Cost of PICC placement by nurses – Full Text
“This study aimed to estimate the direct costs of peripherally inserted central catheterization by nurses for hospitalized patients” Zandonadi et al (2024).
Impact of virtual reality during implantable port placement – Full Text
“In this prospective analysis, patients undergoing port implantation at the Klinikum rechts der Isar Technical University Munich were divided into two groups. The intervention group wore VR headsets during the surgical procedure, while the control group did not. Various validated questionnaires were used to measure psychological parameters such as pain perception, stress, calmness, and relaxation. The amount of local anesthesia administered was also documented” Sargut et al (2024).
Radial artery cannulation with mild sedation and analgesia – Full Text
“This study aimed to compare the success rates of resident physicians performing radial artery cannulation with mild sedation and analgesia versus without” Xi et al (2024).
Evaluation of intraosseous access – Full Text
“The advantages of using the intraosseous route for circulatory access include its reliability, ease of teaching, rapid use, and low complication rates. Despite sufficient knowledge of intraosseous access and training received at various courses; provider preference and other systemic barriers, lead to an overall reduction in intraosseous access being used in the clinical setting” Hlanze et al (2024).
How to insert peripheral intravenous cannula
“To provide holistic care, nurses should understand the indications for peripheral IV cannulation, which can be a short-term intervention for administering medicines, fluids and blood products, and for parenteral nutrition” Hill (2024).
Midline catheter associated fibroblastic sleeve
“Here we report the case of a 76-year-old woman with a 3 Fr/20 cm polyurethane midline catheter on which the development of a surrounding fibroblastic sleeve was documented during serial, routine ultrasound follow-up” Fabiani et al (2024).
Quality review of central venous catheter placement video on YouTube – Full Text
“The quality of information related to central venous catheter placement on YouTube is highly variable. Specifically, videos that provide valuable information and those that have the potential to mislead viewers do not have a noticeable difference in terms of views and popularity” Ağaçkıran and Ağaçkıran (2024).
Tunneled dialysis catheter placement in the end stage renal disease
“Translumbar catheter placement is associated with high technical success rates and prolonged patency, while the transhepatic approach serves as a last resort for patients with both superior and inferior vena cava occlusions” Raskin et al (2024).
Managing PICC site problems associated with toxic epidermal necrolysis
“We present a 69-year-old male with recurrent bladder tumor receiving atezolizumab via PICC, developing TEN and catheter-associated skin impairment (CASI)” Li et al (2024).
AI model for central catheter tip verification
“This study illustrates the potential of AI-based models in accurately and reliably determining CVC placement in chest x-rays. The proposed method shows high accuracy and offers improved interpretability, important for clinical decision-making. The findings also highlight the importance of dataset quality and diversity in training AI models for medical image analysis” Stroeder et al (2024).
Summary of implantable port procedural techniques – From pocket location to first time access
“This review comprehensively summarizes the diverse choices of implantation procedural techniques related to the pocket location, vein access, port specification, catheterization method, puncture guidance, single-incision technique, catheter tip positioning method, port fixation, skin closure, and first-use period” Wu et al (2024).
Removal of knotted guidewire during CVC placement – Full Text
“A very rare complication of guidewire knotting was observed despite the use of US-guidance during needle and wire placement. The use of US, computed tomography, and fluoroscopy were beneficial for diagnosis, while the hybrid operating room provided the optimal environment for the removal procedure” Matsushita et al (2024).
Bundle to reduce ECMO blood stream infection
“There is a high prevalence of blood stream infections (BSI) associated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in adults. The increasing use of ECMO coupled with the patient risk factors places patient at high risk for BSIs” Radhakrishnan et al (2024).
Risk prediction model for PICC-related bloodstream infections
“The present meta-analysis identified risk factors for PICC-RBSIs and developed a predictive model based on these findings, incorporating 10 risk factors that integrate both patient-specific and procedural factors” Zhang et al (2024).
Assessment of blood culture initial specimen diversion device – Full Text
“A model to simulate CVC colonization and contamination compared standard cultures with ISDD technique. ISDD detected 100% of colonized CVCs while decreasing false-positive cultures from 36% to 16%” Rupp et al (2024).
Central venous catheterisation training – Full Text
“The study focused on addressing the challenges in learning central venous catheterisation, particularly in reducing learner discomfort and enhancing procedural efficiency. A significant barrier faced by learners is fear and lack of awareness regarding arterial puncture, a common complication during CVC” Tsai et al (2024).
