Assessment of parental efficacy in managing child anaphylaxis using adrenaline autoinjectors
“This study aimed to assess parental self-efficacy in managing child’s anaphylaxis and administering AAI to understand how to effectively support families” Polloni et al (2024).
Implantable port patient education animated videos – Full Text
“This study aimed to discuss the clinical value of health education using an animated video for postoperative patients with digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided implantable venous access ports” Jin et al (2024).
Bubble blowing and ball squeezing in reducing anxiety during venipuncture
“The study discovered that interventions involving bubble blowing and ball squeezing significantly decreased children’s levels of anxiety, fear, and pain both during and after intravenous procedures” Sarman and Tuncay (2024).
Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals
“The likelihood of epidermal erythema resulting from extravasation during PET imaging is low, as the simulated absorbed doses to the epidermis remain below the thresholds that trigger such effects” Tiwari et al (2024).
CVC lock with 4% tetrasodium EDTA
“CVC locking with 4% tetrasodium EDTA was associated with sustained reductions in CRBSI and CVC replacement procedure incidence. Incorporation of 4% tetrasodium EDTA locking into standardized CVC care bundles may prolong vascular access survival” Robinson et al (2024).
Experience of 500 implantable port placements
“The cephalic vein cutdown approach for CICVAD placement appears to be a safe and better alternative to the percutaneous subclavian vein approach in cancer patients. Cephalic vein cut down approach is LESS with More benefits” Kumar et al (2024).
Transfusion practice improvement program – Full Text
“Transfusion practice improvement programs to decrease RBC transfusions include the use of single-unit transfusions and lower institutional pretransfusion Hgb thresholds” Lindholm et al (2024).
Analysis of wrong blood in tube phlebotomy events
“We found that WBITs occurred at a rate comparable to that reported from developed countries. Use of software and automation may reduce the rate of WBIT but not eliminate it completely. Strict adherence to SOPs and continuous training of phlebotomy staff would help reduce it to a minimum” Krishna et al (2024).
Distraction during pediatric peripheral IV cannulation
“Video-assisted Distraction Therapy was very efficient at distracting children from their pain during intravenous cannulation” Bhandari et al (2024).
Prone position ultrasound-guided CVC placement
“The review includes sonographic illustrations of the two techniques and surrounding arteries and nerves for the eight major veins. The aim of this review is to help clinicians assess the eight major veins and safely insert various types of catheters for patients in the prone position” Yu et al (2024).
Comparing arterial catheterisation by palpation or ultrasound guidance
“Arterial catheterisation using US guidance, performed by nurses with limited prior experience after a brief training course, demonstrated similar performance and complications rates compared to the traditional PP technique in a medical ICU setting” León et al (2024).
CVC removal complication case study – Full Text
“We herein report a case of a patient who underwent anesthesia for the removal of a CVC, which was inadvertently inserted in the epidural space. The catheter was used to monitor central venous pressure and as a route for medicine administration before the recognition of its abnormal position” Hibino et al (2024).
Catheter-related thrombosis in adults with cancer
“he rate of CRT was not associated with whether CVAD insertion was on the patient’s dominant or non-dominant side or the side of insertion. The role of inserter hand dominance requires further investigation” Hapgood et al (2024).
Frequency and risk factors of HAI in a trauma center
“44 patients contracted HAI, resulting in a frequency of 49.4%. The incidence rates (IR) were 21/1000 central venous catheter (CVC) days for catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), 10/100 urinary catheter days for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and 34/1000 ventilator days for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)” Melhem et al (2024).
Effect of maternal voice on pain during PICC placement in neonates – Full Text
“Maternal voice added to conventional care decreased acute pain during PICC insertion without increasing infection rate, number of failures or procedure time” Flours et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction in hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“This quality improvement project was initiated to reduce hospital-acquired catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in hospitalized patients receiving dialysis. A team dedicated to reducing hospital-acquired infections led the implementation of evidence-based interventions across all the included hospitals” Roderman et al (2024).
Sex-specific differences of CVC-related bloodstream infections – Full Text
“In patients with hematological malignancies, men have a higher risk of CRBSI than women. This finding may be attributed to the high number of jugular vein inserted CVCs which in men may be associated with higher rates of skin colonization than in women. Special preventive measures such as earlier removal of CVCs in men may be studied in future” Schalk et al (2024).
