Impact of topical refrigerant spray on disinfected skin
“This study demonstrates that the application of Gebauer’s Pain Ease to ChloraPrep disinfected skin areas does not negatively affect the reduction of the bacterial load, supporting its potential as an alternative to injectable lidocaine and other superficial anesthetics for vascular access or invasive medical procedures” Attali et al (2024).
Extravasation of total parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“An urgent explorative laparotomy demonstrated a large amount of white, milky-appearing fluid in the abdominal cavity. Together with the sonographic findings, this led to the diagnosis of hepatic total parenteral nutrition extravasation” Berger et al (2024).
Intramuscular vaccination needle length – Full Text
“The standard needle length for deltoid intramuscular injection is 25 mm. Unfortunately, for up to 45% of adults with obesity, the standard needle can be inadequate to ensure intramuscular deposition of vaccine, with the specific deltoid injection site location also influencing the depth the needle must penetrate to reach muscle” Doppen et al (2024).
Pediatric blood transfusion management errors – Full Text
“Pediatric patient blood management (PBM) programs require continuous surveillance of errors and near misses. However, most PBM programs rely on passive surveillance methods. Our objective was to develop and evaluate a set of automated trigger tools for active surveillance of pediatric PBM errors” Kandaswamy et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis in patients with lymphoma – Full Text
“The objective of this study is to examine the risk factors associated with the occurrence of PICC-Related Venous Thrombosis (PICC-RVTE) in individuals diagnosed with lymphoma, as well as to develop a predictive risk nomogram model” Wang et al (2024).
Treatment of iatrogenic left vertebral artery injury – Full Text
“We describe a case of endovascular treatment for an iatrogenic left vertebral artery injury after central line catheter placement in a 68-year-old male patient” Endo et al (2024).
Patient experience with implanted venous access ports – Full Text
“The participants highlighted both the positive and negative aspects of venous access ports, while also identifying insufficient knowledge and “fear and anxiety” as barriers to accepting these devices” Janatolmakan et al (2024).
How to manage major bleeding – Full Text
“The management of major bleeding is a critical aspect of modern healthcare and it is imperative to emphasize the importance of applying Patient Blood Management (PBM) principles” Oliveira et al (2024).
CVC fragment found ten years after catheter insertion – Full Text
“Here, we presented a case of the lost fragmented catheter in a young female who underwent a central venous catheter insertion 10 years ago, incidentally detected during an echocardiographic examination” Natale et al (2024).
Synthetic haemostatic sealants for PICC stabilization – Full Text
“The obtained results showed that the application of Glubran 2 and AristaTMAH as surgical wound closure systems is effective and safe, as the success achieved was ≥94% on anastomoses of FAV, 100% on stabilization of PICC catheters, and ≤95% on pseudoaneurysms” Curcio et al (2024).
CVC insertion results in subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm – Full Text
“A pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian artery following central venous catheter placement is a rare but potentially fatal complication that often requires surgical intervention. However, surgical repair of the subclavian artery remains challenging” Kim et al (2024).
CLABSI in stem cell recipients – Full Text
“Peripheral catheters (PCs), such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and MidLine catheters (MLCs), appear to be adequate vascular catheters to be used for stem cell infusion, although their utilization in this indication is not yet common” Milczarek et al (2024).
PICC length equation – Full Text
“The appropriate PICC length was predicted based on the patient’s height, weight, sex, and age. The equations in our study can help predict the optimal catheter length and can be automatically calculated using computerized patient information for bedside procedures in PICC” Kim et al (2024).
Peripheral IV cannulation in children – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to determine the relative incidence of PIVC complications secondary to lower limb cannulation, compared to upper limb, in children with SNI” Kluckow et al (2024).
VTE prophylaxis in cancer patients with CVC – Full Text
“The introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), with its proven efficacy and safety in multiple clinical indications, have renewed the attention to VTE prophylaxis in cancer patients with CVC” Abdel-Razeq and Al-Jaghbeer (2024).
CVC tip location study – Full Text
“A microbubbles test (MBT) can be used to confirm correct CVC positioning. However, there is serious doubt regarding whether the currently applied threshold of a 2 s push-to-bubbles time (PTB time) for rapid atrial swirl sign (RASS) in an MBT is reliable and accurate” Ley et al (2024).
