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).
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).
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Impact of the recent pandemic on CLABSI rates
“This article presents a summary of the impact of the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on CLABSI incidence, an overview of current standard-of-care practices for reduction of CLABSI, and a look toward future changes in bacteremia metrics and challenges in prevention” Torres et al (2024).
CVC associated skin impairment classification tool – Full Text
“The development and preliminary validation of this classification tool provide a common language to guide the classification and assessment of central venous access device-associated skin impairment” Xu et al (2024).
CVC antibiotic lock therapy – Full Text
“Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) significantly reduced the incidence of CRBSI in patients receiving therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)” Alsultan et al (2024).
Intraosseous access versus intravenous delivery for emergency resuscitation – Full Text
“Despite the perceived utility of IO access when IV access is unachievable, the impact of IO on survival, return of spontaneous circulation, and neurological outcomes remains ambiguous due to the inconsistency in the existing evidence” Zhang et al (2024).
Peripheral IV complications in small animals – Full Text
“To describe the techniques for preparation and placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), to describe the complications associated with PIVCs, and to identify factors associated with PIVC complications in small animal practice in the United Kingdom” Haskey et al (2024).
Midline and PICC complication comparison – Full Text
“We assessed adverse events in hospitalized patients receiving selected vesicant antibiotics or vasopressors administered through midline catheters or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)” Grigg et al (2024).
Time-to-positivity for Candida bloodstream infections – Full Text
“This study highlights the prognostic value of TTP in Candida-associated bloodstream infections, with shorter TTP correlating with higher mortality” Balaji et al (2024).
Compliance with peripheral intravenous catheter clinical care standards – Full Text
“To explore the barriers and facilitators influencing emergency department clinicians’ adherence to the Australian Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Clinical Care Standard, using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW)” Xu et al (2024).
Unusual clinical presentation following central venous catheter misplacement – Full Text
“We present a rare case of parotid gland enlargement due to catheter-related thrombosis of the external jugular vein following ultrasound-guided placement through the subclavian vein in an 84-year-old woman” Mestre and Gil (2024).
Long guidewires to manage difficult peripheral intravenous catheter insertion – Full Text
“The aim was to determine the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a novel long PIVC (5.8 cm) with a retractable coiled guidewire (GW-PIVC) for patients with DIVA, compared with standard care PIVCs” Xu et al (2024).
IV fluid administration in critically ill patients – Full Text
“This review provides valuable insights that can inform and optimize clinical practices in critical care, emphasizing the necessity of meticulous and exact strategies in fluid administration” Othman et al (2024).
Extravasation risk with midline catheters
“This review highlights the variations in catheter terminology and tip locations, the frequency of infiltration and extravasation in published studies, and case reports of infiltration and extravasation from midline catheters” Hadaway and Gorski (2024).
Evidence-based list of non-antineoplastic vesicants
“In this article, the Vesicant Task Force (VTF) updates the previously published Infusion Nurses Society (INS) vesicant list from 2017. The 2024 INS list diverges from earlier vesicant lists, such as the 2017 VTF list, by adopting a risk stratification approach based upon documented patient outcomes, in contrast to the reliance on expert consensus or only surrogate risk indicators, such as pH and osmolarity” Gorski et al (2024).
Correcting neonatal PICC tip location – Full Text
“This case highlights the significant impact of arm positioning on PICC placement and underscores the efficacy of external extremity manipulation as a simple, non-invasive technique to adjust catheter position” Muddasani et al (2024).
Peripheral vasoactive infusion in children
“Based on the findings of this meta-analysis, the incidence rate of local adverse events associated with peripheral vasoactive infusion appears to be low. Peripheral infusion of vasoactive agents, including epinephrine and norepinephrine, can be considered when necessary” Takeshita et al (2024).
Pediatric ultrasound-guided insertion of central venous catheter
“In this observational retrospective study, we analyzed data from 2013 to 2020 of 1497 pediatric and neonatal central venous access placements in a single center during a training path” Finazzi et al (2024).
CLABSI bundle associated with CLABSI reduction
“The CLABSI bundle was associated with a significant immediate effect in reducing the CLABSI rate in the SICU compared with control ICUs” Harris et al (2024).
IC-ECG guided PICC tip location in a dextrocardia
“Column of saline technique can assist operator estimate the tip position in real-time according to P-wave changes. When the height of P-wave reaches to its highest, it means that the tip of catheter has advanced to the target position of cavo-atrial junction (CAJ)” Qiao et al (2024).
Preventing PICC line breakage – Full Text
“We propose some ideas such as selecting high-quality catheter materials and avoiding over extension or repeated bending are crucial in preventing PICC line breakage” Jing et al (2024).
Hub devices to reduce catheter-related infections in dialysis patients
“The use of Hub Devices appears to be associated with a reduction in catheter-related bloodstream infections in the central venous catheter dialysis population” Fiorina et al (2024).
PICC-related thrombosis prevention in breast cancer patients
“To explore the behavioral intention of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent PICC-related thrombosis based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB)” Zhang et al (2024).
Chest xray landmarks that indicate cavoatrial junction CVC tip position
“This study aims to better define the relationship between the cavoatrial junction (CAJ) and selected X-ray landmarks” Kandasamy et al (2024).
Intraosseous access pediatric patients
“This retrospective analysis of pediatric patients in a prehospital setting suggests that IO line placement at the distal femur might offer a marginally higher success rate compared to the proximal tibia” Zitek et al (2024).
Portable fluid administration system for rhinoceroses – Full Text
“Intravenous (iv) fluid administration might therefore be useful to mitigate dehydration; however, special requirements need to be met to make iv fluid administration suitable for large, wild rhinoceroses during transport” Leiberich et al (2024).
Review of vascular access device complications
“To investigate whether there are differences in the incidence of complications and indwelling time between the use of midline catheters and central venous catheters as intravenous infusion tools” Li et al (2024).
Impact of UEDVT in pediatric cancer patients
“Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well-recognized complication in pediatric cancer patients. We aimed to determine the frequency of central venous catheter (CVC) removal and survival impact of children with cancer who develop VTE” MacDonald et al (2024).
IVTEAM24 – Free Annual IV Conference from IVTEAM
EVENT ENDED “The event is still free (thanks to our sponsors). Our speakers (as usual) are delivering sessions that focus on putting evidence and expertise into practice; we have continued to design the day around short sessions interspersed with plenty of networking opportunities” IVTEAM (2024)
Prehospital central venous catheter placement
“Central venous catheters can be effectively placed in the prehospital environment. Rapid, high-volume infusion of blood products can be lifesaving” Studer et al (2024).
Review of fluid resuscitation in trauma
“There have been numerous changes in resuscitation strategies for severely injured patients over the last several decades. Certain strategies, such as aggressive crystalloid resuscitation, have largely been abandoned because of the high incidence of complications and worsening of trauma-induced coagulopathy” Dhillon et al (2024).
Catheter-related candidemia in non-ICU patients – Full Text
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, Candida spp. was a notable cause of CRBSIs in our center, underscoring the importance of considering Candida spp. in suspected CRBSI cases, including those in non-ICU settings and in those with PVADs” Scaglione et al (2024).