Catheter-related candidemia in non-ICU patients – Full Text
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, Candida spp. was a notable cause of CRBSIs in our center, underscoring the importance of considering Candida spp. in suspected CRBSI cases, including those in non-ICU settings and in those with PVADs” Scaglione et al (2024).
Neonatal sedation during CICC placement
“Critically ill newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit often require a centrally inserted central catheter. Achieving an appropriate level of sedation and analgesia is paramount for procedure success and patient safety, avoiding the potential risks associated with excessive deep sedation” Barone et al (2024).
Including vascular access in advanced care planning
“Advance care planning (ACP) is a process where individuals identify, express, and communicate their personal values, life goals, and preferences for care. ACP may be feasible in chemotherapy infusion centers or chronic dialysis centers during patient treatment” Yamarik et al (2024).
Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy in lung transplant recipients – Full Text
“OPAT is an effective and safe therapeutic modality for bacterial eradication post-LTx, associated with a significant reduction in hospitalization days and treatment costs” Bart et al (2024).
History of hemodialysis vascular access – Full Text
“The use of AVGs and tunneled central venous catheters increased progressively to the point that, in 1997, the first evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for HD vascular access recommended that they only be used if a functioning AVF could not be established” Besarab et al (2024).
CRBSI treatment case study – Full Text
“We present a case of an immunocompetent pediatric patient with severe hemophilia B and M. cosmeticum CRBSI. While the patient’s hemophilia B precluded a standard line holiday, he successfully cleared his infection with two line exchanges followed by two weeks of antibiotics” Turock et al (2024).
Predicting catheter-related thrombosis in cancer patients – Full Text
“Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) is a common complication for patients who receive central venous catheter (CVC) placement. This study investigated the risk factors for CRT and developed a nomogram for CRT prediction among cancer patients” Wang et al (2024).
Central venous port associated sterile inflammation – Full Text
“Here, we report a case of sterile inflammation along a tunneled catheter pathway after trabectedin infusion from the CVP, with residual postinflammatory changes even after CVP removal” Kamohara et al (2024).
Cochrane review protocol to assess vascular access devices in people diagnosed with cancer – Full Text
“To assess the relative effectiveness and vascular access device (VAD)-related complications of VADs in people requiring prolonged systemic anti-cancer treatment” Duggan et al (2024).
Infusion therapy during future pandemics – Full Text
“This study examined how certain nursing practices may have impacted central line-associated bloodstream infection rates among ICU patients with COVID-19 during the first few months of the pandemic” Weaver et al (2024).
Invasive candida infections in neonatal intensive care units – Full Text
“This review aims to provide an overview of risk factors for invasive Candida infections and current perspectives regarding antifungal prophylaxis use” Dermitzaki et al (2024).
Accidental intra-arterial administration of medication – Full Text
“Difficult intravenous (IV) access may be associated with unintentional arterial cannulation. If IV access is difficult or the free IV drip is sluggish, strict vigilance and repeated confirmation are needed to prevent unintentional arterial cannulation” Kunioku et al (2024).
Non-tunneled haemodialysis CRBSI study – Full Text
“Our results show high rates of infection with temporary vascular catheters in Sri Lanka, mainly due to Gram-positive bacteria. Diabetes mellitus, duration of catheterisation, low serum albumin, haemoglobin level and CBS on admission were identified as significant risk factors for CRBSI” Muthukuda et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter care protocols and patient safety outcomes – Full Text
“A total of 24% of patients experienced PVC loss within the first 24 h after insertion. Failure to comply with the protocol resulted in 80% more catheter loss and increased the cost of cannulation by 46.84%. Low compliance with PVC care protocols significantly increases the risk of catheter loss, suggesting the need for increased training and strict protocol implementation” Bibiano Guillén et al (2024).
Review of nurses knowledge of aseptic non touch technique – Full Text
“ANTT knowledge is insufficient among nurses in China, and its importance is not widely recognised. Continuous efforts are required to strengthen this knowledge. Constructing sustained, multiform, and stratified training programmes may represent an effective method to strengthen ANTT knowledge among nurses and promote its clinical use” Chen et al (2024).
PipTaz elastomeric pump stability study – Full Text
“Bacterial respiratory tract infections (e.g., in patients with cystic fibrosis) may be treated with the intravenous infusion of a piperacillin/tazobactam (P/T) solution through an elastomeric device. In the present work, we combined a 24-h drug stability study with an assessment of the drug solution flow rate during an in vitro simulated infusion” Négrier et al (2024).
