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Catheter-related infection and colonization according to the insertion site
“The present study aimed to describe the epidemiology of causative microorganisms of catheter-related infection and colonization according to the insertion site” Buetti et al (2020).
Interdisciplinary differences in needlestick injuries
“We aimed to investigate rates of needlestick injury, reasons for underreporting, and how explicit announcements that patients are “high-risk” (i.e., human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis, or
Influence of sampling site and fluid flow on the accuracy of total body clearance calculation
“This study considers the use of a fluidic pharmacokinetic profile generator where 28 different profile types were generated corresponding to a physiological model with varying
Clinical impact of short or long magnesium infusion rates
“To assess if there is a difference in magnesium replacement required in the medicine population at an academic medical center when prolonged infusion rates (0.5
Chemotherapy induced phlebitis severity (CIPS) scale
“A chemotherapy induced phlebitis severity (CIPS) scale was developed in patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy for breast cancer” Harris et al (2020). Abstract: A chemotherapy induced
Algorithm for using ultrasonography-assisted peripheral intravenous catheter placement
“This study aimed to develop an algorithm using US-assisted PIV placement to reduce CF rate. Furthermore, to evaluate the effectiveness of the algorithm, CF rates
Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachiocephalic vein catheterization in children
“We aim to introduce our supraclavicular approach for brachiocephalic vein cannulation in pediatric patients. A syringe-free and in-plane technique is used to cannulate the patients”
Safety and benefits of IV fluids used in resuscitation for sepsis
“This comprehensive review comparatively evaluates the safety and benefits of parenteral fluids used in resuscitation with a focus on sepsis” Reynolds et al (2020). AbstracT;
Formulating a stable mannitol infusion while maintaining hyperosmolarity
“Mannitol infusion is commonly used in the treatment of intracranial hypertension following traumatic brain injury” Kavanagh et al (2020). Abstract: Mannitol infusion is commonly used
Effect of infusion pump height on drug delivery rate
“Critical drug delivery is interrupted for up to 12 minutes with relative downward movements, and significant boluses of drugs are given with relative upward movements”
Job stress and needlestick injuries among nurses
“We conducted an observational study to analyze: 1) the effectiveness of organizational interventions to minimize the occurrence of NSIs in ED nurses; 2) to measure
Pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine
“Venous pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine has remained an unresolved issue in clinical practice. This study aimed to identify differences between gemcitabine