CLABSI risk and needleless intravenous connectors meta-analysis
“We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the risk for CLA-BSI associated with the use of a new NC with an improved engineering design’ Tabak et
ECG control of catheter tip position during implantation of femoral venous port
ECG guidance is effective to assess catheter tip position during femoral port placement and avoids the need for radiological methods” Gibault et al (2015). Reference:
CLABSI prevention in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients
The first important step is introduction of CLABSI rate monitoring in this high-risk patient population” Snarski et al (2015). Reference: Snarski, E., Mank, A., Iacobelli,
Prediction of CRBSIs in patients with haematologic malignancies
The aim of this study was to predict the probability of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in patients with haematologic malignancies using a modified
Evaluation of PICC complications in orthopedic inpatients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the complications of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in orthopedic patients with chronic bone orthopedic infection” Schneider
Diagnosis and management of central venous catheter infections in children
Despite preventative measures, central venous catheter-related infections are common, with rates of 0.5-2.8/1000 catheter days in children and 0.6-2.5/1000 catheter days in neonates” Chesshyre et
Needlestick prevention prior to EU Directive in a sample of Italian hospitals
Needlesticks and cuts are the most common occupational injuries in healthcare workers (HCWs). Directive 2010/32/EU defines principles and preventive interventions” Di Bari et al (2015).
Propofol extravasation cause of forearm compartment syndrome
She suffered extravasation of her propofol infusion, which resulted in intrinsic compression within her forearm muscle compartments” Kalraiya et al (2015). Reference: Kalraiya, A.J., Madanipour,
PICC associated venous thromboembolism in upper and lower extremities
We examined the risk of venous thromboembolism in deep veins of the arm, leg and chest following PICC placement” Greene et al (2015). Reference: Greene,
Managing peripherally inserted central catheter complications
This prospective observational single-centre study aimed to investigate PICC-related complications after implementation of a multidisciplinary approach to PICC care and compared it with previous literature”
Cost comparison of PICC and implanted subcutaneous ports
The global costs of the implantation of a PICC Line and of an implanted subcutaneous port in the interventional radiology room and in the operating
Inferior thyroid artery pseudoaneurysm during the central line placement
We report a case of iatrogenic inferior thyroid artery pseudoaneurysm during the central line placement due to internal jugular vein puncture” Ruan et al (2015).
Seventy one percent of fungal endocarditis in neonates associated with CVAD
Ninety-two percent of the patients were premature. Right atrium was the most common vegetation site (63%). Seventy one percent of cases reported were associated with
UCI receives $5 Million to advance bloodstream infection detection technology
Infection Control today report “A UC Irvine research team will receive up to $5 million to further develop a bloodstream infection detection system that speeds
Ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization in pediatric patients
The results suggest that ultrasound-guided IJV catheterization can be performed easily and without any serious complications in pediatric patients, even when performed by visiting house
Compliance with standard precautions by nursing staff in Brazil versus Hong Kong
However, suboptimal compliance with SP has been consistently reported in the nursing literature. This study evaluated the differences of compliance with SP among nurses from
Efficiency of chlorhexidine–silver sulfadiazine-impregnated venous catheters at subclavian sites
This study determined the cost of a CVC, diagnosis of CRBSI, and antimicrobial agents to treat CRBSI; we did not consider the cost of increased
Vincristine extravasation rates from peripheral IV access devices
Vincristine infiltration was 0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0-0.16%) while that of non-vesicant chemotherapy was 0.7% (95%CI 0.1-2.6%)” DiDomenico et al (2015). Reference: DiDomenico, C., Clerico,
Parenteral nutrition utilisation following implementation of multidisciplinary nutrition support team
Weekly multidisciplinary review of patients receiving PN was associated with reductions in the number of patients started on PN, total days that patients received PN,
Will increased bundle compliance reduce CLABSI rates?
There was a nonsignificant trend in decreasing CLABSI rates as PICUs improved bundle policy compliance. Given that few PICUs reported full compliance with these policies,
Impact of reporting CLABSI on blood culture and antibiotic utilisation
Mandatory public reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infection did not impact blood culture and antibiotic utilization, suggesting that clinicians have not shifted their practice in
Neonatal CLABSI rate reduced to 1.43 per 1000 catheter days
Using the model for improvement and evidenced-based interventions, this QI project has been associated with reduction in the CLABSI rate by 89%, and over 430