IV vancomycin monitoring clinic – Full Text
“A nurse-led VVC was a safe, effective and inexpensive modality for administering outpatient vancomycin” Grattan et al (2021).
CVC insertion guidewire migration
“There was no association between CVC insertion point (SCV versus IJV) nor the side of insertion and the site of guidewire migration” Reichmann-Ariel et al (2021).
Continuous vancomycin infusion benefits
“Continuous infusion vancomycin was associated with more rapid attainment of target levels and a lower rate of nephrotoxicity” Schlobohm et al (2021).
Smart infusion pump technology
“We observed and analyzed nurses when they interacted with smart pumps and heuristically evaluated the smart pump to identify usability problems” Klarich et al (2021).
Amiodarone extravasation treatment
“So this study aims to investigate the effect of chrysin on amiodarone extravasation-induced skin injury model in rats” Liu et al (2021).
Central catheter salvage in newborn – Full Text
“The use of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of infections resulted in a low prevalence of salvage of the central venous catheter” Secco et al (2021).
COVID-19 and vascular access device thrombosis
“Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 that receive vascular access devices experienced higher rates of VTE than those that do not” Sebolt et al (2021).
Candida-associated CRBSI mortality
“In pediatric cancer patients with Candida-associated CRBSIs, evaluation of the patient for organ involvement including liver and spleen ultrasonography and cardiac involvement with echocardiography are essential regardless of the patients’ clinical picture” Duzgol et al (2021).
Idle central venous access devices
“This study found that 1 of every 5 CVADs had at least 1 day of idle time, with one fourth of their total dwell duration idle” Tripathi et al (2021).
CVC complications in AML patients
“The present study demonstrates that thrombosis and catheter-related bloodstream infections remain important complications of CVCs in AML patients” McKeown et al (2021).
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin self-administration training – Full Text
“Setting patient expectations and providing education on SCIg technique may improve patients’ ability to reach optimal infusion parameters and encourage individualization” Murphy et al (2021).
Peripheral IV care improvement
“Changes to policy, practices, and products plus education can improve the PIVC first-stick success, dwell time, documentation, and staff safety” Davidson and Arora (2021).
COVID-19 and infusion pump location
“Based on a low level of risk, a procedure was developed to direct clinicians as to when this process is appropriate during a national crisis” Hagle et al (2021).
Midline catheter placement
“Successful midline catheter programs require robust surveillance plans to monitor for appropriateness of use and complications, including bloodstream infections” Keleekai-Brapoh et al (2021).
Catheter lock solutions for reducing CRBSI
“The study showed that taurolidine lock solution seemed to be the most effective for the prevention of CRBSI in pediatric patients” Guo et al (2021).
Elastomeric pump connection study – Full Text
“An analysis of patients from an outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy program is presented in which elastomeric pumps had failed to flow due to incomplete tightening of Luer lock needleless connections” Liu et al (2021).
Tunneled dialysis catheter dysfunction model
“The described model represents a reliable and reproducible large animal model of catheter dysfunction and bloodstream infection, which recreates all the main complications of TDC’s and so could be used as a validated large animal model to develop new therapies for TDC related infection, thrombosis/dysfunction and central venous stenosis” Celdran-Bonafonte et al (2021).
IV access for thoracic computed tomographic angiography
“Satisfactory aortic attenuation achieved with non-antecubital IVA is equivalent to attenuation achieved with antecubital IVA for T-CTA imaging” Winkler et al (2021).
CVC function during arm movement
“Catheter deformity is more frequent and more severe with the maximum adduction and flexion of the arm” Okamoto et al (2021).
PICC in cystic fibrosis patients
“The development of novel, intense antibiotic regimes, also known as ‘antibiotic eradication therapy’ (AET), have contributed to increased life expectancy of CF patients” Lee and Brasher (2021).
CVC insertion and impact of mediastinal radiotherapy – Full Text
“This demonstrated a stenosed left brachiocephalic vein lumen, almost completely occluded by the CVC” Barker et al (2021).
PICC pneumothorax
“The present case report is of a 32-week- and 4-day-old female fetus who was born at Mahzad Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital” Goli et al (2021).
Catheter related right atrial thrombus
“Catheter-related right atrial thrombus (CRAT) is a common finding in patients with central venous catheters (CVCs) and can cause CVC to malfunction” Akanya et al (2021).
Ultrasound CVC training outcomes – Full Text
“The first aim of this study was to evaluate if resident proficiency affects the failure rate in CVC positioning under ultrasound guidance” De Cassai et al (2021).
Ultrasound peripheral IV site review
“To correlate the standard practice of clinical assessment (VI/PE) with POC-US exam to determine the location and function of PIVC suspicious for malfunctioning” Frunza et al (2021).
CLABSI rate four year review
“Implementing the prevention bundles reduced CLABSI significantly in our ICU” Al-Khawaja et al (2021).
Infusion clinic compliance cost
“Costs associated with increased operational oversight and regulatory standards are a major contributing factor to the facility fee of hospital outpatient departments” Kusoski et al (2021).
Pediatric transfusion reactions
“Efforts should be made to develop transfusion guidelines, standardize practice, and educate physicians to prevent transfusion-related harm” Johns et al (2021).
How to activate chlorhexidine applicators
“Utilization of the side-to-side shake technique, as well as the up-and-down shake and “dab” techniques, significantly expedite the time it takes to use a chlorhexidine gluconate applicator” Wellington et al (2021).
Peripheral IV access training program for pediatric nurses
“Programs that include repeated simulation experiences may facilitate greater learning and thus increase the confidence of the nurses trained” Hackett et al (2021).
Chemotherapy closed-system transfer devices – Full Text
“Closed-system drug transfer devices (CSTDs) are used to prevent occupational exposure to hazardous drugs in health care providers” Chiang et al (2021).
Biplane ultrasound imaging peripheral IV access
“This proof-of-principle study demonstrates that the biplane ultrasound imaging approach for vessel cannulation resulted in an overall faster, more successful, and safer peripheral IV access than the standard single-plane transverse approach when performed by novice ultrasound users” Convissar et al (2021).
Massive transfusion in trauma
“In this opinion paper, the authors expose the evolution and challenge the classic paradigm and historic definition of massive transfusion” Gauss et al (2021).
CRBSI rates and COVID-19
“A dramatic increase of CR-BSIs was found during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reinforcement of classic and new preventive measures are necessary” Pérez-Granda et al (2021).