Stability of citrate-buffered flucloxacillin for injection in ambulatory elastomeric devices
“Assessment of the stability of citrate-buffered flucloxacillin for injection when stored in two commercially available ambulatory elastomeric devices” Allwood et al (2020).
Tunneled cuffed hemodialysis catheter insertion without fluoroscopy
“Therefore, here we aimed to evaluate the superiority of catheter-related outcomes after the application of tunneled cuffed catheter (TCC) without fluoroscopy versus unconditioned NTC insertion” Tang and Do (2020).
Patient safety in ambulatory care from a patient perspective
“Data on patient safety problems (PSPs) in ambulatory care are scarce. The aim of the study was to record the frequency, type, severity and point of origin of PSPs in ambulatory care in Germany” Geraedts et al (2020).
Factors associated with the prevention of needlestick and sharp injuries
“In the present study, we investigated the roles of safety climate, job demands experienced by physicians, and physicians’ self-efficacy in affecting physicians’ behaviours to prevent NSIs” Chen et al (2020).
Deep learning algorithm for peripheral IV catheter placement by novices
“We sought to create a deep learning (DL) algorithm to identify vessels, bones, nerves, and tendons on transverse upper extremity (UE) ultrasound (US) images to enable providers new to US-guided peripheral vascular access to identify anatomy” Blaivas et al (2020).
Contact dermatitis at the peripherally inserted central catheter insertion site
“After eight cycles, the patient suffered cetuximab-induced grade 2 skin toxicity and grade 3 contact dermatitis at the peripherally inserted central catheter insertion site” Yang et al (2020).
Catheter-related infection and colonization according to the insertion site
“The present study aimed to describe the epidemiology of causative microorganisms of catheter-related infection and colonization according to the insertion site” Buetti et al (2020).
Interdisciplinary differences in needlestick injuries
“We aimed to investigate rates of needlestick injury, reasons for underreporting, and how explicit announcements that patients are “high-risk” (i.e., human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis, or intravenous drug abuse history) might affect the actions of those at risk of sustaining an injury” Katsevman et al (2020).
Influence of sampling site and fluid flow on the accuracy of total body clearance calculation
“This study considers the use of a fluidic pharmacokinetic profile generator where 28 different profile types were generated corresponding to a physiological model with varying sampling sites, administration locations, and fluid flow rates” LaPorte and Musteata (2020).
Clinical impact of short or long magnesium infusion rates
“To assess if there is a difference in magnesium replacement required in the medicine population at an academic medical center when prolonged infusion rates (0.5 g/h) are compared to short infusion rates of > 0.5 g/h” Doshi et al (2020).
Chemotherapy induced phlebitis severity (CIPS) scale
“A chemotherapy induced phlebitis severity (CIPS) scale was developed in patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy for breast cancer” Harris et al (2020).
Algorithm for using ultrasonography-assisted peripheral intravenous catheter placement
“This study aimed to develop an algorithm using US-assisted PIV placement to reduce CF rate. Furthermore, to evaluate the effectiveness of the algorithm, CF rates were compared before and after intervention” Kanno et al (2020).
Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachiocephalic vein catheterization in children
“We aim to introduce our supraclavicular approach for brachiocephalic vein cannulation in pediatric patients. A syringe-free and in-plane technique is used to cannulate the patients” Balaban et al (2020).
Safety and benefits of IV fluids used in resuscitation for sepsis
“This comprehensive review comparatively evaluates the safety and benefits of parenteral fluids used in resuscitation with a focus on sepsis” Reynolds et al (2020).
Formulating a stable mannitol infusion while maintaining hyperosmolarity
“Mannitol infusion is commonly used in the treatment of intracranial hypertension following traumatic brain injury” Kavanagh et al (2020).
Effect of infusion pump height on drug delivery rate
“Critical drug delivery is interrupted for up to 12 minutes with relative downward movements, and significant boluses of drugs are given with relative upward movements” Zahid et al (2020).
Job stress and needlestick injuries among nurses
“We conducted an observational study to analyze: 1) the effectiveness of organizational interventions to minimize the occurrence of NSIs in ED nurses; 2) to measure the impact of such interventions on the safety budget” D’Ettorre et al (2020).
Pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine
“Venous pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine has remained an unresolved issue in clinical practice. This study aimed to identify differences between gemcitabine formulations as well as risk factors associated with gemcitabine-induced venous pain in patients with cancer” Kawazoe et al (2020).
Optimal ultrasonographic visualisation of the internal jugular vein
“We conducted this study to determine the anatomical relation of the IJV to the CCA using (USG) in patients undergoing IJV cannulation for central venous access” Purohit et al (2020).
Interprofessional IV procedure training for medicine and nursing students
“The interprofessional PIV workshop was one module in a longitudinal interprofessional curriculum providing training for SON and SOM learners” Chambers et al (2020).
Effects of passive music therapy during PICC placement
“To evaluate the effects of passive music therapy on anxiety and vital signs among lung cancer patients at their first peripherally inserted central catheter placement procedure in China” you et al (2020).
Comparison between arm port and chest port for chemotherapy
“This study indicated that the arm port might increase the risk of overall complication risks as well as the risk of catheter-related thrombosis compared with the chest port” Liu et al (2020).
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CT-guided translumbar placement of permanent central venous catheters
CT-guided translumbar placement of permanent catheters is a technically feasible and safe method for permanent central venous access as last resort in chronically occluded veins
Is the nurse a second victim after making an infusion-related error?
