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Incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure in paediatric patients
Peripheral intravenous catheter failure and complications in paediatrics patients are a significant problem globally” Indarwati et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Most paediatric patients have at
Assessing the accuracy of the infusion pump operation
Medication infusion pumps are the most popular device in almost all areas of a hospital; therefore, it is important to frequently inspect the accuracy of
Hepatic artery infusion pump for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
To evaluate the benefits and risks of hepatic artery infusion (HAI) gemcitabine and floxuridine (FUDR) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma liver metastases” Peng et al
Elimination kinetics of the water volume in infusion fluids
The distribution and elimination kinetics of the water volume in infusion fluids can be studied by volume kinetics” Hahn et al (2019). Abstract: The distribution
Hazardous drug residues in the home setting
Careless handling causes toxic HD residues to infiltrate hospital and ambulatory care settings and can even be tracked to patient homes” Huff (2020). Abstract: Safety
Vascular access needs of patients with factitious disorder
When considering a patient with factitious disorder as a candidate for infusion therapy, the clinician must be aware of the challenges associated with providing an
Long-term subcutaneous hydration therapy for pediatric patients
Long-term subcutaneous hydration has not been described in pediatrics. A case of a 4-year-old born prematurely with subsequent intestinal failure, large vessel thrombi, and repeated
USP general chapter <800> and Its impact on nursing practice
The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and the Journal of Infusion Nursing (JIN) editors are pleased to debut Pharmacology Report, a recurring bimonthly column authored by
Impact of crystalloid versus colloid fluids on postoperative nausea
The objective of this systematic review was to determine whether administering colloids to adults undergoing noncardiac surgery significantly reduces PONV incidence and rescue antiemetic use,
Peripheral venipuncture education strategies for nursing students
This integrative literature review identified strategies to teach peripheral venipuncture to nursing students” de Souza-Junior et al (2020). Abstract: This integrative literature review identified strategies
Best practice for small-volume intermittent IV infusions
Results suggest that intermittent IV infusions should only be delivered as a secondary infusion through a primary infusion administration set with a continuous infusion or
Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer patients
Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) is a treatment option for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients with extensive liver metastasis” Furuta et al (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIM: