Epicutaneo-cava catheter insertion bundle
“This paper proposes a structured, sequential insertion bundle-nicknamed “the SIECC protocol” (SIECC = Safe Insertion of Epicutaneo-Cava Catheters)-which includes seven evidence-based strategies which have been proven to increase the safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of the procedure” D’Andrea et al (2024).
Cancer-associated thrombosis risk assessment
“Machine learning (ML) is a novel technique used for the diagnosis and prognosis of several diseases, including cancer-associated thrombosis, when trained on specific diagnostic modalities. Consolidating the literature on the use of ML for the prediction of cancer-associated thrombosis is necessary to understand its diagnostic and prognostic abilities relative to KS” El-Sherbini et al (2024).
Central line site assessment for all skin tones – Full Text
“We review some of these gaps and provide some real-world guidance on how to assess central line sites in patients of all skin tones” Herrera et al (2024).
Central venous catheter for dialysis CLABSI rates
“Procalcitonin and erythrocyte sedimentation rate could predict the CRBSIs in this study. This study also revealed that the gram-positive bacteria were primadonna in dialysis of CRBSIs, and most of them were sensitive to aminoglycosides” Chandra et al (2024).
Systematic neonatal central line tip culture – Full Text
“Systematic culture of the tip of central lines is performed in many neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to guide any subsequent antibiotic therapy. The clinical relevance of this procedure is debated, given the significant bacterial contamination during its removal” Mazuel et al (2024).
CLABSI rates in Swedish Covid-19 patients – Full Text
“This study revealed a low incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection in the coronavirus disease 2019-intensive care unit, thus suggesting that coronavirus disease 2019 is not a risk factor for catheter-related bloodstream infection and indicating the high resilience of well-established routines aimed at catheter-related bloodstream infection prevention” Lunnemar et al (2024).
Platelet transfusion before central venous catheter placement – Full Text
“This study aims to see whether, in this context, omission of prophylactic platelet transfusion increases the risk of CVC-related bleeding in patients with platelet counts 10–50 × 109/L” Aggarwal (2024).
The graphic outcome of calcium extravasation in a child – Full Text
“Here, we report the case of calcium extravasation in a child and we discuss the multiple therapeutic strategies adopted” Amabile et al (2024).
Central venous access device-associated skin complications – Full Text
“Central venous access device-associated skin complications are a significant, potentially avoidable injury, requiring cancer nurses to be aware of high-risk groups and use evidence-based preventative and treatment strategies” Gavin et al (2024).
Vascular access for helicopter emergency medical services – Full Text
“In 2019, a dedicated programme was started at East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) to enable the safe introduction of contemporary emergency vascular access devices, in order to improve physiological monitoring intra-arrest and deliver nuanced, goal-directed resuscitation in OHCA patients” Aziz et al (2024).
Neonatal arterial cannulation for hemodynamic monitoring – Full Text
“This will be the first randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of topical glyceryl trinitrate to facilitate peripheral artery cannulation in neonates” Wagh et al (2024).
Pediatric CRBSI IV lock options – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to present 3 years of H.Huntiense data, antibiotic susceptibility profiles, systemic antibiotics and antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) options and clinical outcomes” Özen et al (2024).
Blood sample contamination with intravenous fluids
“This study aimed to determine detection criteria using commonly ordered tests to identify IV fluid contamination and validate the use of these criteria” Newbigging et al (2024).
Intraosseous and intravenous access comparison
“Increasing evidence supports intraosseous (IO) access due to faster medication administration and higher first-attempt success rates compared to intravenous (IV) access. However, the impact on patient outcomes has been inconclusive” Lee et al (2024).
Impact of stopcock position on syringe pump start-up time – Full Text
“The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the impact of the vertical level of the stopcock connecting the infusion line to the central venous catheter on start-up fluid delivery in microinfusions” Weiss et al (2024).
Reducing pain during arteriovenous fistula puncture
“The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of pre-puncture application of an ice pack, EMLA cream, or lidocaine spray to reduce pain associated with access puncture” Al-Jubouri et al (2024).
Bedside tunneled central venous catheter placement
“To determine if TDCs and other tunneled central venous catheters (tCVC) can be placed safely using anatomical landmark techniques without the use of fluoroscopy” Sawaf et al (2024).
Dacron-cuff catheter related infection – Full Text
“The main risk factors for a Dacron-cuffed CRI in hemodialysis were combined with diabetes, hemoglobin level, age, catheter indwelling time, serum albumin level, femoral vein catheter indwelling and catheterization times” Chen et al (2024).
Needlestick injury awareness and prevention – Full Text
“Therefore, we did a descriptive cross-sectional study involving healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital to find the level of awareness, perception, and practice associated with needle stick injury and its prevention” Anandadurai et al (2024).
