MAGIC and the use of peripherally inserted central catheters
“Whether the device is small and being placed in a vein in the arm (eg, peripheral intravenous catheter) or large and inserted into a great vessel within the chest (eg, implanted port), they share several characteristics” Chopra (2020).
Bacterial contamination rates on vascular access tourniquets – CE activity
“Tourniquets used for peripheral venous vascular access such as blood sampling are regularly contaminated in clinical routine” Grohmann et al (2020).
Central venous catheterization in cancer patients with severe thrombocytopenia
“The present study investigated if US-guided CVC, in a subset of cancer patients with severe thrombocytopenia, reduced bleeding risk and avoided prophylactic platelet transfusion” Cavanna et al (2020).
What is the hidden cost of CRBSI in patients on parenteral nutrition?
“The findings demonstrate a plethora of complications which can arise following CRBSI, which pose a significant health risk to parenterally fed patients who already have reduced physiological reserve” Brown and Burke (2020).
Patient experience of PICC insertion in Norway
“To investigate patient experiences with peripherally inserted venous catheters, namely PICC lines and Midlines, as well as the influence of socio-demographic variables, length of stay, comorbidity and complications on these experiences” Leonardsen et al (2020).
Can the rejection of hemolyzed samples jeopardize patient safety
“The laboratory should be aware of the clinical patient conditions and of the related physician needs, before hiding results. Therefore, both the laboratory and the clinic personnel should communicate in order to guarantee the patient safety” Barbara et al (2020).
Review of taurolidine lock solution for CRBSI reduction in pediatric patients – CE activity
“Taurolidine lock solutions have been used to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in both adult and pediatric patients” Sun et al (2020).
Blood samples from established peripheral intravenous catheters
“This article is a good example of the commitment by SPN members to improve practice in a systematic rigorous process” Fowler et al (2020).
Pectoralis nerve block implantable port removal and CVC replacement
“The use of PecS block 1 as perioperative analgesia for a central catheter removal -reimplantation combined procedure” Renzini et al (2020).
Role of miR-92a-3p and oxidative stress in catheter-related thrombosis
“miR-92a-3p and oxidative stress are reportedly associated with venous thrombosis. However, the role of miR-92a-3p and oxidative stress in catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) remains ambiguous” Gan teal (2020).
Blood cultures and the early detection of CLABSI
“In this study, systematic catheter blood cultures did not predict the occurrence of CRBSI. The sensitivity of these tests could be improved by increasing the sampling frequency” Roger et al (2020).
CLABSI incidence on a hematologic malignancy and stem cell transplant unit
“The comprehensive education program was effective in standardizing education and improving knowledge gaps, resulting in the reduction of CLABSI rates” Beaudry and ScottoDiMaso (2020).
The benefit of in-line filtration in very preterm neonates
“We conducted a randomized controlled trial among very preterm infants allocated to receive either in-line filtration of all the intra-venous lines or standard care without filters” Virlouvet et al (2020).
Persistent fibrin sheath post vascular access device removal
“This is a report of three pediatric oncology patients that required cardiac surgery for cardiac embolization of a “ghost” catheter several years after catheter removal” Massardier et al (2020).
Infectious complications associated with parenteral nutrition
“In our study, patients who needed PN had an overall CLABSI rate of 6.47 per 1000 catheter-days. These outcomes were not associated with PN and catheter characteristics studied after adjustment for catheter time” Comerlato et al (2020).
Vascular access in kidney transplant recipients
“In this review article, we will address the common vascular access procedures and complications among kidney transplant recipients” Karim et al (2020).
Complications and pitfalls of central venous port catheters
“This study was evaluated the early and late noninfectious complications and present precautions and pitfalls to handle these complications” Ince et al (2020).
Position statement for central venous catheterization and management
“This document makes recommendations about various aspects of resource preparation, infection control, prevention of mechanical complication and surveillance related to short-term central venous catheterization” Javeri et al (2020).
What are the factors affecting internal jugular vein size?
“There is a paucity of research on the shape of internal jugular vein (IJV) and their association with an individual’s morphology and various chronic diseases” Jeon et al (2020).
Review of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy program in Japan
“Our experience shows that OPAT is a safe and feasible practice not only for efficient bed utilization and medical cost savings but also for better antimicrobial stewardship” Tase et al (2020).
Provision of iron infusions in residential aged care facilities
“To examine the feasibility of developing an in-reach parenteral iron infusion service to residents of residential aged care facilities (RACFs)” Zinsaz et al (2020).
