PICC length measurement in neonates – Full Text
“To compare the conventional measurement with an alternative measurement for inserting peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in neonates” Dorea et al (2024).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in pediatrics – Full Text
“This study characterized outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) orders and associated antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) pharmacist recommendations made in a freestanding children’s hospital” Trisno et al (2024).
Comparison of IV fluid flow rates by fluid height and catheter size – Full Text
“This study investigates the mechanics of peripheral venous fluid therapy and provides foundational data for future nursing research on fluid management” Kim et al (2024).
High-pressure-resistant peripherally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“To confirm the benefits of using peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) for diagnostic imaging in diabetic patients with malignant tumors and to provide a research basis for follow-up research” Zhang et al (2024).
Risk factors associated with CLABSI mortality – Full Text
“The study included a total of 321 patients. The observed thirty-day mortality rate was 46.1%. A central venous catheter (CVC) was present in 276 patients (86%), and in 66 of these patients (23.9%) the CVC was removed” Gezer et al (2024).
Expert consensus on tunnelling PICC
“To formulate an expert consensus on an evidence-based overview of all topics related to the Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters” Li et al (2024).
Blood donation vascular access techniques
“Options for IV access include a 16-gauge hypodermic needle attached to the FWB collection bag (straight stick technique [SST]) and an 18-gauge angiocatheter with a saline lock (saline lock technique [SLT]), which may improve access given its confirmatory flash chamber and medic familiarity” Rodgers et al (2024).
Nursing management approach for CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“We aim to eradicate CR-BSIs within the surgical intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals. To achieve this goal, we have introduced a comprehensive quality improvement framework designed not only to benefit our own ICU but also to serve as a model for implementation in other similar healthcare settings” Xu et al (2024).
Anaphylaxis associated with PICC catheterization
“The increasing incidence of anaphylaxis related to PICC catheterization necessitates greater awareness among healthcare providers. Further research is needed to identify the exact culprits during PICC insertion and develop effective strategies for preventing anaphylactic reactions” Wu et al (2024).
Development of sensor module for rapid detection of extravasation
“Basic characteristics of each function was evaluated and a proof of concept experiment demonstrated a rapid detection of infiltration/extravasation within a few s. Measurement of leaked fluid volume during the event was also demonstrated” Al Farisi et al (2024).
Ambulatory monitoring of PICC-associated complications
“A tool for ambulatory monitoring of PICC-associated complications with a solid content validity was obtained” Sofie et al (2024).
Factors affecting unused short peripheral IV catheters
“Unused short peripheral catheters are still quite frequent. While specific clinical needs justified some unused short peripheral catheters, a proportion remained unexplained and potentially avoidable” Canzan et al (2024).
Implantable port infection with associated intracardiac infected thrombus – Full Text
“We report on the first case of a TIVAD infection caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans in person with cystic fibrosis. The TIVAD infection was complicated by a bacteraemia and an associated intracardiac infected thrombus at the superior atriocaval junction” Evans et al (2024).
Study of the Voyager Ark vascular access device
“We report the 6-month outcomes of the Ark Cannulation Trial (ACT) I early feasibility study. This investigation examined the Ark as a potential innovative access tool for overcoming cannulation-related challenges and improving arteriovenous fistula (AVF) dependent hemodialysis through targeted cannulation” Ross et al (2024).
Adverse events following probable CRBSI
“Tunneled dialysis catheters (TDCs) are preferred over temporary noncuffed catheters for access in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. The removal of TDC after catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSIs) is often not practiced even when indicated, and the adverse outcomes after such salvage are presently unclear” Pandit et al (2024).
Clinical nurse specialist neonatal PICC team achieve zero CLABSI rates
“The adoption of a CNS-led PICC team was instrumental in achieving a zero CLABSI rate over a prolonged period” Bedwell et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous infiltration risk factors
“Here, we aim to investigate risk factors associated with major adverse events following PIV infiltration, which may help risk stratify those who require early surgical consultation” Duggan et al (2024).
Spontaneous PICC migration into the azygos vein – Full Text
“This case report presents an incident of spontaneous migration of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) into the azygos vein, leading to accidental transection during surgery” Mao et al (2024).
Drug resistance and CRBSI
“We analyzed the clinical distribution and the antibiotic susceptibility of pathogens for catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) in the hospital retrospectively” Sun et al (2024).