11-component CLABSI reduction bundle
“We implemented the INICC multidimensional approach, incorporating an 11-component bundle, in 122 ICUs spanning nine Asian countries. We computed the CLABSI rate using the CDC/NSHN definition and criteria” Rosenthal et al (2024).
Antimicrobial dosing recommendations for obese patients
“This is a comprehensive review of the dosing of different types of antimicrobials (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antituberculosis drugs) in obese patients, where the literature on PK and possible dosing strategies in obese adults was critically assessed” Castro-Balado et al (2024).
Early blood administration by Emergency Medical Services – Full Text
“Prehospital blood programs must be thoughtfully planned, have multiple safeguards, ensure adequate training and credentialing processes, and be responsible stewards of blood resources” Levy et al (2024).
Neonatal central venous catheterization protocol
“Recently, the GAVeCeLT has proposed a protocol called SICA-PED (i.e. Safe Insertion of Central Access in Pediatric patients) and includes seven evidence-based strategies” Spagnuolo et al (2024).
Oncology infusion center daily nurse staffing ratio
“This study assessed three acuity models across multiple centers to determine whether acuity was superior to patient volumes or patient hours in predicting the number of nurses needed to care for scheduled patients in an OIC, as well as the effect on objective metrics of missed nurse lunch breaks and patient wait times” Tobias et al (2024).
Evolution of intravenous medication errors
“This narrative review demonstrates a growing interest in systems-based risk management for intravenous drug therapy and in introducing new technology, particularly smart infusion pumps and preparation systems, as systemic defenses” Kuitunen et al (2024).
Microplastics from neonatal parenteral nutrition circuit – Full Text
“The leaching of particles from plastic health care equipment in the blood of intensive care patients has been associated with several health risks, and as such, similar health risks could occur with leaching of microplastics” Vercauteren et al (2024).
CIMUS consensus statement on POCUS competencies – Full Text
“The CIMUS group recommends 28 competencies be considered mandatory and 3 as optional for internal medicine physicians performing POCUS guided thoracentesis, paracentesis, and CVC placement” Canadian Internal Medicine Ultrasound (2024).
Catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text
“Here we present a case of a patient on maintenance hemodialysis who developed catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome and subsequently suffered from hemorrhagic pericardial tamponade after undergoing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting” Zhao and Wang (2024).
Ultrasound guided implantation of venous access ports – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to present demographic information of patients undergoing totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) implantation and to investigate the rates of early and late complications, assessing the benefits of performing the procedure under US guidance” İlhan et al (2024).
PICC insertion in patients with chronic kidney disease
“Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters play an increasingly important role in Central Venous Access Devices. However, the use of these devices should be carefully considered in specific situations such as central catheterisation in patients with chronic kidney disease” Ajello et al (2024).
Midline catheter insertion simulation-based learning method
“This study aimed to propose and assess a simulation-based learning method for the placement of MCs in novice practitioners” Slosse et al (2024).
Pediatric hemolyzed laboratory samples in ED – Full Text
“Hemolysis in the pediatric ED population is a frequent complication that occurs at similar rates as in adults. PIVCs placed in the hand/wrist were associated with higher odds of hemolysis compared to those placed in the antecubital fossa” Mielke et al (2024).
Limb length discrepancy after intraosseous line placement
“We will present the case of a 6-year-old girl who presented with a 3-cm limb length discrepancy after intraosseous line placement at age 14 months without other known history of trauma or infection to account for the growth arrest” Kleinsmith and Kowalski (2024).
Elastomeric pump use in home-based palliative care
“We aimed to evaluate the cost associated to the repeated filling of EIP used in a home-based palliative care team” Simões et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time
“This review examines the differences in dwell times between traditional PIVCs and ultrasound-guided PIVCs (USGPIVCs) and their implications for patient care” Harrell (2024).
Health-related quality of life in OPAT patients
“OPAT is associated with improved patient-reported quality of life and facilitates early return to work or school. Nevertheless, it is crucial to closely monitor patients with a lower baseline quality of life to optimize their overall OPAT experience” Durojaiye and Kritsotakis (2024).
Reducing umbilical catheter migration – Full Text
“This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel device, LifeBubble, in reducing umbilical cord catheter (UC) migration and associated complications in neonates” Perl et al (2024).
Risk of PICC complications in cancer patients
“To identify the trends in the prevalence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) related complications in cancer patients and explore the risk factors for complications and occurrence speed” Nie et al (2024).
