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Article describes controlled infusion of intravenous cardiac drugs
The objective of the study is to develop an automatic drug infusion control system during cardiovascular surgery” Sowparnika et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The objective
Scoping review examines practices related with tourniquet use during peripheral venipuncture
This scoping review aims to map the available evidence on health professionals’ practices related with tourniquet use during peripheral venipuncture and associated microbiological contamination” Salgueiro-Oliveira
Prevention of infusion phlebitis with topical heparin versus diclofenac
The association of superficial thrombophlebitis (ST) with deep-venous thrombosis varies between 6% and 44%. Thus, prevention of ST is important. The aim of this study
Nitroglycerin-Citrate-Ethanol catheter lock solution eradicates Candida auris biofilm
Candida auris poses emerging risks for causing severe central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). We tested in vitro, the ability of antifungal lock solutions to
Psychometric testing of a checklist for procedural training of peripheral IV cannulation
This checklist can be used for teaching IV placement in healthcare students in the simulation procedural training lab” Buckley et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nurses,
Validity of mini-fluid challenge for predicting fluid responsiveness
However, mini-fluid challenge has never been tested in patients with end-stage liver disease. This study investigated whether infusion of 150 ml albumin 5% can predict fluid
Oral versus intravenous antibiotics for bone and joint infection
The OVIVA (oral versus intravenous antibiotics for bone and joint infection) randomized study has challenged the practice of prolonged intravenous therapy” Seaton et al (2019).
Factors influencing the success of peripheral venous access in neonates
The aim of the study was to determine the optimal location and instruments to reduce the number of catheter insertion attempts and to increase time
Central venous catheter-related deep vein thrombosis in pediatrics
In this study, we aim to identify the incidence of and risk factors for CVC-related DVT in this high-risk population, as its complications are highly
Post mortem investigates chylothorax or leakage of total parenteral nutrition?
This case study focuses on a postmortem examination of an 84-year-old woman, hospitalized due to malnutrition and dysphagia. The left internal jugular vein was cannulated,
3M to buy wound-care product maker Acelity in $6.7bn deal
The conglomerate behind everything from Post-it notes to industrial products agreed to buy Acelity and its KCI subsidiaries — which make a broad range of
Researcher offers personal reflections on the development of propofol
The prominent position that propofol occupies as an anaesthetic and sedative agent is very gratifying. It is a personal honour that my involvement for many