Antibiotic lock therapy in pediatric oncology and hematology patients – Full Text
“One of the main drawbacks of tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) is catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) can be combined with systemic antibiotics to achieve catheter salvage” de Frutos Porras et al (2024).
Training for ultrasound-guided CICC placement in newborns – Full Text
“Centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) are increasingly used in neonatal care. CICCs have garnered attention and adoption owing to their advantageous features. Therefore, achieving clinical competence in ultrasound-guided CICC insertion in term and preterm infants is of paramount importance for neonatologists” Zini et al(2024).
Reducing plastic waste in ITU from longer use of IV administration sets – Full Text
“This study demonstrates the benefits of 7-day replacement intervals for intravenous administration and invasive monitoring sets. We established this in terms of waste reduction, patient safety and costs” Schluep et al (2024).
Long peripheral venous catheter performance – Full Text
“The rapid dissemination of portable ultrasound machines has eased ultrasound-guided intravenous access and facilitated increased use of long peripheral venous catheters (LPCs). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance and complications of LPCs” Krath et al (2024).
Central venous catheter bundle study – Full Text
“The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of CBRSIs in an intensive care unit following international literature guidelines for managing vascular lines in critically ill patients. These guidelines include changing vascular lines every 7 days, using needle-free devices and port protectors, standardising closed infusion lines, employing chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings, and utilising sutureless devices for catheter securement” Lucchini et al (2024).
Virtual reality reduces pain and anxiety of children undergoing vein puncture – Full Text
“VR technology has been shown to effectively mitigate the pain and anxiety experienced by children during venipuncture. Despite the positive findings, more research is needed to better understand the role of VR in children undergoing venipuncture” Wei et al (2024).
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BSI risk in patients receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“This study identified the incidence of and risk factors for developing BSI, such as a longer average daily infusion time of PPNs and all intravenous fluids, in patients receiving PPN therapy” Shimoda et al (2024).
IV medication administration error during the perioperative period – Full Text
“Intravenous (IV) medication administration error remains a major concern during the perioperative period. This review examines inadvertent IV anaesthesia induction agent administration via high-risk routes” Patel (2024).
Purple glove syndrome management
“Purple glove syndrome (PGS) is a rare condition characterized by limb edema, discoloration, and pain associated with intravenous and oral phenytoin administration” Mutsago et al (2024).
CLABSI rates in trauma patients
“This study aimed to identify the rate of positive (+)CLABSI in trauma patients and risk factors associated with (+)CLABSI” Aryan et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter placement by nurses – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided technique can be a safer, faster, and more effective alternative to the traditional approach for nurses to establish intravenous access across different clinical settings and age groups” Tian et al (2024).
Home CLABSI rate decreased by 52%
“The ambulatory CLABSI rate decreased by 52% from 0.25 to 0.12 per 1000 CL days post intervention, achieved within 27 months; 117 CLABSI were prevented, with $4.2 million hospital charges and 702 hospital days avoided” Wong et al (2024).
Improving appropriate PICC use
“A large-scale, multihospital QI initiative to improve appropriate PICC use yielded substantial return on investment from cost-offset of prevented complications” Heath et al (2024).
PICC placement in neonates study – Full Text
“This study aims to assess the comparative effectiveness of a conventional splitting needle or a peelable cannula vs. the modified Seldinger technique (MST) by utilizing a dedicated micro-insertion kit across various clinically significant metrics, including insertion success, complications, and catheter-related infections” van Rens et al (2024).
Best practice in the use of peripheral venous catheters – Full Text
“Simplified, standardized, bundled solutions are needed to reduce avoidable harm from PIVCs. Healthcare practice has changed over time and new educational tools are needed to adapt to increased workload and time constraints” Mimoz et al (2024).
Central venous access device-related thrombosis in children – Full Text
“This is the latest systematic review of risk factors and incidence of CRT in children. A total of 47 studies involving 262,587 patients were included in our meta-analysis, according to which the pooled prevalence of CRT was 9.1%. This study identified several of the most critical risk factors affecting CRT in children, including D-dimer, insertion location, type of catheter, number of lumens, catheter indwelling time, and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Fu et al (2024).
Validated miniMAGIC-Brazil guide – Full Text
“The content of all recommendations, named as miniMAGIC-Brasil, was validated by the expert committee after two stages of evaluation. All recommendations had an overall agreement index of 0.91” Felipe et al (2024).