IV pumps and filters for stem cell infusion
“A nurse-driven quality improvement project sought to determine whether peristaltic pumps and filtered tubing compromised the safety of stem cell infusion” Miles and Hoffman (2024).
Environmental impact of blood transfusion
Environmental impact of blood transfusion Abstract: Background: Healthcare activities significantly contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Blood transfusions require complex, interlinked processes to collect, manufacture,
CVC placement with eye-tracking glasses
“In this observational study, the study authors describe their experience using first-person wearable video-recording technology to precisely measure the timing of discrete events during CVC placement by anesthesia residents and anesthesiologists” Vergara-Escudero et al (2024).
CLABSI rates compared with hospital-onset bloodstream infections – Full Text
“To evaluate the comparative epidemiology of hospital-onset bloodstream infection (HOBSI) and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Krishnan et al (2024).
Peripheral arterial catheter securement
“Peripheral arterial catheters (PACs), and their associated complications, are common in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Accidental catheter displacement and non-functional PACs are the most common complications, and this may be related to inadequate catheter securement” Pilarz et al (2024).
Joint Commission accreditation and CLABSI rates
“This study evaluated the relationship between Joint Commission accreditation and health care-associated infections (HAIs) in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs)” Schmaltz et al (2024).
Compartment syndrome due to intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“We report the cases of two children who developed compartment syndrome of the dorsum of the hand and forearm after receiving only glucose acetate Ringer’s solution during hospitalization, with one case requiring a releasing incision” Tomori et al (2024).
Blood culture bottle fill volume – Full Text
“Therefore, it is crucial to fill a blood culture bottle with enough blood to maximize the detection of bacteremia. Current CLSI guidelines for adult blood culture collection recommend 2 sets, that is, 4 bottles of blood cultures, each filled with 10 mL of blood to maximize detection of bacteremia” Keller et al (2024).
Stuck haemodialysis catheter case report – Full Text
“This case serves as a timely reminder of the risks of long-term tunnelled haemodialysis catheters and as a caution towards proceeding with kidney transplantation in those with long-term haemodialysis catheters in situ” Burnett et al (2024).
Tobramycin serum sample collection from PICC – Full Text
” Tobramycin serum samples collected by PICC appear to be similar in value to PV collections. Collecting aminoglycoside levels by PICC rather than PV may reduce patient discomfort and improve quality of life. Additional multicenter studies are needed to confirm these results” Sherwood et al (2024).
Infection prevention practice gaps – Full Text
“The top three IPC gaps were absence of drug diversion program (77%), lack of audits and feedback for insertion and maintenance of central venous catheters (76%), and missing laboratory risk assessments to identify tests that can be offered safely for patients under investigation for HRP/SCD (76%)” Soma et al (2024).
High flow PICC for apheresis
“High flow PICC is a viable alternative for apheresis to maintain an adequate flow of 5 ml/s and can be used as a single catheter throughout the HSCT process, reducing the risks from anesthesia and the catheter insertion procedure” Kremer et al (2024).
Economic burden of difficult intravenous access
“This is the first formal analysis estimating the significant economic burden of difficult venous access in emergency departments via peripheral intravenous catheter placement, a task frequently performed by nurses” Gala et al (2024).
Dalbavancin OPAT treatment – Full Text
“We present a case of a homeless patient with MRSA bacteremia and osteomyelitis successfully treated with dalbavancin. Our case highlights the potential of dalbavancin’s once-weekly dosing to improve adherence and treatment outcomes in challenging outpatient scenarios” Sabina et al (2024).
Vascular access device type for systemic anti-cancer therapy
“Our findings suggest a systematic review and meta-analysis of VAD use for intravenous SACT can be considered. However, the development of a core outcome set for SACT should be prioritised” Duggan et al (2024).
Turkish version of the Difficult Intravenous Access Scale
“The Turkish version of the scale is a valid and reliable scale for determining the risk of difficult intravenous access. The practical use of this scale by healthcare professionals will enable earlier diagnosis of patients with difficult vascular access” Taşkın and Günay İsmailoğlu (2024).
How clinicians adapt to new peripheral IV cannula – Full Text
“The study aims to explore clinicians’ experience with the insertion of a new guidewire peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) introduced in the emergency department (ED) setting” Xu et al (2024).