Persistent left SVC in hemodialysis
“We share our experience of successfully placing a hemodialysis central venous catheter in a very rare congenital anomaly wherein patient had persistent left SVC with agenesis of the right SVC” Bagai et al (2021).
Novel approach to difficult intravenous access – Full Text
“I would like to recommend a novel technique using the Vygon Arterial Leadercath polyethylene (PE) kit (Vygon, Ecouen, France) as a coaxial introducer for wider-bore cannula, in cases of difficult intravenous access (DIVA)” Stagg (2021).
Intrauterine transfusion – Full Text
“Intrauterine transfusion is an effective treatment with high survival rates (around 90% for cases of Rh alloimmunization)” Alkhaibary et al (2021).
AV fistula cannulation technique and fistula survival – Full Text
“To review which cannulation technique allows better primary patency of the arteriovenous fistula in haemodialysis patients” Peralta et al (2021).
PICC and MAGIC – Full Text
“Catheter occlusion fell significantly, VTE and CLABSI were not significantly reduced in this relatively small scale study” Wilson and Rhodes (2021).
Venipuncture pain reduction with TEE band – Full Text
“In this study, when heat, cold, and TGI therapy were applied with a TEE band, pain and anxiety relief effects were not confirmed, but satisfaction was high” Hur and Choi (2021).
CVC-related thrombosis prediction score
“Existing tumor, high APACHE II score, elevated D-dimer on the 3rd day after catheterization, and decreased maximum velocity of right internal jugular vein on the 3rd day after catheterization are independent risk factors for central venous CRT in critical patients” Wang et al (2021).
Peripheral IV catheter for stem cell collection
“PVC collection of HSC and IEC is feasible and safe in older children with comparable collection efficiency to CVC collections” Livingston et al (2021).
IV device history – Full Text
“The middle of 20th century proved to be a golden era for development of disposable medical devices. From steel reusable needles with a stylet in the 1950s to the Angiocath (the first disposable device) in 1964 to polyethylene, polyurethane (plastics) in the 1970s and 1980s, to modern-day catheters made of Teflon and Vialon, peripheral intravascular catheters have evolved” Thakur and Gupta (2022).
Intraosseous access and fat embolism
Intraosseous access and fat embolism Abstract: Background: Intraosseous cannulation can be life-saving when intravenous access cannot be readily achieved. However, it has been shown that
Amphotericin-associated infusion-related reactions
“In vitro and in vivo studies have reported that amphotericin B deoxycholate stimulates pro-inflammatory cytokine genes causing IRAEs” Scardina et al (2021).
Bacterial load associated with tunneled dialysis catheters
“Prolonged duration and use of the catheter is significant in terms of bacterial load. The use of TDC as vascular access in renal replacement therapy should be avoided as much as possible” Azboy et al (2021).
Glove contamination in hemodialysis units
“A prospective study was conducted to assess potential invisible blood contamination on nurses’ gloved hands during vascular access procedures using the occult blood detection method in a hemodialysis unit. 60.13% (273/454) of samples tested positive for hemoglobin” Li et al (2021).
Patient centred VAD management – Free Webinar
“The IPS IV Forum invites you and colleagues to join our webinar ‘Patient centred VAD management’ on Thursday 27th January 4.30pm – 6pm” IPS IV Forum (2022).
Vancomycin dosing in hemodialysis patients
“Vancomycin administration using dialysis access in the last hour of dialysis is suggested” El Nekidy et al (2021).
IV therapy for post-concussive headaches
“The objective of this study is to determine the relative efficacy of an intravenous therapy for post-concussive headaches in a pediatric population, as compared to oral therapy” Pate et al (2021).
Anticoagulants to prevent CVC thrombosis
“Anticoagulants decreased the CRVT risk. In addition, we identified left-sided vein insertion, a history of venous thrombosis, and a shorter period post CVAD insertion as CRVT risk factors” Gillis et al (2021).
Iliac crest intraosseous access
“Iliac crest intraosseous (IO) placement is an alternative when peripheral sites such as the humeral head and tibia are not available options” Fulghum et al (2021).
Nerve block for IV port placement
“In conclusion, the present study revealed that the modified PECS II block is an effective and safe method of anesthesia for Port-A-Cath implantation” Janc et al (2021).
Ultrasound CVC tip confirmation
“In pediatric cardiac patients, point-of-care ultrasound diagnostic may be effective to confirm CVC positioning following initial placement and to reduce radiation exposure” Baehner et al (2021).
Aseptic drug transfer procedures – Full Text
“When SMD, ampoules, injection vials and infusion bottles stay in their original boxes as long as possible, the aseptic transfer and the disinfection procedure can be maintained effectively and efficiently” Boom et al (2022).
Fluid challenge in septic shock
“This study was designed to explore the minimal infusion volume to effectively predict fluid responsiveness in septic shock patients” Yang et al (2021).
