When can you take blood samples from a CVC – Full Text
“Laboratory tests drawn by the Pull-push method could replace peripheral vein phlebotomy to avoid the trauma associated with venipuncture and infection risk” Lokeskrawee et al (2021).
Management of enterococcal CLABSI – Full Text
“Enterococcus species are the third most common organisms causing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Awadh et al (2021).
Improving IV dressing integrity
“We continued to collect postproject data of 30,049 vascular access sites including central line catheters and observed the same effectiveness of incorporating a gum mastic adhesive on dressing integrity” DeVries et al (2021).
Comparing cost of IV and subcutaneous biologics – Full Text
“A case for biologics (infusion vs subcutaneous) must be made on accurate real-world economic analysis” Heald et al (2021).
Chlorhexidine efficacy with choline additives
“CHG can be combined with natural compounds as additives for enhanced synergistic antimicrobial activity” Saadatpour and Mohammadipanah (2021).
Subclavian arterial injury during CVC placement
“Endovascular treatment using a covered stent should be attempted as a first-line therapeutic option” Ben Mrad et al (2021).
Pediatric CVC placement and bleeding risk
“This study compared bleeding complications in pediatric patients with a platelet count of 50 × 103/μL or above vs below 50 × 103/μL” Stokes et al (2021).
False-positive blood culture rate reduction
“This significant reduction (by Fisher’s exact test p = 0.0001) suggests that employing a passive blood diversion device in addition to targeted education may decrease FPBCs; antibiotics overuse, costs, and return visits in the pediatric ED setting” Ostwald et al (2021).
High administration rate IV fluid therapy – Full Text
“Our results showed that 0.9% NaCl and 0.45% NaCl solutions might be the safest and the most appropriate fluids to maintain normal plasma osmolality in medical situations requiring fluid therapy with high or maintenance rates, respectively” Keskin et al (2021).
PICC for osteomyelitis treatment in children
“Although PICC placement rates for acute osteomyelitis significantly decreased in the face of increased incidence of acute osteomyelitis in children, LOS and hospital costs for all hospitalizations remained stable” Shaikh et al (2021).
Infusion pump design for low-resource settings
“Users expressed a need for an affordable and simple device with an intuitive user interface, clear instructions for use, and basic safety features” Abu-Haydar et al (2021).
CLABSI risk factors
“Use of umbilical catheter (p=0,005) and multiple catheters (p<0,001) both showed a statistically significant correlation regarding the development of CLABSI" Cabrera et al (2021).
PICC line maintenance
“To analyze the influential factors and intervention strategies involved in engaging health-promoting behaviors (EHPD) during peripheral central venous catheter (PICC) line maintenance in malignant tumor patients” Wang et al (2021).
Ambulatory infusion location for patients with COVID-19 – Full Text
“Potential locations were identified, and the team decided to use a temporary structure located outside the hospital near the emergency department entrance” Harris et al (2021).
Cost of PICC insertion by nurses
“The average direct cost of PICC insertion was US$286.04, with emphasis on the catheter” Assis et al (2021).
PICC placement in a prone patient with COVID-19
“Insertion of a PICC while the patient is prone expedites lifesaving medications and infusions without waiting for the patient to be stable enough to be turned to the supine position” Kelly et al (2021).
IV antibiotic administration rate
“The rapid administration of intravenous ceftriaxone, ertapenem, meropenem and daptomycin in an outpatient setting is clinically safe and well tolerated” Ling et al (2021).
Haemodialysis and CLABSI – Full Text
“Neither catheter salvation nor antibiotic-lock therapy were associated with the recurrence of CRBSI” Ramli et al (2021).
Ultrasound-guided CVC placement
“Although not superior to the standard internal jugular approach, the novel supraclavicular approach proved to be a noninferior method for central venous cannulation” Aydın et al (2021).
PICC for patients with moyamoya disease
“We report the successful use of PICC in children undergoing surgery for moyamoya disease with a considerable success rate and low incidence of malpositioning or complications” Ji et al (2021).
Continuous versus intermittent infusion of antibiotics
“The aim of this review was to perform a critical reappraisal of the real-world evidence supporting administration by prolonged infusion of novel beta-lactams for the management of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections” Gatti and Pea (2021).
Peripheral IV catheter infections
“PVC-related BSI due to Gram-negative bacteria was more common than to Gram-positive bacteria” Berger et al (2021).
CVC removal complication – Full Text
“In patients with hematological malignancy and CVC-associated UE-DVT, early removal of CVCs was not associated with an increased risk of PE compared with delayed or no removal” Houghton et al (2021).
CLABSI antibiotic treatment duration
“Recent data suggest that administration of appropriate antibiotic therapy for 7 days or less may be as well tolerated and effective as longer courses in episodes of GNB-CRBSI, once the CVC has been removed” Ruiz-Ruigómez and Aguado (2021).
OPAT for vascular graft infection – Full Text
“OPAT can avoid multiple and lengthy hospital admissions and maximise time at home and quality of life in this cohort with life-limiting infection” Allen et al (2021).
AV fistula cannulation technique
“This study showed MuST was efficacious and safe in maintaining the longevity of AVF in dialysis patients” Peralta et al (2021).
Ambulatory pumps for continuous antibiotic infusion
“Nursing staff reported that they spent less time throughout their shift attending the antibiotic line or pump in patients who were in the CAI arm of the study (p < 0.001)" McCarthy et al (2021).
Venipuncture-related median nerve injury – Full Text
“Neurosurgeons and neurologists should be alert to potential iatrogenic median nerve palsy following vascular access at the antebrachial region” Shields et al (2021).
Hemothorax following CVC placement
“Blood sample drawn through CVC showed air from proximal and middle lumen but distal lumen drained blood” Phulli et al (2021).
PICC associated upper limb ischaemia – Full Text
“We discuss the PICC line catheter tip as the likely cause for arrhythmia that lead to an embolic occlusion of an upper limb and required acute surgical intervention for limb salvage” Hamdulay and van den Bosch (2021).
Tibial intraosseous drug administration
“Our aim was to determine whether prehospital administration of resuscitative medications via the IO route was associated with lower rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and survival to hospital discharge than peripheral intravenous (IV) infusion in the setting of OHCA” Hamam et al (2021).
Infusion contamination with silicone oil
Infusion contamination with silicone oil Abstract: The formation of particulates in post-manufacture biopharmaceuticals continues to be a major concern in medical treatment. This study was