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Peripherally inserted central catheters in critically ill newborns
The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the use of PICCs in our clinic for critically ill newborns to evaluate the relationship between
Safety of umbilical catheters and PICCs for VLBW infants
The incidence of complications associated with the use of UVCs and PICCs in VLBW infants did not significantly differ in our study” Konstantinidi et al
Novel flow-controlled syringe infusion pump for precise and continuous drug delivery
This study compares the performance of a prototype flow-controlled syringe pump both at start-up, and during vertical displacement manoeuvres, with that of a standard infusion
Syringe infusion pump with absolute piston displacement control
A vast majority of syringe pumps operate on stepper motors, which limits their effectiveness for precision fluid delivery using estimation algorithms” Ong et al (2019).
Flushing of an intravenous catheter and unreliable laboratory results
This case underlines the importance of caution in the interpretation of laboratory results obtained from specimens that are collected in the proximity of an intravenous
Ultrasound guidance for central venous access
Ultrasound-guided central line placement has been shown to decrease the number of needle puncture attempts, complication, and failure rates. In order to obtain successful central
Systematic review of central-line-associated bloodstream infection
To establish the reliability of the application of National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) criteria within established reporting systems internationally” Larsen
Quality improvement initiative to decrease CLABSI in the pediatric units
The specific aims of the study were to evaluate adherence to the intervention components and rates of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) over five
Suitability of PICC for cardiac output assessment?
We investigated the agreement between transpulmonary thermodilution measurements obtained with bolus injection through peripherally inserted central catheter and centrally inserted central catheter (reference standard) using
Comparison of complication rates associated with different PICC types
This retrospective cohort study evaluates the influence of PICC type on the rates and incidences of complications” Scrivens et al (2019). Abstract: Patients with hematological
Incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure among inpatients
We aimed to estimate the rate and incidence of PIVC failure at Manacor hospital (Spain) as baseline within a wider quality improvement initiative” Blanco-Mavillard et
Vascular access strategies for early stage breast cancer patients
All vascular access strategies for administering chemotherapy in early stage breast cancer (EBC) are associated with risks and benefits. As the most effective type of