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How to reduce pain during venipuncture in premature infants
To evaluate the efficacy of the reduction of visual and auditory stimuli on pain during venipuncture in premature newborns of 32-36 weeks of gestation” Bonjorn
Central venous access device removal in children
To assess the utility of routine preprocedural bloodwork during elective removal of central venous access devices (CVADs) with respect to bleeding complications” Donnellan et al
Accessing medical care following needlestick injury
First responders have an increased risk of occupational exposure to HIV as the result of a needlestick injury (NSI) because of the chaotic prehospital environment
Outcomes of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy
HRQoL at baseline was significantly associated with lower risk of complications and early OPAT termination, as well as greater likelihood of return to work while
Survey of non-resuscitation fluids administered during septic shock
The objective of the study was to quantify and characterize non-resuscitation fluid administered to patients with septic shock” Lindén-Søndersø et al (2019). Abstract: Background: The
Simultaneous placement of leadless pacemaker and dialysis catheter
The described case emphasizes the necessity of multispecialty collaboration and gains of new pacing technology in patients who need placement of vascular access for hemodialysis
Early cannulation of percutaneously created AV hemodialysis fistulae
The results of this study suggest that the possibility of successful early cannulation with a percutaneous arteriovenous fistula can be considered as an additional factor
Hospital-based CLABSI prevention program
Fourteen CLABSIs were reported in the 17-month period prior to the implementation of the program, while no new CLABSIs occurred in the 30 months following
Ultrasound-guided or landmark technique for CVC insertion
The real-time USG guided technique significantly reduces the number of attempts to cannulate, has a higher first-pass success rate, a quicker flash time, and fewer
Effect of Epinephrine infusion on survival in critically ill patients
Current randomized evidence showed that continuous IV administration of epinephrine as inotropic/vasopressor agent is not associated with a worse outcome in critically ill patients” Belletti
Creative attitude toward hemodialysis access
Creating and maintaining a functional vascular access (VA) is a critical factor in the survival of a dialysis patient” Sousa et al (2019). Abstract: Creating
Infusion-related reactions during Natalizumab treatment
Although NTZ is usually well-tolerated, infusion-related reactions (IRRs) may occur, and the patients have to be monitored during the infusion and for one hour afterwards”