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Cause of oxygenated blood from central venous catheter?
Here, we report a case of PAPVC which was missed initially in a follow-up case of atrial septal defect with mitral stenosis patient who was
Hand hygiene compliance surveillance with time series anomaly detection
The objective of this study was to use a novel time series anomaly detection algorithm to analyze routine hand hygiene compliance data” Wiemken et al
Repositioning of malpositioned PICC with intracavitary electrocardiogram
We discuss a novel technique of utilizing intracavitary electrocardiogram to help confirm proper peripherally inserted central catheter tip repositioning, thereby reducing the need for serial
Safety of sodium citrate and sodium heparin catheter lock solutions
The effects of different concentrations of heparin and different types of catheter lock solutions are controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the efficacy and
Protocol for needle-free connector with positive displacement
We have been using needle-free connectors for several years in our intensive care unit and here we present a protocol for installing these connectors on
Experience with OPAT and peripherally inserted central catheters
The implementation of an outpatient i. v. therapy using peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) allows for early discharge with continuation of adequate antimicrobial therapy” Baecker et
Initiation of maintenance hemodialysis through central venous catheters
Despite well-publicized suggestions to utilize arteriovenous fistulae and grafts to initiate hemodialysis, too many patients in the United States start dialysis via central venous catheters”
Stakeholder perceptions of smart infusion pumps and drug library updates
Results of a questionnaire-based study to evaluate smart infusion pump end users’ perceptions and understanding of the drug library update process are reported” Delaurentis et
Antibiotic lock therapy for CLABSI in pediatric patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of antibiotic lock therapy in bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology/oncology patients in a tertiary care
Bedside prediction of the central venous catheter insertion depth
We conclude that both landmark guidance and ECG guidance are comparable with regard to accurate central venous catheter tip positioning when CVCs are placed through
Detection of micro-bubbles in the right atrium to confirm peripheral IV catheter position
The micro-bubble detection test is a useful technique for detecting extravasation and confirming proper positioning of peripheral IV catheters in pediatric patients” Takeshita et al
Impact of vascular access types on hemodialysis patient long-term survival
This study aimed to explore the impact of vascular access types, including arteriovenous shunts and central venous catheter on all-cause mortality after adjustment of other