Midline or PICC for OPAT – Full Text
“In this study, midline catheters appeared to be safe alternatives to PICCs for OPAT, particularly if infusions were planned for 14 or fewer days” Paje et al (2024).
Appropriateness of intravenous fluid prescriptions
“Inappropriate IV fluid use is frequent in hospitalised patients, and results in significant costs. Optimisation strategies are needed” Sneyers et al (2024).
Pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous meropenem
“Subcutaneous meropenem appears to be well tolerated and has a favourable pharmacokinetic profile. Either 1.5 g twice daily or 3 g as a 24 h subcutaneous infusion could be considered for future evaluation” Murray et al (2024).
Intravenous dressing integrity bundle – Full Text
“The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to determine if gum mastic adhesive and hemostatic powder would improve dressing integrity and decrease CLABSI rates related to disruption of central line dressings” Gaskill et al (2024).
Intraoperative implantable port catheter malposition – Full Text
“This study presents an in-depth exploration of various adjustment methods for intraoperative catheter malposition by guidewires in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP)” Zhang and Wu (2024).
PICC-related thrombosis prophylaxis – Full Text
“To evaluate and analyse the quality of clinical practice guidelines for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-related thrombosis) to identify the most current and effective prophylactic measures recommended in the guidelines” Zhang et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention position paper – Full Text
“A panel of experts convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has reviewed and consolidated current recommendations for preventing vascular catheter infections, particularly central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Rosenthal et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis diagnosis – Full Text
“Our method excels in predicting early PICC-RVT risks, especially in asymptomatic patients. The findings in this paper offers insights into controllable PICC risk factors that could benefit vast patients and reduce disease burden through stratification and early intervention” Li et al (2024).
IVTEAM25 IV Conference
“IVTEAM25 is the fifth IV conference from IVTEAM. Our very successful events were free for NHS staff. We are pleased to announce that our IVTEAM 25 event will continue to be free for NHS staff” IVTEAM (2025).
Central venous catheter blood specimen collection methods
“A quasi-experimental study comparing the mixing and discard methods of laboratory specimen techniques in an adult acute care setting was conducted over a 30-month period. Primary end points were delta hemoglobin (Hgb) and transfusion rates” Sarver et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter securement
“Studies have not demonstrated the effectiveness of the different types of dressings in reducing the rate of complications. The purpose of this study was to determine which type of dressing is most beneficial in reducing the rate of complications” Ferraz-Torres et al (2024).
Pharmacist-driven OPAT vancomycin monitoring program – Full Text
“Current vancomycin monitoring guidelines recommend monitoring 24-hour area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) to minimum inhibitory concentration ratios for patients with serious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections” Gillett et al (2024).
Guidelines for CLABSI prevention
“Before and after the application of the evidence, there was a significant increase in the knowledge, belief, and behavior of healthcare workers on CLABSI prevention and control, especially in the acquisition of related knowledge (χ2 = 26.648 p < 0.001). The associated implementation rate was also significantly improved, with a significant decrease in CLABSI incidence from 0.29 per 1000 to 0.11 per 1000 (χ2 = 8.625 p = 0.004)" Yang et al (2024).
Midline catheter for home IV antibiotic treatment
“The authors found a low prevalence of midline catheter-associated complications in patients undergoing HIAT. The use of antireflux needleless connectors should be considered to reduce obstructions” Cabrero et al (2024).
Nurse-driven CLABSI risk factor screening tool
“This novel screening tool effectively identified high-risk patients to target resources and promoted improvements in CLABSI-prevention processes in the PICU and PCICU” Morgenstern et al (2024).
CLABSI risk in home parenteral nutrition patients
“The CLABSI rate was 1.02/1000 catheter days. Most CLABSIs were caused by Enterobacterales (22%, n = 12/55) and Candida sp. (22%, n = 12/55). Empiric antimicrobial therapy was adequate in only 25% (n = 7/28), and the median time to effective antibiotic therapy was 22.7 h (interquartile range 4.8-29.8)” Hoey et al (2024).
Antimicrobial-resistant CLABSI in adult intensive care units – Full Text
“We demonstrate a decreasing incidence of CLABSI in Victorian adult ICU and an increasing burden of infections due to CNS. No significant time trend increases in antimicrobial-resistant organisms, including MRSA, vancomycin-resistant E. faecium, and ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli were observed” Lim et al (2024).
Bacterial contamination during drug administration
“The authors found that plastic syringes caused approximately equivalent PIS-induced contamination and that glass syringes caused substantially more contamination than plastic syringes. However, syringes equipped with a plastic cover exhibited no contamination” Kawakami et al (2024).