Central venous catheter fracture case study – Full Text
“The decision to remove and replace the malfunctioning catheter was made by the patient’s physician. However, during the removal process, both the retaining suture and the catheter were inadvertently severed” Sabzi et al (2024).
Patient mobilization with femoral catheters
“This study supports that the presence of femoral catheters alone should not limit the progression of mobility interventions. Using clinical judgement and specialty training, burn therapists can safely mobilize burn ICU patients with femoral catheters in place” O’Neil et al (2024).
Extravasation most reported radiopharmaceutical adverse event
“A total of 128 reports were collected, including 65 cases of extravasations, 18 adverse reactions, and 45 drug interactions. Over the years, reporting has been increasing, adverse reactions occurred at a higher incidence than reported in the literature, and each anomalous biodistribution was analysed for possible drug interaction” Martínez et al (2024).
Tunnelled femorally inserted central catheter and PICC comparison – Full Text
“There were no differences in catheter-related outcomes between the matched cohort of tFICC and PICC patients, suggesting that tFICCs are a possible alternative for vascular access when the veins of the upper extremities or thoracic region are not viable for catheterisation” McManus et al (2024).
Implantable port catheter tip location and complication rates
“The position of the catheter tip of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD) is a risk factor for postoperative complications. The study aim was to assess the early and late complications (EC and LC) associated with the position of the catheter tip in cancer patients” Hamri et al (2024).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy uncompensated provider time
“In this study of a large academic OPAT program, the median amount of unbilled OPAT management time was 27 minutes per week, per OPAT course” Schranz et al (2024).
Implantable port care standards
“This study aimed to determine the practices of nurses working in pediatric and adult oncology clinics regarding totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) care” Gündogdu et al (2024).
IV dressing changes completed by vascular access team
“The VAT consistently followed the bundled components, including use of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)-impregnated dressings on all patients unless an allergy was identified” Draper et al (2024).
Devices for vasopressor administration – RCT protocol – Full Text
“VIPCA is a feasibility RCT whose outcomes will inform the feasibility and design of a multicentre Phase-3 trial comparing routes of vasopressor delivery” Watts et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided PIVC insertion reduces pain
“This study aimed to compare patients’ experience of pain during ultrasound (US)-guided peripheral venipuncture versus conventional peripheral venipuncture” Junges et al (2024).
Infusion phlebitis rates in the emergency department
“The incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis was 31%, which was grade 1 in 29.7% and grade 2 in 1.3% of the emergency department participants” Bakcek Akcelik and Ayhan (2024).
Unplanned early implantable port removal – Full Text
“This study aims to determine the risk factors associated with unplanned (catheter removal other than completion of treatment plan) early (within 90 days of catheter implantation) implantable port catheter removal” Lu et al (2024).
Difficult removal of PICC case study – Full Text
“In neonates, PICC may have obstacles in insertion and removal, methods such as posture changes, wet and hot compresses, and local massage can help” He et al (2024).
Intervention delivers significant decrease in CLABSI – Full Text
“We aimed to analyze the impact of applying 10% povidone iodine (PI) twice daily to both nares in addition to chlorhexidine (CHG) bathing on nosocomial (MRSA) bacteremia in critically ill patients” Nahra et al (2024).
Dalbavancin use in people who inject drugs – Full Text
“In this first UK cohort, dalbavancin was used off licence and in persons facing barriers to conventional therapies. Where data is available, it was safe and effective. Dalbavancin appears a potentially valuable tool in improving outcomes for PWID” Bresges et al (2024).
Are routine chest radiographs still indicated after central line insertion – Full Text
“This scoping review addresses: (i) the justification for routine post-insertion radiographs, (ii) whether it would better to use post-insertion POCUS instead, and (iii) the perceived barriers to change” Brindley et al (2024).
Gram-negative bacteremia risk factors in children
“Carbapenem resistance was revealed in 27.6 % of isolates. Carbapenem and colistin resistance increased over the years. The most common risk factors were the presence of a central-venous catheter and pediatric intensive care unit admission” Gumus et al (2024).
Risk assessment models for PICC-related venous thrombosis
“This review aims to compare the performance of available risk assessment models (RAMs) for predicting peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thrombosis (PICC-RVT) in adult patients with cancer” Hu et al (2024).
Management of implantable port complications – Full Text
“Totally implanted venous access devices (TIVAD)/chemoports are indispensable in the management of cancer patients, especially in patients requiring long duration of infusion and prolonged treatment. Although chemoports are associated with a spectrum of complications, proper technique of implantation and use makes it a safe and reliable tool” Sharma and Pandey (2024).