How effective are outpatient antibiotic therapy services?
This study assessed the safety and outcome of patients receiving OPAT in an academic inner-city ID clinic in Detroit, Michigan” Suleyman et al (2016). Abstract:
E-learning as a method of for nutrition and hydration training
BAPEN (the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) has invested in updating its virtual learning environment (VLE) platform and a range of e-learning modules
Pharmaceutical and clinical aspects of lipid injectable emulsions
The first clinically successful lipid injectable emulsion was marketed in 1961, consisting of soybean oil triglycerides in sterile water for injection” Driscoll (2016). Abstract: The
Efficacy of PCT in guiding appropriateness of blood culture taking
We aimed to study the safety and efficacy of PCT in guiding blood culture taking in critically ill patients with suspected infection” van der Geest
Learning from military trauma vascular access management
The use of tourniquets and intraosseous needles, early blood and blood product transfusion, administration of tranexamic acid in pre-hospital settings, and consultant-led damage control resuscitation
Impact of an observation window at peripheral IV catheter sites
The aim of this study was to identify the effect of an observation window (OW) at peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter sites on early detection of
Review of VTE prevention for patients with cancer and CVAD
In 2013, the International Initiative on Thrombosis and Cancer (ITAC-CME), established to reduce the global burden of VTE in patients with cancer, published international guidelines
Review of IV catheter complications in the ICU
To describe all post-insertion complications involving most used intravascular access, and to determine whether the use of a new-generation transparent dressing (3M™ IV Advanced) might
Central venous catheter complications in pediatric patients
To analyze the rate of infections and complications after surgeon-performed, largely ultrasound-guided, central venous catheter (CVC) placement in a pediatric population and to identify patients
Alternative technique to replace longer term vascular access device
We describe an innovative technique for re-utilizing central venous access sites in patients who have chronic central venous access needs” Johnson et al (2016). Abstract:
Laboratory monitoring of children on home parenteral nutrition
A structured team approach to laboratory monitoring of home PN patients can simplify PN management, significantly decrease monthly laboratory costs, and lead to fewer laboratory
Antibiotic lock therapy for treating CLABSI
In patients with CLABSI due to Gram-negative pathogens, the use of ALT along with systemic antibiotics has an excellent catheter salvage rate” Soman et al
Management of vascular access in a haemodialysis clinic
We sought to evaluate the change in admission and procedural outcomes before and after the establishment of a vascular surgeon-led comprehensive renal vascular access clinic
What is the outcome of leaving peripheral IV catheters longer than 96 hours
This study aimed to assess the risk factors for PIVC phlebitis in adults and provide a basis for indwelling time decisions” Zhu et al (2016).
Systematic review on reducing procedural pain in neonates
To assess the acceptability of methods that increase trial inclusion in meta-analyses, and the level of evidence for skin-to-skin contact for procedural pain in infants”
Reducing blood culture contamination with a focus on skin antisepsis
“However, the average BC contamination rate (CR) in US hospitals is 2.9%, potentially resulting in unnecessary antibiotic use and excessive therapy costs” Story-Roller and Weinstein (2016).
Which intravenous crystalloid solution to treat hemorrhagic shock
The aim of the present study is to compare the effects of three crystalloid solutions, such as Normal saline (NS), lactated Ringers (LR) and Plasma-lyte
What is the impact of parenteral nutrition infusion interruption
Parenteral nutrition (PN) is required with pediatric procedures such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). However, risks associated with temporary PN infusion interruption remain unclear”
Central venous catheter malposition due to dialysis catheter
A chest X-ray showed formation of a catheter loop inside the left brachiocephalic vein, probably due to hindrance by the dialysis catheter” Rao et al
GEDI vs. CVP goal-directed fluid resuscitation for COPD patients with septic shock
This study aimed to investigate the clinical effects of early goal-directed therapy according to the global end-diastolic volume index (GEDI) on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What is the best design for deep venous thrombosis ultrasound phantoms
Simulation models that demonstrate the pertinent anatomy are commercially available; however, these phantoms may be prohibitively expensive” Doctor et al (2016). Abstract: The annual incidence
Transition from parenteral to enteral nutrition in neonates
Growth in preterm infants is compromised during the transition phase of nutrition, when parenteral nutrition (PN) volumes are weaned with advancing enteral nutrition (EN) feeds,
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