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Occupational exposure in health care personnel to antineoplastic drugs
“This article aims to provide a literature review on the occupational exposure of health care personnel to antineoplastic drugs and to reflect the current status
Effects of humeral intraosseous epinephrine in a pediatric hypovolemic cardiac arrest porcine model
“Aims of the study were to determine the effects of humerus intraosseous (HIO) versus intravenous (IV) administration of epinephrine in a hypovolemic, pediatric pig model”
Study of peripheral intravenous cannula insertion and use in an emergency department
“This study surveyed the number of peripheral intravenous cannulas inserted in the emergency department and identify the level of and reason for use” Thomas et
Antifungal treatment administered in OPAT programs is safe and effective
“AT can be successfully administered in OPAT programs in selected patients, that are clinically stable and monitored by an infectious disease physician” Gil-Navarro et al
Nursing student experiences with needlestick injuries
“Nursing students are at increased risk of needlestick injury (NSI) due to limited clinical experience and underdeveloped skills” Black Thomas (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nursing students
Infusion reactions to monoclonal antibodies used in cancer treatment
“Data on infusion reactions and infusion rates for all monoclonal antibodies that are licensed in the European Union for treatment of solid tumors or hematological
Electrolyte replacement protocol in an outpatient oncology infusion center
“The objective of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of low serum potassium and magnesium, and identify the rate of replacement for patients with
Stability of citrate-buffered flucloxacillin for injection in ambulatory elastomeric devices
“Assessment of the stability of citrate-buffered flucloxacillin for injection when stored in two commercially available ambulatory elastomeric devices” Allwood et al (2020). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To
Tunneled cuffed hemodialysis catheter insertion without fluoroscopy
“Therefore, here we aimed to evaluate the superiority of catheter-related outcomes after the application of tunneled cuffed catheter (TCC) without fluoroscopy versus unconditioned NTC insertion”
Patient safety in ambulatory care from a patient perspective
“Data on patient safety problems (PSPs) in ambulatory care are scarce. The aim of the study was to record the frequency, type, severity and point
Factors associated with the prevention of needlestick and sharp injuries
“In the present study, we investigated the roles of safety climate, job demands experienced by physicians, and physicians’ self-efficacy in affecting physicians’ behaviours to prevent
Deep learning algorithm for peripheral IV catheter placement by novices
“We sought to create a deep learning (DL) algorithm to identify vessels, bones, nerves, and tendons on transverse upper extremity (UE) ultrasound (US) images to