To attain sustained success, infection control measures must be coupled with antimicrobial stewardship” Rizwan et al (2016). Abstract: Surveillance of healthcare associated infections (HAI) is

Although quality improvement (QI) interventions can reduce central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), their economic value is uncertain” Nuckols et al (2016).

In sick neonates, however, risk factors may disrupt this equilibrium and lead to thrombosis. The most important risk factor is the central venous catheter” van

Our study offers a simple assessment to identify cases of difficult intravenous access in prehospital emergency care. Of the numerous factors subjectively perceived as possibly

The different requirements set to biomaterials implants and devices in different clinical applications call for tailor-made strategies. Here, a modular coating-concept for biomaterials is reported,

Preoperative skin preparation with antimicrobial agents decreases the risk of surgical site infection, but concerns have been raised about the visibility of a common surgical

Guidelines endorse intravenous (IV) and intraosseous (IO) medication administration for cardiac arrest treatment” Clemency et al (2016). Abstract: Introduction: Guidelines endorse intravenous (IV) and intraosseous

The recently developed novel methodology of direct intraosseous (IO) delivery of LVs can efficiently transduce bone marrow cells, generating high levels of transgene expression in

IMW candidemic patients account for a substantial proportion of candidemia cases and have unique characteristics and high mortality rates” Eliakim-Raz et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND:

Tedizolid phosphate 0.8 mg/mL in 0.9% sodium chloride injection was physically compatible with 69 of 86 study drugs during simulated Y-site administration” Ghazi et al

In some studies, the dose of intravenous soybean oil (SO) has been associated with a decreased incidence of intestinal failure–associated liver disease” Ong et al

The study aim was to determine the population pharmacokinetics (PK) of teicoplanin in neonates, evaluate currently recommended regimens and explore the exposure–effect relationships” Ramos-Martín et

We aimed to determine whether a rapid review by a multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship team would improve the timeliness of optimal antimicrobial therapy for patients with

Therefore, these factors were considered in the development of a new guideline for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of vancomycin” Ye et al (2016). Abstract: Background:

To evaluate retrospectively the fracture risk of totally implanted venous access devices connected to Groshong silicone (SC) versus polyurethane (PU) catheters, inserted via the internal

To present a simple and affordable model able to properly simulate an ultrasound-guided venous access” Fürst et al (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To present a simple

Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred access for hemodialysis (HD). Buttonhole (BH) needling has increased following the introduction of “blunt” fistula needles. Although some reported

In conclusion, the present results suggest that albumin might be given as a bolus without leading to increased extravasation of albumin, in contrast to previous

Postoperative sepsis, hip fractures, and central-line infections cost 6 HLYs and 100 bed-days each” Hauck et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is little satisfactory evidence on the

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and variations of persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC)…” Steckiewicz et al (2016). Abstract: INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this study was to determine if caregivers were capable of administering hypodermoclysis in the home hospice setting” Vidal et al (2016). Abstract:

Double or persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a common anomaly in thoracic venous system” Kumar and Shafiq (2016). Abstract: Surviving sepsis guideline supports