Surgical technique for the placement of a totally implantable venous access port – Full Text
“Although scarce and focused on adult populations, the preceding literature concerning using the cephalic vein for TIVAP placement shows promising results. In this manuscript, I present my experience using this technique in pediatric populations, detailing the necessary preoperative preparation to perform the procedure safely, the technical aspects of its implantation, and the most relevant postoperative considerations” Arredondo Montero (2024).
Hemodialysis catheter insertion standards – Full Text
“Our study emphasized the effectiveness of using closed-loop clinical audits to ensure continuous improvement of care delivered during hemodialysis catheter insertion procedures” Ahmed et al (2024).
Compartment syndrome secondary to intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“We present the case of a 64-year-old female who developed ACS in the hand and forearm following a carotid endarterectomy. The patient experienced significant swelling in her left hand and forearm due to an infiltrated IV catheter” Vyskocil et al (2024).
YouTube as a source of education on tunneled catheter insertion – Full Text
“YouTube is one of the most commonly used online platforms for accessing medical information. The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability of YouTube videos, for tunneled central venous catheter (Hickman and tunneled hemodialysis catheters) insertion for education” Ergenç and Abdullayev (2024).
Air embolism from defective central venous catheter – Full Text
“With the use of air detection alarm systems in dialysis circuits; however, intradialytic air embolism has become exceedingly rare in modern dialysis. Nonetheless, there are still occasional reports of hemodialysis-related air embolism today” Kim et al (2024).
Removal of broken umbilical vein catheter – Full Text
“Herein, we describe a neonate with a broken umbilical vein catheter (UVC) stuck in the right atrium and inferior vena cava (IVC), and its successful, uneventful removal via the transfemoral route” Aggarwal et al (2024).
PICC and midline catheter meta-analysis – Full Text
“Compared to MC, PICC appears to be a safer intravenous catheterization option for adult patients, exhibiting fewer complications. However, the higher associated costs and lower satisfaction rates of PICC warrant serious attention” Wen et al (2024).
MRSA osteomyelitis treatment – OPAT or oral switch – Full Text
“We compared clinical outcomes for children with MRSA osteomyelitis with associated bacteremia who were transitioned to discharge oral antibiotic therapy to those discharged on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)” Olson et al (2024).
IV administration routes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text
“This study highlights the benefits of early intervention and upper extremity access for drug administration in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Intraosseous access may serve as a viable alternative to intravenous access” Yang et al (2024).
Supply chain role in hemodialysis associated CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“The review of CLABSI data over the course of the program showed a nearly 16% reduction in HD-CLABSI events per 1000 catheter days following standardization of HD-CVC end cap supply.” Blayney et al (2024).
Impact of nursing leadership style on HAI
“Authentic and transformational nurse leadership styles can foster targeted interventions and improvements tailored to preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections” Cappelli et al (2024).
UEDVT outcome in CVC and non-CVC patients
“There are no significant prognostic differences between patients with and without CVC hospitalized for UEDVT” Novalbos-Partida et al (2024).
OPAT service in the Republic of Ireland – Full Text
“OPAT use in PJI is growing. Cumulatively, it has saved 26,992 hospital bed-days. Although S-OPAT is the preferred strategy and should be considered for all patients, our data demonstrate that health care-administered OPAT is required more frequently in older patients” Moynan et al (2024).
Self management of your PICC line
“Available research evidence suggests that self-management education is effective in reducing PICC catheter-related complications in patients with PICC placement” Qi et al (2024).
Understanding central venous catheter complications
“This systematic review and meta-analysis by Teja et al provides important findings about some CVC complications globally and at the venous site” Lorente (2024).
Extravasation management in neonates and pediatrics
“Clinicians reported challenges and inconsistencies in neonatal and pediatric extravasation injury identification and management. This underscores the need for effective monitoring and identification, standardized management practices, and education to minimize the burdens of extravasation for patients, families, and the health care system” Nguyen et al (2024).
Midline-associated bloodstream infections
“A MABSI rate similar to the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate was found. A large number of MABSI were caused by Staphylococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp., as has previously been reported for CLABSI” Choudhury et al (2024).
Midline or PICC for OPAT – Full Text
“In this study, midline catheters appeared to be safe alternatives to PICCs for OPAT, particularly if infusions were planned for 14 or fewer days” Paje et al (2024).