Cultures of needleless connectors identify catheter colonization and CRBSI
“Our objective was to determine whether there is a cut-off in the needleless connectors’ (NCs) cultures that when combined with skin cultures it was as efficient as conventional superficial cultures to rule-out catheter colonization (CC) and catheter-related bloodstream infection” Pérez-Granda et al (2020).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Haemodialysis central venous catheter related central venous thrombosis
Central venous catheter use is common among patients undergoing haemodialysis. Catheter related vascular thrombosis is a frequent complication, which results in catheter dysfunction” Sudusinghe et
Hemodialysis central venous catheter-associated fibrin sheath in a dog
To describe an intravascular fibrin sheath associated with a hemodialysis catheter in a dog” Langston and Eatroff (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe an intravascular fibrin
Case study describes superior vena cava obstruction
This case represents a rare cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in an individual with a central line for dialysis leading to SVC thrombosis” Gebreselassie
Impact of a vein visualisation device on pain associated with peripheral IV placement
This study was performed to define the effect of the infrared vein visualization device support on the success of PIVC in pediatric patients aged 0
OPAT clinical outcomes for persons who inject drugs
Persons who inject drugs discharged home were not more likely to have complications than those discharged to a SNF/rehab. Home OPAT may be a safe
Acceptability of an integrated peripheral intravenous catheter system
The study aim is to determine the efficacy, cost-utility and acceptability to patients and professionals of an integrated PIVC system compared with a non-integrated PIVC
Ultrasound technique results in fewer posterior wall punctures during vascular access
To determine whether a long-axis, in-plane approach to ultrasound-guided vascular access produces fewer posterior wall punctures than a short-axis, out-of-plane approach when attempted by novices
Safety of fentanyl in non-intubated infants undergoing PICC placement
To evaluate the safety of fentanyl in non-intubated infants undergoing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement” Kasirer et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the
Failure to wash hands contaminates tourniquets not contamination from patient skin
Our aim was to describe the MRSA contamination rate of phlebotomy tourniquets and faucets in a tertiary care hospital and to compare the contamination of
Directed distraction in children reduces anxiety experienced by accompanying adults
Directed distraction can be useful for managing pain in children and it reduces the anxiety experienced by accompanying adults” García-Aracil et al (2018). References: OBJECTIVES:
Reduction of procedural pain in children with the intervention of a hospital clown
Assessing the pain experience in children receiving venipuncture with the presence of a hospital clown indicates a pain relieving effect for children older than 6
Increasing parental knowledge prior to child venipuncture procedures
The results indicated that distraction type did not have a significantly different influence on child pain-related outcome variables” Newell et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The
Variability associated with potassium blood test results
Expected variability and errors exist with potassium blood tests, even when conditions are optimized” Friedman et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand the performance of
Methods for determining central venous catheter depth in children
The aim of this study was to assess the most reliable method for central venous catheter (CVC) tip placement in paediatric patients” Chaskar et al
Two small intravenous peripheral catheters for high-rate CT contrast injection
To prospectively investigate the feasibility of using 2 small intravenous catheters for high-rate computed tomography (CT) contrast injection in patients lacking superficial veins capable of
Malposition rate of totally implantable ports
Totally implantable venous access ports are valuable invention for oncological patients. Erroneous arterial malposition rate is estimated from 1.1% to 3.7%” Zoltowska and Kalavakunta (2018).
How to manage the extravasation of oxaliplatin
Although oxaliplatin (Oxali) plays a key role in the treatment of many types of cancer and has been reported to be an irritant, there is
What is the treatment of postoperative blood extravasation
Topical therapy with a mixture of polysulfated glycosaminoglycans provides valid protection in the therapy of blood extravasations in phlebology and general surgery” Izzo and Coscia
Treatment for a central catheter-related right atrial thrombosis
Herein, we report the case of a patient affected by catheter-related right atrial thrombosis, who showed a quick resolution of thrombosis with a new therapeutic
Central venous access port placement by translumbar approach
To evaluate the clinical results of central venous access port (CV port) placement by translumbar inferior vena cava cannulation using angio-CT unit for cancer patients
Review of formulae for the correct positioning of the CVC tip in children
The aim of this review was to identify and summarize published formulae for the correct positioning of the CVC tip in children and to discuss
Inadvertent central venous catheterization of a traumatic hemopneumothorax
This case study presents the inadvertent catheterization of a traumatic hemopneumothorax” Hobbs (2018). Abstract: This case study presents the inadvertent catheterization of a traumatic hemopneumothorax.
Improving pediatric home parenteral nutrition care with telemedicine
Telemedicine has been associated with improved outcomes and reduced healthcare utilization in other high-risk populations, but no studies to date have supported effectiveness of telemedicine
Dwell time for peripheral intravenous catheters started in the field
The purpose of this study was to compare field-start PIV catheter dwell time of 2 days or less versus field-start PIV catheter dwell time of
Performing successful peripheral intravenous catheterization in difficult situations
The aim of this study is to describe the experiences of critical care nurses (CCNs) when performing successful peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) on adult inpatients
Tailored interventions in a programme to reduce CLABSI
to implement tailored interventions to reduce CLABSI rates in adult intensive care units (ICU)” Assis et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is a scarcity of
Most patients are conscious of their implantable port scar
Most patients are conscious of their port scars and if offered the choice choose placement in the arm rather than the chest” Voci et al
Extracorporeal photopheresis outreach service for acute graft v host disease treatment
This article describes how an ECP outpatient unit developed and implemented a fast-response ECP outreach facility for a referring hospital with the aim of improving
Rapid phenotypic methods for improving the diagnosis of bloodstream infection
We aimed to discuss the wide array of phenotypic methods that have recently been developed to substantially reduce the time to result from identification to
ICU device-associated infections and causative HAI etiological agents
To assess the rate of device-associated infections and causative HAI etiological agents in an ICU at the National Research Center for Oncology and Transplantation (NRCOT)