Protocol differentiates between different biofilm strains
“The developed protocol successfully differentiates between the strains in various living states (planktonic and biofilm) and growth media (Tryptic Soy Broth and Brain Heart Infusion) using S. aureus USA300 LAC (MRSA) and S. aureus Newman (MSSA)” Nair et al (2024).
Appropriate tourniquet pressure for PICC placement
“When inserting a PICC into the basilic vein of the upper arm, a narrow blood pressure cuff should be used as a tourniquet to avoid concealing the puncture site. The aim of this study was to determine the appropriate tourniquet pressure using a narrow cuff when inserting a PICC into the upper arm” Tsubota et al (2024).
Catheter-related thrombosis study
“A known CRT risk factor is a high catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR), or a large catheter diameter with respect to the indwelling vein size. In this study, the CVR’s effect on CVC hemodynamics and its impact on CRT is investigated with in vitro and in silico experiments” Palahnuk et al (2024).
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Impact of virtual reality pain and anxiety during implantable port placement – Full Text
“This monocentric randomized controlled pilot trial investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR) hypnosedation on perioperative anxiety, pain, patient satisfaction, and medication usage during port implantation under local anesthesia” Steinkraus et al (2024).
Tunnelled cuffed centrally inserted central catheter removal – Full Text
“There is little information available to guide best practice when removing this type of CVAD. At our institution, TC-CICCs are removed by using either the traction or dissection methods. This study will describe the outcomes associated with each technique” Borello et al (2024).
Novel implantable port insertion technique – Full Text
“The implantation of this CV-port device demonstrated comparable success and complication rates to conventional devices, with the added potential benefit of eliminating complications associated with the use of a peel-away sheath” Iguchi et al (2024).
Effectiveness of taurolidine antimicrobial catheter locks – Full Text
“Taurolidine lock treatment for children with central-line PN resulted in a substantial decrease in CRBSI episodes and related hospitalizations” Ling et al (2024).
Successful peripheral intravenous catheter placement – Full Text
“The primary objective of the present study was to examine the effect on venous dilation, procedure duration and pain severity of local heat, cold and vibration applications performed on the intervention area before peripheral intravenous catheterization in adults” Yılmaz and Yılmaz (2024).
Impact of sterile gloving during central line hub manipulation – Full Text
“To our knowledge, no study has reported compliance with wearing sterile gloves during these manipulations, nor the impact of not wearing sterile gloves on the cleanliness of the fingers of healthcare workers (HCWs) just before manipulating the connectors” Dos Santos et al (2024).
Vessel misidentification during CVC placement – Full Text
“Anesthesiologists should be aware of anatomical variations during IJV catheterization. Ultrasound with Doppler is crucial for accurate artery identification” Choi and Oh (2024).
Central line-associated bloodstream infection rates in children – Full Text
“Failure to adjust for patient factors, particularly acuity and complexity of disease, may miss clinically significant differences in CLABSI rates, and may lead to inaccurate interpretation of the impact of quality improvement efforts” Srinivasan et al (2024).
Review of OPAT with carbapenems – Full Text
“Parenteral carbapenems are effective, and well-tolerated OPAT treatment options; nonetheless, further studies are warranted to optimize the stability and/or dosing regimens of meropenem and enable its wider use” Wolie et al (2024).
CRBSI in hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“The incidence of CRBSI was found to be 0.78 episodes per 1,000 catheter-days. Acute hemodialysis catheter type and anemia were associated with increased risk for CRBSI, with a P-value less than 0.05” Bitunguramye et al (2024).
Manual administration of subcutaneous immunoglobulin – Full Text
“For infusion of Ig20Gly by manual administration, a syringe and butterfly needle are used; patients are advised to start infusion at 1-2 mL/min to prevent discomfort. Overall, manual administration of Ig20Gly offers an effective and well-tolerated alternative to administration by infusion pump” Grosse-Kreul et al (2024).
Use of tissue adhesive for neonatal intravenous access devices – Full Text
“There is a gap in the literature on the use of TA for securing vascular access devices in neonates, particularly regarding its safety and effectiveness in preventing failures and complications” Souza et al (2024).
Reducing PICC-related complications – Full Text
“Daily PICC assessment, particularly in patients with prolonged catheter use, PICC insertion into the brachial vein, or in postoperative care after cardiac surgery may significantly reduce CLABSI and CRT cases” Oviedo-Torres et al (2024).
Laboratory abnormalities found during OPAT – Full Text
“While laboratory abnormalities are frequently observed during OPAT, they rarely lead to discontinuation of OPAT. Specific patient, treatment and laboratory characteristics were associated with the occurrence of laboratory abnormalities” Stoorvogel et al (2024).
