study provides novel insights into the frequency and types of complications associated with SPC in patients with acute stroke” Privitera et al (2024).
OPAT quality improvement – Full Text
OPAT quality improvement Abstract: Background: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a safe and cost-effective transitional care approach administered via different delivery models. No standards
Risk factors for central venous access device failure – Full Text
“Modifiable risk factors were identified for CVAD failure, which occurred for 1-in-10 catheters. Strict infection prevention measures and improved CVAD securement could reduce CLABSI and dislodgement risk” Corley et al (2024).
CLABSI management qualitative study – Full Text
“Management practices such as timely analysis of HAIs, collaboration between facility leadership and multidisciplinary team members, and a focus on identifying the failure of a procedure or protocol, rather than the failure of staff members, are all approaches that can support infection prevention efforts” Gaughan et al (2024).
IVsight infusion monitoring device review – Full Text
“The IVsight infusion monitoring device showed near-perfect agreement on the recorded IV infusion duration compared with manual recording, and good acceptability among the study participants” >Mejia-Chew et al (2024).
Neonatal PICC-related compartment syndrome – Full Text
“We present a case of a pre-mature neonate with diffuse discoloration, paralysis, and loss of palpable pulses of the right upper extremity after a failed PICC insertion. The clinical features led to a diagnosis of compartment syndrome” Cai et al (2024).
Patient experience of OPAT services – Full Text
“Feedback from OPAT patients in our centre was overwhelmingly positive. The key themes identified were benefits to the patients, their friends, and family, and positive feedback about OPAT staff. The mean overall satisfaction score for OPAT was 9.6 out of 10” Soni et al (2024).
Review of nursing care of peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“The PIVC practices of nurses in small and medium-sized hospitals can be improved by providing education and training based on the latest standard or guideline to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills. And campaigns and programs to strengthen patient safety culture perception specific to small and medium-sized hospital should be implemented. to ensure the safety of PIVC practice” Kim et al (2024).
Medical device-associated biofilm infections – Full Text
“About 60 to 70% of nosocomial infections (NIs) are linked to biofilms. The main complication is the ability of microorganisms to adhere to surfaces and form biofilms which protect them and help them to persist in the host” Bouhrour et al (2024).
Management of central venous catheter complications in intestinal failure – Full Text
“Different complication rates and CDT were seen depending on CVC type. Tunneled catheters were significantly superior concerning CRI. Interventional catheter recanalization is a viable alternative to fibrinolytics to restore CVC patency, but long-term patency data is scarce” etJahns al (2024).
Calcified fibrin sheath following CVC removal
“We describe the clinical case of a hemodialysis patient who, following the removal of a malfunctioning, stuck CVC, presented a calcified tubular structure in the lumen of the superior vena cava, diagnosed as calcified fibrin sheath (CFS)” Taurisano et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided axillary artery catheter placement
“Ultrasound-guided axillary arterial catheters are an alternative in patients in whom radial or femoral arterial access is difficult or not possible to achieve” Cardona et al (2024).
Malposition of central venous catheters – Full Text
“This case emphasizes the importance of radiological techniques for CVC procedural placement, as well as the detection of congenital abnormalities. Providers regularly placing CVCs should have an in-depth knowledge of the possible complications and potential anatomical variations, especially as seen in high-risk patients” Syska et al (2024).
Clinical review of vasopressors in emergency medicine
“Across the categories of shock states, norepinephrine has wide applicability and is a reasonable first-line agent for shock of uncertain etiology” Stampfl and DeBlieux (2014).
Popliteal venous access for renal replacement therapy
“Due to an earlier central line-related infection, the right femoral site exhibited signs of infection and the presence of a pus pocket, making it unsuitable for haemodialysis access. To address this, the right popliteal vein was chosen for catheterisation using a 20-cm, 12 French catheter, the longest available catheter in the country at the time” Hamed et al (2024).
Long peripheral catheters for intravenous infusions of iloprost
“Our experience shows that LPCs could be valuable and safe for rheumatologic outpatients. The increased number of insertions and new and total patients enrolled each year defines the satisfaction of patients and health care professionals” Donadoni et al (2024).
Central venous access in the prone position
“Successful VAD insertion techniques in prone patients encompassed multiple anatomical sites, including the internal jugular, brachial, femoral, and popliteal veins. However, challenges persisted, particularly with respect to anatomical variations and technical complexities in cannulation” Longo et al (2024).
Dressings and securement devices to prevent arterial catheter complications – Full Text
“To evaluate the effectiveness of peripheral AC dressing and securement devices to prevent failure and complications in hospitalised people” Schults et al (2024).
Fluid volume administered with intravenous antibiotics
“The majority of physicians were unaware of fluid volumes administered as a drug diluent with IV antibiotics. The majority chose not to make post-prescribing adjustments to their planned fluid administration” Aghaie et al (2024).
Umbilical catheter extravasation injury
“Despite a preliminary NEC diagnosis, further evaluation revealed umbilical catheter complications, leading to total parenteral nutrition extravasation. Removal of the catheter, drainage, and antibiotic adjustment resulted in improved clinical outcomes” Armağan et al (2024).
Blood cultures drawn from central venous catheters – Full Text
“We urge clinicians to obtain catheter-drawn blood cultures when the catheter may be the source of suspected infection” Mermel and Rupp (2024).
Transillumination improves neonatal peripheral IV cannulation – Full Text
” Transillumination improves the first-attempt success rate of peripheral vein cannulation performed by pediatric residents in neonates >1,500 g, while no benefit was found in infants ≤1,500 g” Hinterstein et al (2024).
Fat embolisation associated with intraosseous infusions – Full Text
“The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the existing evidence describing fat intravasation, fat embolism and fat embolism syndrome (FES) following IO infusion” Ellington et al (2024).
BSI risk in patients receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“This study identified the incidence of and risk factors for developing BSI, such as a longer average daily infusion time of PPNs and all intravenous fluids, in patients receiving PPN therapy” Shimoda et al (2024).
IV medication administration error during the perioperative period – Full Text
“Intravenous (IV) medication administration error remains a major concern during the perioperative period. This review examines inadvertent IV anaesthesia induction agent administration via high-risk routes” Patel (2024).