Safety of peripheral intravenous administration of vasoactive medication
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of vasoactive medication administered through peripheral intravenous access” Cardenas-Garcia et al (2015). Reference: Cardenas-Garcia, J.,
Central venous catheter associated histological changes of the central veins
Circumferential neointimal hyperplasia occurred after surgical cutdown of the external jugular vein in a rat model and was caused by SMC activation, proliferation, and infiltration
Comparative outcomes of β-lactam antibiotics in OPAT
OPAT with β-lactam antibiotics is effective, but antibiotic switches for adverse events were more frequent with oxacillin use” Lee et al (2015). Reference: Lee, B.,
Comparison of blood culture and multiplex real-time pcr for the diagnosis of sepsis
In this study, we evaluated the diagnostic performance of multiplex real-time PCR (LightCycler SeptiFast), and compared with blood cultures and cultures from focus of infection
Intravenous antibiotics for suspected early onset neonatal sepsis
The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the treatment failure of suspected early onset neonatal sepsis with either 3-day or 5-day course
Overview of sharps injuries among health-care workers
They are associated with lack of training, instrument and procedure risk, fatigue and stress. The occupational distribution is nurses 45 %, technicians 20 %, doctors
Article explains the role of the transfusion safety officer
We provide a description of how we utilize our hospital-based TSO to improve transfusion safety and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintenance of certification
Protocol for thawed plasma administration to trauma patients
Almost 50% of trauma-related fatalities within the first 24 hours of injury are related to hemorrhage” Stubbs et al (2015). Reference: Stubbs, J.R., Zielinski, M.D.,
Intravenous fluid choice in the management of sepsis
In a relatively short period of time, we’ve made aggressive fluid resuscitation and early antibiotics the standard of care and now focus our attention on
Patients’ experiences of safety during haemodialysis treatment
Although haemodialysis patients perceived multiple risks, most patients reported feeling safe during their treatment” Lovink et al (2015). Reference: Lovink M.H., Kars M.C., de Man-van
Impact of bundles to reduce CLABSI in New York State hospitals
Despite efforts to reduce Central Line Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report there are over 40,000 infections that
Effect of daily chlorhexidine cloth bathing on MRSA transmission
Our objective is to evaluate daily universal patient bathing with chlorhexidine gloconate (CHG) impregnated cloths in the reduction of MRSA transmission and infection” Rafuse (2015).
Focusing on central line maintenance practices
The objective of the project was to achieve and sustain a rate of zero CLABSIs by improving central line maintenance practices” Maudlin et al (2015).
Education decreases blood culture contamination rate
The standard of American Society of Microbiology for Blood Culture Contamination (BCC) rate is 3%” Larang et al (2015). Reference: Larang, R.S., Repayo, L., Espiritu-Fuller,
Caregiver and patient advocate project improves central line management
A root cause analysis (RCA) and process mapping helped identify common deficiencies and process fragmentation in managing patients with central-lines (CLs) across the care continuum”
Estimating CLABSI rates by sampling denominator data
For locations with a higher number of CLDs per month, sampling 1 d/wk is a valid and accurate alternative to daily collection of CLABSI denominator
Central venous catheters for hemodialysis
Application of a central venous catheter (CVC), as a temporary or permanent vascular access for hemodialysis, has been continuous practice at the Sarajevo Pediatric Clinic,
The impact of vascular access on dialysis outcomes
The purpose of this research is to show the demographic structure of the hemodialysis center in Konjic, and also demonstrate the impact of vascular access
Mortality in hemodialysis patients over 65 years of age
The most common cause of hemodialysis mortality relates to cardiovascular diseases (60.2%), regardless of frequent innovations and improvement of hemodialysis procedures” Coric et al (2015).
Review of vascular access related thrombosis in France
We aimed to determine a better understanding of the current practice patterns around vascular access thrombosis in France, with 4 axes: incidence, surveillance protocol, treatment,
High-performance work practices to prevent central line-associated blood stream infections
In this study, we sought to explore the potential role HPWPs may play in explaining differences in the success of CLABSI reduction efforts involving otherwise
Risk factors for central line-associated venous thrombosis in children
Identifying risk factors related to central venous line (CVL) placement could potentially minimize central line-associated venous thrombosis (CLAVT). We sought to identify the clinical factors