Reducing CVC duration in very low-birth-weight infants – Full Text
“The change from slow to fast enteral feeding progression for very low-birth-weight infants significantly decreased the central venous catheter duration with no adverse outcomes” Benguigui et al (2024).
Identifying work-related injuries among healthcare workers – Full Text
“HCWs face numerous daily hazards including needlestick injuries, chemical exposures, ergonomic strains, and psychological stressors crucial for their health and healthcare system functionality” Alqithami et al (2024).
Epinephrine route of administration in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“This retrospective analysis of a national EMS database revealed that IO epinephrine was negatively associated with ROSC. Additionally, there appears to be a finite time window during which intravenous epinephrine remains superior to the intraosseous route even if there are brief initial delays in IV drug delivery” Hubble et al (2024).
Neonatal vascular access complications
“In this study, the prolonged dwell time and smaller sized catheter was found to be independent predictors of total complications and CLABSI, respectively. The independent predictive effects of postconceptional age and body weight should be addressed in larger studies as potential risk factors” Simsek et al (2024).
Central line bundle implementation study – Full Text
“The study emphasized the significance of training in enhancing understanding and adherence to central line bundling protocols in ICUs. Participants exhibited a high level of knowledge and commitment to recommended practices, indicating that this training can have a favorable effect on CLABSI rates” Singh et al (2024).
Technique for tunneled hemodialysis catheter exchange
“The halfway technique may be recommended over the standard technique of tunneled catheter insertion due to shorter operative time, lower rate of hematoma formation, with non-inferior 1-year patency rates and comparable technical success and infection rates” Kamhawy et al (2024).
Association between necrotizing enterocolitis and CVC type
“Umbilical venous catheters (UVC) have been associated with an increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). We aimed to assess the relationship between the type of initial central venous access in preterm infants and NEC” Abda et al (2024).
OPAT adverse event prediction
“This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of machine learning (ML) techniques in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for predicting adverse outcomes and to evaluate their validation, implementation and potential barriers to adoption” Challener et al (2024).
Catheter-related thrombosis in neonates
“he incidence of central venous catheter-related thrombosis and the long-term effects of thrombosis on catheterized veins in neonates is unknown. We therefore determined the incidence of central venous thrombosis, identified associated risk factors, and evaluated outcomes at 6 months” Xiong et al (2024).
Vascular access training in the emergency department – Full Text
“Education and training in vascular access is a critical component to delivering quality vascular access care. Given that organizations must invest resources to implement and sustain high-quality vascular access programming, we aimed to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of a program (Operation STICK (OSTICK)) in the emergency department (ED)” Bahl et al (2024).
BSI in children and role of repeat blood cultures
“Repeat blood cultures are common in children after an initial positive culture. However, in contrast to adults, there are little data to help guide clinicians when a repeat culture is necessary to assess for persistent bacteremia. This study identifies factors associated with persistent bloodstream infections (BSI) in children to inform diagnostic stewardship” Puthawala et al (2024).
Predicting catheter-related thrombosis risk associated with central venous access devices
“Our study aims to construct and validate a predictive model for CRT risk in patients with cancer. It offers the possibility to identify independent risk factors for CRT and prevent CRT in patients with cancer” Ma et al (2024).
CRBSI reduction following use of taurolidine-citrate-heparin IV locking solution
“The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of systematic sealing of hemodialysis catheters in the ICUs of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona on the incidence of hemodialysis catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI)” Del Risco Zevallos et al (2024).
Review of topical skin antisepsis in neonates
“Our findings indicate that both extremely preterm and very low birth weight infants are particularly susceptible to skin toxicities from pre-procedural antiseptic preparations” Mulinda et al (2024).
CLABSI differences according to catheter type – Full Text
“CABSI in catheters other than short-term non-tunnelled CVC are more commonly caused by virulent organisms including S. aureus and Gram-negative bacteria. Catheter type should be considered when selecting empirical antimicrobial therapies” MacPhail et al (2024).
Medication errors in obstetric anesthesia
“Implementation of various types of best practice cost effective mitigation strategies include recommendations to improve drug labeling, optimize storage, determine correct medication prior to administration, use non-Luer epidural and intravenous connection ports, follow patient monitoring guidelines, use smart pumps and protocols for all infusions, disseminate medication safety educational material, and optimize staffing models” Sharpe et al (2024).