The article concludes with strategies to help nurses cope with the aftermath of making an infusion therapy-related medication error” Treiber and Jones (2018). Abstract: Infusion
Chronic transfusion and primary treatment of iron overload
Deferasirox FCT allows greater convenience and may be associated with fewer gastrointestinal side effects versus the original formulation. Dose adjustment increments, determined by titration monitoring,
Evidence associated with routine versus clinically indicated short peripheral IV catheter replacement
A before-and-after design was used to evaluate the impact of SPC replacement when clinically indicated” Stevens et al (2018). Abstract: Despite current, high-quality, level 1
Comparison of saline lock versus continuous infusion for short peripheral IV catheter patency
Although the saline-locked group had a slightly longer duration time, it was not statistically significant. Factors such as desire to ambulate or nighttime saline flushes
Does hyperglycemia affect risk of PICC-related upper extremity venous thrombosis?
The time that a PICC was in place before PRUEVT was diagnosed was longer for diabetic patients, but the authors believe this result must be
Push-pull protocol for waste-free sampling in the pediatric intensive care unit
Blood-sparing sampling techniques such as the push-pull method can significantly reduce sampling-related blood loss and protect patients from anemia and blood transfusions” McBride et al
Syringe infusion pumps for the transfusion of packed red blood cells
Syringe infusion pumps (SIPs) led to major advances in infusion therapy and were gradually applied to the transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs), raising
Improving IV site visibility and accomplishing IV complication reduction
This project aims to improve the visibility of the IV site using more adhesive transparent dressings to attain 90% compliance based on the frequent and
Ethanol lock therapy treatment for biofilm-associated CLABSI
According to our in vitro data, an ethanol-based lock solution with 40% ethanol + 60 IU heparin administered daily for 72 hours is sufficient to
Assessing patient risk of central line-associated bacteremia via machine learning
Machine learning can be used to develop accurate models to predict the risk of CLABSI in real time prior to the development of infection” Beeler
Is chlorhexidine required for needleless connector decontamination?
Unfortunately, intermittent reports from facilities have shown an increase in bloodstream infections (BSIs) thought to be associated with NC use” Flynn et al (2018). Abstract:
Chlorhexidine-containing dressings in the prevention of CLABSI
Our study shows similar results in overall direct treatment costs, meaning that higher acquisition costs of chlorhexidine-containing dressings did not translate into higher costs. Expenses
Nanofiber catheter coatings for the prevention of microbial adhesion of biofilms
Surface associated microbial communities, known as biofilms, pose significant challenges in clinical and industrial settings” Ye et al (2018). Abstract: Surface associated microbial communities, known
Ultrasound guided internal jugular vein cannulation in infants
A novel technique (modified short-axis out-of-plane [MSA-OOP]) to improve first pass success rate of ultrasound-guided IJV CVC in neonates and infants is being compared with
Catheter-related venous thrombosis in hospitalized pediatric patients
To describe the incidence and characteristics of central venous catheter (CVC)-related thrombosis in hospitalized pediatric patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and report the
Accuracy of acid-base diagnoses using a central venous blood gas
In critically ill adult patients, central VBG may be used to detect and diagnose acid-base disturbances with reasonable diagnostic accuracy, even in shock states, compared
Bacteriology of the buttonhole cannulation tract in hemodialysis patients
We describe the frequency and type of bacterial colonization of the buttonhole tract over time and associated clinical infections” Christensen et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Bedside ultrasound diagnosis of a malpositioned central venous catheter
Bedside ultrasound offers safety and effectiveness during insertion of CVC. It also exhibits promptness and accuracy compared to post-intervention radiological imaging” Song et al (2018).
OPAT to treat children with acute urinary tract infection
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) offers the option of treating children requiring intravenous antibiotics for acute urinary tract infection(UTI)/pyelonephritis at home” Scanlan et al (2018).
Nonpharmacological methods of pain reduction during venous cannulation
This study aims to evaluate the role of 3 different nonpharmacological measures such as Valsalva maneuver, flash of light, and distraction method in attenuation of
Central venous or peripheral administration of sufentanil
Opioid-induced cough (OIC) is one of the most common complications of opioids during anesthesia induction. This study was designed to assess the incidence of OIC
Colombian survey of ultrasound guidance for central venous catheterisation
US guidance is not a common technique used for CVC by Colombian anaesthesiologists; an important barrier for its use is lack of equipment” Calvache et
Ultrasound-guided placement of long peripheral cannulas in children
The aim of this study was to compare success rates, dwell times and complications of peripheral venous long cannulas (LCs) inserted under ultrasound guidance with
Pilot randomized controlled trial comparing PICC materials in pediatrics
Our primary aim was to evaluate the feasibility of a large randomized controlled efficacy trial of PICC materials and design to reduce PICC complication in
Publication describes the diagnosis and management of cellulitis
Cellulitis is a frequently encountered condition, but remains a challenging clinical entity” Sullivan and de Barra (2018). Abstract: Cellulitis is a frequently encountered condition, but
Risk factors for bloodstream infections in cancer patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with mortality in cancer patients with bloodstream infections (BSI), analyzing
Unusual outcome of femoral vein PICC placement
We describe a case of a 9-month-old boy with complex congenital heart disease (heterotaxy syndrome, polysplenia type) who underwent pulmonary artery banding to reduce pulmonary
What is the impact of placing a tunnelled midline catheter?
The placement of the tunnelled midline catheter is shown to be a safe and effective way to ensure vascular access for almost 2 months” Fabiani et
Procedural and documentation variations in intravenous infusion administration
To address this we investigated the prevalence of procedural and documentation deviations in IV infusion administration and explored variability in policy and practice across different