Neonatal CLABSI reduction
“Over 4 years, the project achieved an 86.6% reduction in CLABSI events, decreasing from 15 events in 2019 to two in 2023. The CLABSI rate dropped by 85%, from 2.15 to 0.32 per 1,000 line days” Riley et al (2024).
Patient experience with central venous access devices
“This systematic review aimed to identify and critique patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) and patient-reported experience measure (PREM) instruments related to CVADs” Larsen et al (2024).
Managing distress during implanted port needle insertion
“This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of IVR intervention utilizing advanced head-mounted displays, in alleviating physical and psychological distress among Children and Adolescents diagnosed with malignancies undergoing chemotherapy treatment via Implantable Venous Access Device/Port (IVAD/P) (P) needle insertion” Tsitsi et al (2024).
Review of top OPAT publications in 2023 – Full Text
“Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has become more common in infectious diseases practice settings. Similarly, OPAT-related publications have also increased. The objective of this article was to summarize clinically important OPAT-related publications from 2023” Childs-Kean et al (2024).
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Video game to reduce needle phobia in children – Full Text
“Needle phobia, which affects 19% of children aged 4 to 6 years, prevents many children from receiving necessary or preventive medical treatments. Digital interventions have been made to target needle phobia but currently rely on distraction rather than evidence-based exposure” Healy et al (2024).
Central catheter-related thrombosis prediction in children – Full Text
“A prediction model for CRT in children with CVC was established based on catheter time, sex, diseases, postoperative, and catheter vein. The nomogram based on logistic regression model showed favorable predictive performance” Xie et al (2024).
Review of antimicrobial infusion practices within intensive care units
“Incorrect nurse administration of antibiotics resulted in varying durations of infusions and the non-delivery of prescribed dose. Under-dosing has the potential to contribute to selection pressure for bacterial antibiotic resistance” Rout et al (2024).
Child self-selected distraction methods during the phlebotomy procedure
“Distraction methods, one of the atraumatic nursing interventions used before the phlebotomy procedure, were determined to be effective in reducing the child’s fear and the pain experienced due to the procedure” Büyük et al (2024).
Sternal intraosseous access device review – Full Text
“Present findings suggest that both FAST1 and TALON sternal IO catheter tips can be successfully placed into the target medullary bone with high accuracy in male military members aged 18 to 30 who require rapid resuscitation” Kaylor et al (2024).
Flow-mediated dilation facilitates radial artery cannulation
“The study aimed to investigate the effect of FMD in facilitating radial arterial cannulation in the context of intravenous general anesthesia” Zhuo et al (2024).
Review of POCUS in pediatric ED and PICU
Review of POCUS in pediatric ED and PICU Abstract: Objectives: The aim was to evaluate the current status of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), perceptions, education, training,
Wireless intracavitary ECG device for bedside assessment of CVC tip location
“This wireless device may play an important role in central venous catheterization at bedside, since it is pocket-sized, particularly easy to use, and easy to sanify after use” Brescia et al (2024).
Peripheral venous dilation using flow-mediated dilation response
“FMD application induced dilation of the cephalic vein of the forearm. The findings suggest that FMD is an effective technique for dilating the venous area and potentially improving the success rate of peripheral intravenous cannulation” Endo et al (2024).
CVC care and maintenance by oncology nurses – Full Text
“This investigation assessed evidence-based practice by oncology nurses in the care of CVCs, elucidating facilitators and obstacles to this adoption process” Yanget al (2024).
Needle phobia treatment case report
“Through the guidance of his subconscious, he realized his reaction to needles may not have been directly related to a difficult medical procedure he had undergone at the age of two. The patient’s subconscious turned his attention to the anxiety he felt from being separated from his mother at the time of the procedure” Anbar et al (2024).
Tunneled central line placement technique in children
“The modified single-stick technique combines the two aforementioned techniques to access the central venous system in an optimized way. This technique is feasible to perform particularly in young children and has a short learning curve for adult interventional radiologists” Bancroft et al (2024).
Emergency department phlebotomy service review – Full Text
“Consequently, new care models have been introduced to address this surge in demand, mitigate associated risks and improve overall safety. Among these models is the concept of ‘front loading’ clinical care, involving the initiation of interventions at the point of arrival. The present study evaluates the impact of introducing phlebotomists at triage” Osman et al (2024).