Invasive candidiasis management in haematology
“Mortality benefit has also been demonstrated for non-pharmacological management, including removal of central venous catheters, infectious diseases consultation and use of care bundles” Keighley et al (2021).
ECG IV port tip placement
“IC-ECG-guided catheter tip placement for TIVAP is feasible, safe, and cost-effective, with high accuracy, low risk of complications, and lower cost” Liu et al (2021).
OPAT national survey
“We conducted a national survey of pediatric infectious diseases (ID) clinicians on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) practices and post-discharge ID follow-up” Vaz et al (2021).
Vascular access robot – Full Text
“We developed a handheld AI-enabled interventional device, AI-GUIDE (Artificial Intelligence Guided Ultrasound Interventional Device), capable of directing users with no ultrasound or interventional expertise to catheterize a deep blood vessel, with an initial focus on the femoral vein” Brattain et al (2021).
Emergency department-embedded infusion center
“This article describes the deployment of an emergency department-embedded infusion center set up for the purpose of supporting community members and providers electing for this treatment option” Graham et al (2022).
Vascular access electronic medical record
“The algorithmic approach developed by vascular access nurses led to statistically significant reductions in unnecessary peripherally inserted central catheter placement” Bechdel et al (2022).
Online versus in-person CVC insertion training
“Online training with independent simulation practice was as effective as in-person training for US-IJCVC” Gonzalez-Vargas et al (2021).
Michigan PICC associated infection score
“A retrospective analysis of a clinically heterogeneous case-mix in a university hospital cohort in Japan failed to validate its originally reported good performance” Sakai et al (2021).
Cybersecurity alert for Fresenius Kabi infusion system – Full Text
“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a vulnerability medical advisory ICSMA-21-355-01 on the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect Infusion System” FDA (2021).
Mechanical central catheter complications
“We propose that CVC-associated mechanical complications become a routinely reported patient safety outcome” Moore et al (2021).
Ultrasound guidewire visualization
“Ultrasound verification of the guidewire traveling along the vein parallel to it and without any changes in angle has been recommended for prevention of inadvertent arterial catheterization during central venous catheter (CVC) placement” Wakabayashi (2021).
Vascular access team overview
“Despite the global variances in VATs and gaps in VAT-related data, all participants unanimously endorsed the benefits of VAT programs” Morrow et al (2021).
Implantable port fragment post removal
“Retained intravascular catheter fragments (RICF) are a rare complication of implantable vascular access device (IVAD) removal for which there is limited understanding of aetiology” Rassam et al (2021).
Newborn invasive procedure pain reduction – Full Text
“Neonates who listened to 15 minutes of music plus swaddling showed a greater absence of facial pain actions” Melo et al (2021).
CVC complications in hematological patients
“Patients with hematological malignancies have a high risk of both grade 2-4 bleeding and sCRI after CVC insertion” Rockholt et al (2021).
CLABSI salvage with ethanol lock solution
“We would like to present two patients in whom, 70% ethanol instillation was used to eradicate infection with these organisms as confirmed by repeat cultures post procedure” Visweswaran et al (2021).
Vascular access team in a middle resource country
“The creation of specialised Teams dedicated to the positioning of Vascular Venous Accesses is increasingly used and of fundamental importance for good patients care” Federica et al (2021).
Chest radiography following tunneled hemodialysis catheter
“Routine CXR after tunneled hemodialysis central venous catheter insertion is unnecessary and does not add to the procedure’s safety or to the patient’s outcome” Homsi et al (2021).
Extravasation of intravenous calcium gluconate – Full Text
“This report is a first case of iatrogenic calcinosis cutis without extravasation symptom” Ahn and Park (2021).
Small animal vascular access
“In recent years, advances in ultrasonography and intraosseous access techniques have made these more accessible to veterinary practitioners” Lee et al (2021).
HAI surveillance and CLABSI rates
“DUR and CAUTI, VAE, CLABSI rates were less/on par with the benchmarks of INICC and CDC-NHSN in almost all ICUs of our tertiary care unit” Ganesan et al (2021).
Vascular access quality measurement
“The aim of this study was to examine patient perceptions regarding vascular access quality measurement” Schults et al (2021).
ECG PICC tip positioning
“The increased P wave pattern had the highest occurrence probability and high positioning accuracy. It therefore has strong clinical application value for PICC tip localization in patients with cancer” Li et al (2021).
CLABSI rates in Brazilian intensive care units – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections incidence rates were high, however the historical trend remained stationary in adult intensive care units” Gomes Resende de Souza da Silva et al (2021).
Retained seldinger guide wire
“In this report, we aimed to present a case of guidewire left unrecognized in venous system after central venous catheterization procedure” Duzgun and Ilkeli (2021).
Prosthetic AV access graft thrombosis
“Arteriovenous prosthetic grafts are susceptible to recurrent thrombotic occlusions mainly due to venous outflow disease secondary to neointimal hyperplasia” Zammit and Cassar (2021).