Video for venipuncture awareness education in children – Full Text
“For pediatric patients scheduled to undergo venipuncture, preprocedural education via a head-mounted display for immersive virtual reality was more effective compared with video-based education via a tablet in terms of reducing pain and distress” Lee et al (2024).
Fractures complicating intraosseous access in pediatric patients – Full Text
“This review supports the rarity of fracture as a complication following the use of an IO needle in pediatric age group, emphasizing the need for additional research to elucidate the underlying risk factors associated with fracture in these cases” Williams et al (2024).
Prevalence of needle stick injuries – Full Text
“Our study aims to determine the prevalence of NSIs among HCWs and its associated factors in a tertiary healthcare centre in Kerala, India” Raj et al (2024).
Interventions to reduce pain in children undergoing venipuncture – Full Text
“Buzzy and informational videos are potentially effective methods to facilitate venipuncture-related pain management in children. The use of pain management methods during venipuncture is recommended, especially in children younger than 10 years old” Kahriman et al (2024).
Relief of needle-related pain during blood collection – Full Text
“Pain reduction interventions, including topical anesthetic, cooling spray and audiovisual distraction, are effective methods for alleviating pain during venipuncture. Participants who received a topical anesthetic reported the lowest pain scores and highest levels of satisfaction” Puangrab et al (2024).
Pain and anxiety reduction during venipuncture in pediatric patients – Full Text
“Administering 0.5 mg/kg of oral Melatonin 30 min before venipuncture reduces procedure-related pain and anxiety in pediatric patients and may be associated with higher venipuncture success rates” Rahafard et al (2024).
Compliance with central line maintenance bundles – Full Text
“We studied the adoption and compliance of CLABSI prevention bundle programs and CLABSI rates in ICUs in a large network of acute care hospitals across Canada” Zhou et al (2024).
Volume of residual air in commercial IV fluid containers – Full Text
“Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) intravenous fluid (IVF) containers contain residual air, introducing the risk of venous air embolism (VAE). Venous air embolism occurs when air displaces blood flow in vasculature” Babcock et al (2024).
Modified Seldinger technique for PICC in newborns – Full Text
“To evaluate the effectiveness of peripheral central catheterization by comparing the modified Seldinger technique and the conventional technique in critically ill newborns” Secco et al (2024).
Nursing perceptions of intravenous fluid management practices – Full Text
“This study supports improving nursing education to understand better the differences between fluid volume status and volume responsiveness. Our study also provides evidence that nurses need access to more sophisticated tools to conduct dynamic assessments and better meet patients’ needs” Crowe (2024).
Cerebral venous air embolism management – Full Text
“It can occur during the insertion of peripheral cannulas or central midline catheters, following lung biopsy procedures, or during vascular surgeries, particularly those involving the head and neck region. CAE can also develop during the removal of central venous cannulas, as air may enter the bloodstream in the process. When air enters the bloodstream, it can travel to the cerebral blood vessels, where it may be trapped, forming bubbles that obstruct the blood flow” Ahmed et al (2024).
Impact of central line care bundle
“To analyze the impact on CLABSI rates following the introduction of a central line maintenance bundle audit process” Linke et al (2024).
Medication loss associated with small volume infusions
“The proposed interventions significantly decreased the incidence of fluid remaining in the IV line before the air detector in the BD Alaris Pump, IV bag, and IV vial, presumably decreasing medication loss” Dave et al (2024).
Battery-powered intraosseous access device review – Full Text
“To demonstrate the safety and performance of the Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System, particularly in the pediatric patient population, a retrospective observational study was conducted in 2021 and 2022.” Philbeck et al (2024).
Leadership impacts on CLABSI prevention
“Intense focus by leadership on key CLABSI prevention process measures was associated with lower CLABSI SIRs” McMullen et al (2024).
Hospital-at-home intravenous administration overview
“Some injections may be given over a longer time or as continuous infusions through a pump. This allows fewer visits by healthcare staff. Transport and storage of such injections at home also needs special care. In the same way, some medicines that need to be stored safely require special care. Care should be taken to avoid risk of infection from regular visits of doctors and healthcare staff. Medical waste must be carefully disposed of to prevent pollution” Peinovich et al (2024).
Bedside tunneled dialysis catheter insertion
“The placement of ultrasound guided tunneled dialysis catheters at the bedside following a pre-procedural evaluation of the right jugular, brachiocephalic, and femoral veins is a safe option resulting in expedited patient care, decreased resource utilization, and significant cost savings” Ostroff et al (2024).
