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Contrast extravasation using power injectors for CT in children
The use of power injectors in children undergoing contrast-enhanced CT is associated with a low rate of extravasation and of long-term injury” Barrera et al
Simulation-based error prevention related to infusion therapy
Scenario A involved an error of commission (inpatient drug error) and scenario B involved detecting an error that already occurred (drug infusion error)” Lobos et
Analysis of central venous catheter-based hemodialysis starts
Most patients in the United States initiate hemodialysis (HD) with a central venous catheter (CVC) despite a significantly increased morbidity and mortality associated with their
Cost analysis of ultrasound-guided umbilical venous catheterisation
This study compared the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound-guided umbilical venous catheterisation with conventional catheterisation in a neonatal intensive care unit of a Public University Hospital” Guzmán-de
Efficacy of a non-leaching antibacterial central venous catheter
The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of a catheter with a non-leaching antimicrobial coating against catheter colonization and bloodstream infections (BSI)”
Intravenous versus intraosseous access in prehospital cardiac arrest
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of IV access versus IO access in terms of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) for
Catheter-related right internal jugular vein large thrombus formation
We report a rare case of an inadvertently malposition of a catheter using ultrasound in the right internal jugular vein, the catheter tip went in
Dynamic needle tip positioning for ultrasound-guided PICC placement
The authors assessed the rate of successful peripherally inserted central catheter placement with dynamic needle tip positioning” Takeshita et al (2019). ] Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although
Assessing competence in pediatric central venous catheter placement
To describe the current approach to initial training, ongoing skill maintenance, and assessment of competence in central venous catheter placement by pediatric critical care medicine
Cannula sleeves provide a simple solution for dementia patients
Then in 2018 fellow knitter, and retired nurse, Eileen Copeland suggested making “cannula sleeves” BBC (2019). Extract: BBC report “The mitts were sent to local
Taurolidine-citrate lock solution for the prevention of CLABSI
Taurolidine-citrate solution (TCS) is a catheter-lock solution with broad-spectrum antimicrobial action. This study’s aim was to evaluate the efficacy of TCS in reducing CLABSI rates
Chlorhexidine skin symptoms and allergy in dialysis patients and nurses
Up to 9% of cases of IgE-mediated perioperative anaphylaxis in the U.K. have been attributable to chlorhexidine; a similar figure has been reported in by