Appropriateness of intravenous fluid prescriptions
“Inappropriate IV fluid use is frequent in hospitalised patients, and results in significant costs. Optimisation strategies are needed” Sneyers et al (2024).
Pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous meropenem
“Subcutaneous meropenem appears to be well tolerated and has a favourable pharmacokinetic profile. Either 1.5 g twice daily or 3 g as a 24 h subcutaneous infusion could be considered for future evaluation” Murray et al (2024).
Intravenous dressing integrity bundle – Full Text
“The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to determine if gum mastic adhesive and hemostatic powder would improve dressing integrity and decrease CLABSI rates related to disruption of central line dressings” Gaskill et al (2024).
Intraoperative implantable port catheter malposition – Full Text
“This study presents an in-depth exploration of various adjustment methods for intraoperative catheter malposition by guidewires in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP)” Zhang and Wu (2024).
PICC-related thrombosis prophylaxis – Full Text
“To evaluate and analyse the quality of clinical practice guidelines for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-related thrombosis) to identify the most current and effective prophylactic measures recommended in the guidelines” Zhang et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention position paper – Full Text
“A panel of experts convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has reviewed and consolidated current recommendations for preventing vascular catheter infections, particularly central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Rosenthal et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis diagnosis – Full Text
“Our method excels in predicting early PICC-RVT risks, especially in asymptomatic patients. The findings in this paper offers insights into controllable PICC risk factors that could benefit vast patients and reduce disease burden through stratification and early intervention” Li et al (2024).
IVTEAM25 IV Conference
“IVTEAM25 is the fifth IV conference from IVTEAM. Our very successful events were free for NHS staff. We are pleased to announce that our IVTEAM 25 event will continue to be free for NHS staff” IVTEAM (2025).
Central venous catheter blood specimen collection methods
“A quasi-experimental study comparing the mixing and discard methods of laboratory specimen techniques in an adult acute care setting was conducted over a 30-month period. Primary end points were delta hemoglobin (Hgb) and transfusion rates” Sarver et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter securement
“Studies have not demonstrated the effectiveness of the different types of dressings in reducing the rate of complications. The purpose of this study was to determine which type of dressing is most beneficial in reducing the rate of complications” Ferraz-Torres et al (2024).
Pharmacist-driven OPAT vancomycin monitoring program – Full Text
“Current vancomycin monitoring guidelines recommend monitoring 24-hour area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) to minimum inhibitory concentration ratios for patients with serious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections” Gillett et al (2024).
Guidelines for CLABSI prevention
“Before and after the application of the evidence, there was a significant increase in the knowledge, belief, and behavior of healthcare workers on CLABSI prevention and control, especially in the acquisition of related knowledge (χ2 = 26.648 p < 0.001). The associated implementation rate was also significantly improved, with a significant decrease in CLABSI incidence from 0.29 per 1000 to 0.11 per 1000 (χ2 = 8.625 p = 0.004)" Yang et al (2024).
Midline catheter for home IV antibiotic treatment
“The authors found a low prevalence of midline catheter-associated complications in patients undergoing HIAT. The use of antireflux needleless connectors should be considered to reduce obstructions” Cabrero et al (2024).
Nurse-driven CLABSI risk factor screening tool
“This novel screening tool effectively identified high-risk patients to target resources and promoted improvements in CLABSI-prevention processes in the PICU and PCICU” Morgenstern et al (2024).
CLABSI risk in home parenteral nutrition patients
“The CLABSI rate was 1.02/1000 catheter days. Most CLABSIs were caused by Enterobacterales (22%, n = 12/55) and Candida sp. (22%, n = 12/55). Empiric antimicrobial therapy was adequate in only 25% (n = 7/28), and the median time to effective antibiotic therapy was 22.7 h (interquartile range 4.8-29.8)” Hoey et al (2024).
Antimicrobial-resistant CLABSI in adult intensive care units – Full Text
“We demonstrate a decreasing incidence of CLABSI in Victorian adult ICU and an increasing burden of infections due to CNS. No significant time trend increases in antimicrobial-resistant organisms, including MRSA, vancomycin-resistant E. faecium, and ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli were observed” Lim et al (2024).
Bacterial contamination during drug administration
“The authors found that plastic syringes caused approximately equivalent PIS-induced contamination and that glass syringes caused substantially more contamination than plastic syringes. However, syringes equipped with a plastic cover exhibited no contamination” Kawakami et al (2024).