Pain management in premature infant venipuncture – Full Text
“The study indicated that 20% sucrose and distilled water equally reduce infant pain post-venipuncture, suggesting their viability for clinical pain management. Distilled water, however, provides additional benefits, including economic considerations and ease of preparation” Habibzadeh et al (2024).
Treatment and prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections – Full Text
“Here, SteriGel is reported, which is a multifunctional hydrogel engineered to prevent and treat central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). The mechanical properties of SteriGel are optimized to ensure appropriate gelation kinetics, bio-adhesiveness, stretchability, and recoverability to promote durability upon application and to provide persistent protection against infection” Kim et al (2024).
Community-based venipuncture care model for children – Full Text
“A model of care was developed to ensure compassionate and non-stressful venipuncture for children and young adults with disabilities. We demonstrated that a significant proportion of carefully selected children and young adults with ID/DD and CBs, considered ‘challenging for blood collection’ can have venipuncture performed successfully in non-hospital settings using ‘reasonable adjustments’ and oral sedation” Garg et al (2024).
Removal of stuck implantable port catheter in a paediatric patient – Full Text
“A chemoport is widely used in paediatric oncology population. Removal is a relatively easy procedure, but difficulty can be encountered in case the catheter is densely adherent to the vascular wall. It is a rare complication and is associated with long indwelling duration and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Forceful traction can lead to vascular injury and high morbidity” Sen and Cheng (2024).
Learning intramuscular injection technique with immersive virtual reality
“This study was aimed at determining the effectiveness of immersive VR simulation as a learning strategy on the acquisition of intramuscular injection skills in nursing education and the performance level of nursing students compared with a physical learning environment (low-fidelity simulation)” Jallad and Işık (2024).
Board certification of central venous catheterization
“Board certification was associated with a significant reduction in surgery-associated complications during central venous catheterization” Sanmoto et al (2024).
Modelling of intramuscular injection site events – Full Text
“IM drug research is expanding what injectable therapeutics can achieve. However, post-injection events that influence PK outcomes remain poorly understood. Until addressed, advances in IM drug development will not realize their full potential” McCartan and Mrsny (2024).
Umbilical cord blood testing for hemostasis assays
Umbilical cord blood testing for hemostasis assays Abstract: Background: Umbilical cord blood is used for the testing of various parameters in newborns. However, data on
PICC dressing change alert development
“An interruptive alert to remind clinicians about a required peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) dressing change within the first 48-hours after placement resulted in 617 firings in a 6-month period with only 11 (1.7%) actions taken from the alert” Knake et al (2024).
CVC procedural performance using hand motion analysis – Full Text
“Eight radiology trainees performed central venous access on a phantom while recording video and hand motion data using an electromagnetic motion tracker. Each trainee performed the procedure six times: the first three trials without any prompts (control), while for the next three, they were asked to perform the task as fast as possible (time pressure)” Metrouh et al (2024).
IV or intraosseous vascular access patient outcomes – Full Text
“An IV-first approach, compared to humeral-IO, for intra-arrest resuscitation was associated with an improved odds of favorable neurological outcomes and survival to hospital discharge” Brebner et al (2024).
Impact of rounding checklists on patient outcomes – Full Text
“The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included ICU and 30-day mortality; hospital and ICU length of stay (LOS); duration of mechanical ventilation; and frequency of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), and ventilator-associated pneumonia” MacKinnon et al (2024).
Needlestick prevalence and risk factors – Full Text
“This study found that nearly half of the respondents experienced a sharp needle poke and injury at least once in the previous year; however, the volume of NSSI remains high in the study area” Aliyo and Gemechu (2024).
Totally implantable venous access port self-management – Full Text
“This study aimed to develop the Chinese version of the totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) self-management behavior scale for patients with cancer to provide a reliable tool for medical staff to judge patients with TIVAP self-management behavior” Wu et al (2024).
Retained central venous catheter fragment in a patient – Full Text
“Mechanical issues, including fracture, are common complications of CVCs. Specifically, retained CVC fragments after attempted removal have been described in the literature in pediatric patients with prolonged use of CVCs, with incidence ranging from 0.3% to 2%.” Sierra Velez et al (2024).
Microbiological analysis of tunneled hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“To compare the microbial communities inside hemodialysis catheters from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients to determine their differences” Sivaranjani et al (2024).
CLABSI in children with tunneled central venous catheters – Full Text
“CABSI is a serious complications related to tunnelled catheter. Smaller children (<4 years), neutropenia and usage of TPN is a risk factor for development of CABSI" Sahu et al (2024).