IV dressing practice compliance
“Male sex and gauze dressing had a higher risk of non-compliant dressing; presence of one or more lumens infusing, central venous catheter, PICC line, implantable port and contact precautions were associated with a lower risk of non-compliant dressing” Munigala et al (2024).
The evolving role of the oncology nurse – Full Text
“The results of the study allow a better understanding of the emergent roles of oncology nursing. The importance of self-care initiatives and education are emphasized as critical to support nurses in their complex, busy, and emotionally charged work environment and to help retain existing nurses and attract new individuals into the profession” Grenon et al (2024).
Impact of IV infusion rate of critically ill patients
“We compared the immediate and sustained effects of 500 mL of crystalloid administered at slow (333 mL/h) versus fast rates (999 mL/h) on mean arterial pressure (MAP) in critically ill patients” Tomotani et al (2024).
Role of parenteral nutrition in the management of acute pancreatitis
“For these patients, PN can be provided in a manner that is safe, is metabolically appropriate, and follows the principles of modern critical care nutrition” McClave and Martindale (2024).
Preventing backflow and occlusion of short-term dialysis catheters
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the backflow associated with two NFCs (Neutron™ and Tego™) compared to the standard closure” Privitera et al (2024).
IV dressing skin reactions in children
“Central line dressings (CLDs) may be associated with adverse skin reactions in hospitalized children. Currently, standardized protocols to guide the management of cutaneous CLD reactions are unavailable at our children’s hospital and in the pediatric literature” Mulinda et al (2024).
Prevention of centrally inserted central catheter occlusion – Full Text
“In this study, continuous infusion technique with pre-filled elastic pumps was successfully used in critically ill patients for prevention of CICC occlusion, without major undesired effects” Jia et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter assessment
“Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) assessment and decision making should be evidence based to minimize risks and enhance patient care” Ray-Barruel et al (2024).
Effect of IV access on stress hormone plasma concentrations in children
“Limited data are available on the hormonal response of children to venepuncture or intravenous cannulation (IVC). Catecholamines [epinephrine (E) and norepinephrine (NE)] have been traditionally recognized as stress hormones” Sastry et al (2024).
PICC length measurement in neonates – Full Text
“To compare the conventional measurement with an alternative measurement for inserting peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in neonates” Dorea et al (2024).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in pediatrics – Full Text
“This study characterized outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) orders and associated antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) pharmacist recommendations made in a freestanding children’s hospital” Trisno et al (2024).
Comparison of IV fluid flow rates by fluid height and catheter size – Full Text
“This study investigates the mechanics of peripheral venous fluid therapy and provides foundational data for future nursing research on fluid management” Kim et al (2024).
High-pressure-resistant peripherally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“To confirm the benefits of using peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) for diagnostic imaging in diabetic patients with malignant tumors and to provide a research basis for follow-up research” Zhang et al (2024).
Risk factors associated with CLABSI mortality – Full Text
“The study included a total of 321 patients. The observed thirty-day mortality rate was 46.1%. A central venous catheter (CVC) was present in 276 patients (86%), and in 66 of these patients (23.9%) the CVC was removed” Gezer et al (2024).
Expert consensus on tunnelling PICC
“To formulate an expert consensus on an evidence-based overview of all topics related to the Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters” Li et al (2024).
Blood donation vascular access techniques
“Options for IV access include a 16-gauge hypodermic needle attached to the FWB collection bag (straight stick technique [SST]) and an 18-gauge angiocatheter with a saline lock (saline lock technique [SLT]), which may improve access given its confirmatory flash chamber and medic familiarity” Rodgers et al (2024).
Nursing management approach for CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“We aim to eradicate CR-BSIs within the surgical intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals. To achieve this goal, we have introduced a comprehensive quality improvement framework designed not only to benefit our own ICU but also to serve as a model for implementation in other similar healthcare settings” Xu et al (2024).
Anaphylaxis associated with PICC catheterization
“The increasing incidence of anaphylaxis related to PICC catheterization necessitates greater awareness among healthcare providers. Further research is needed to identify the exact culprits during PICC insertion and develop effective strategies for preventing anaphylactic reactions” Wu et al (2024).
Development of sensor module for rapid detection of extravasation
“Basic characteristics of each function was evaluated and a proof of concept experiment demonstrated a rapid detection of infiltration/extravasation within a few s. Measurement of leaked fluid volume during the event was also demonstrated” Al Farisi et al (2024).