Prognostic factors for PICC associated upper extremity DVT
“The precise incidence and risk of PICC-related venous thrombosis is important to be verified in the context of growing PICC use and an understanding of the risk of venous thrombosis is an important cost and patient safety question” Gao et al (2020).
Pneumomastia as a complication of peripheral intravenous line placement – Full Text
“On exclusion of other possible causes for the same, it was concluded that the air in the breast tissue was secondary to a peripheral intravenous line placement” Paulraj et al (2020).
Hybrid model of ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access
“Apheresis treatments require adequate venous access using peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheterization or central venous catheters (CVC)” Barth et al (2020).
Role of education linked to vascular access device standard of care
“The variability in nurses’ knowledge around both CVAD and PIV led the authors to conclude that there is room for improvement in the educational preparation of nurses and a need for workplace training” Raynak et al (2020).
PICC use in technology-dependent children – Full Text
“In this review, commonly prescribed home-based medical technologies such as home ventilation, enteral nutrition, renal replacement therapy, and peripherally inserted central catheter, which are useful for quick revision, are described” Gulla et al (2020).
The vascular access role of surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic
“New skills sets were acquired such as PICC line placement and complex ventilator management” Wady et al (2020).
Drug stability and continuous-infusion in the outpatient setting
“The use of continuous-infusion in outpatient setting could be widely used in oncology and haematology care. Many times the lack of data stability about single drug or admixture of drugs, together with patient education and safety, make difficult the transition from inpatient to outpatient setting” Perego et al (2020).
Parenteral nutrition associated metabolic complications are more frequent in elderly patients
“Older hospitalized patients are more likely to develop a metabolic complication during their PN course than younger patients” Solomon et al (2020).
How efficient are air elimination filters used in IV infusion systems?
“With increasing recognition, various preventive measures have emerged, the most important of which is the use of air-eliminating filters” Lee and Bulsara (2020).
Clinical relevance of Poiseuille’s law in vascular access and infusion therapy
“Catheter and tubing choice, adjuncts, and fluid viscosity influence flow rates. Our results will help inform adequate vascular access planning in the perioperative environment” Berman et al (2020).
Compartment syndrome of the hand induced by peripherally extravasated phenylephrine
“We present the case of a patient diagnosed with compartment syndrome of the hand secondary to phenylephrine extravasation in the setting of hypovolemic shock” Fisher and Jarrett (2020).
Federal value-based incentive programs and CLABSI rates – Full Text
“In the US, federal value-based incentive programs are more likely to penalize safety-net institutions than non-safety-net institutions” Hsu et al (2020).
Anaphylactic reactions to biological drugs
“This review summarizes the current knowledge of the pathogenic mechanisms of biologics-induced anaphylaxis, and the diagnostic and prophylactic strategies in the management of potentially reactive patients, to improve the safety profile of biologics” Matucci et al (2020).
Examples of alternative exit sites for central venous access devices
“The following two case reports demonstrate the technique for tunneling a femorally inserted central catheter downward to the patellar region and for tunneling a centrally inserted central catheter to the scapular region” Ostroff and Pittiruti (2020).