CVC-related complications in pediatric patients – Full Text
“Central venous catheter (CVC)-related complications remain a significant cause of morbidity in pediatric hematology-oncology. We prospectively surveyed the incidence of CVC-related complications in children with hematologic-oncologic diseases” Garonzi et al (2024).
Blood cultures and time to positivity in children – Full Text
“An audit of positive blood cultures from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) from November 1, 2019, to October 31, 2020, was performed to determine TTP, defined as the start of incubation to a positive signal from automated incubators” Yeung et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter complications in cats – Full Text
“These results suggest that smaller-gauge (22-gauge) PIVCs and greater body weights are associated with an increased risk of complications in cats hospitalized in the CCU. When possible, a larger-gauge (20-gauge) PIVC should be placed in cats admitted to the CCU” Granger et al (2024).
PICC placement in a patient with severe burns
“Based on evidence, we successfully placed a peripherally inserted central catheter through the popliteal vein under ultrasound while the patient was in the prone position and avoided associated complications” Shi et al (2024).
Central line dressing change procedural kits
“Procedural kits for central line dressing changes are effective in reducing unscheduled dressing changes and may have a role in reducing CLABSI” Bahl et al (2024).
Ceftazidime-avibactam stability in elastomeric infusion devices – Full Text
“To evaluate the stability of ceftazidime/avibactam in elastomeric infusers, utilizing the UK’s Yellow Cover Document (YCD) stability testing framework, in conditions representative of OPAT practice” Naicker et al (2024).
Early prediction of massive transfusion requirement
“We aimed to develop and validate a new scoring system, hemorrhagic shock transfusion prediction (HSTP) score, to predict the need for massive transfusion (MT) in these patients, compared to the widely used Assessment of Blood Consumption (ABC) score” Kasraian et al (2024).
Removing knotted epicutaneo-caval catheter from a neonate
“In this case, we introduced a spontaneous knot formation during the insertion of the central catheter, which was finally successfully removed” Shi et al (2024).
IV hub disinfection technique
“To verify the association of Nursing professionals’ work shift and training time with proper disinfection of intravenous catheter devices in pediatric units” Silva et al (2024).
Malignant superior vena cava syndrome and CVC placement
“Large-bore stent placement can effectively prevent stent occlusion by tumor ingrowth in most cases, and it can provide a sufficient diameter for subsequent insertion of central venous catheters” Lim Choi et al (2024).
PICC insertion technique in young children – Full Text
“We have developed a new approach for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion that we think has several advantages, including ease of insertion, access to a larger vein and patient comfort” Frykholm et al (2024).
Pediatric patient comfort during PIV insertions
“From February 2021 to April 2023, the VAT team was able to improve procedural comfort scores from 68% to 90% of pediatric patients with adequate comfort for lab draws and/or PIV insertions” Lorenc et al (2024).
Iatrogenic injuries associated with central venous catheters
“CVC contributed toward 31% of all non-operation related iatrogenic injuries. One in 54 admissions (946/51 178) and one in 47 (574 /27 342) patients undergoing an operation sustained an iatrogenic injury. The annual rate of iatrogenic injuries did not decrease over the decade despite a multifaceted approach to reduce them” Wain et al (2024).
DERS and SMART pump event 29th April 2024 – Read More
“A chance to see infusion devices connected to networks, Dose Error Reduction Software (DERS) and SMART pumps in action and the current infusion pumps on the market today” NAMDET (2024).
Lower extremity PICC case study – Full Text
“We report the case of a patient with a lower extremity PICC ectopic to the ascending lumbar vein, to indicate and verify PICC catheterisation in the lower extremity is safe and feasible. And hope to provide different perspectives for clinical PICC venipuncture to get the attention of peers” Zhu et al (2024).
Rapid detection of BSI in patients on home parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“ddPCR showed a high sensitivity and specificity relative to blood cultures and enables rapid pathogen detection and characterization. Clinical studies should explore if integrated ddPCR and blood culture outcomes enables a more rapid pathogen guided CLABSI treatment and enhancing patient outcomes” Gillis et al (2024).
IO access training for paramedics – Full Text
“The aim of this technical report is to describe the process of development and the final product of the LMS as a research and educational tool to scaffold remote learning of emergency IO skills by paramedics-in-training” Jolly et al (2024).
Air embolism caused by peripheral vein catheterization – Full Text
“A 59-year-old woman was sent to our hospital with spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage and treated conservatively with a left forearm peripheral venous catheter infusion drug. After 48 hours, the patient’s oxygen saturation decreased to 92 % with snoring breathing. Computer tomography of the head and chest revealed scattered gas in the right subclavian, the right edge of the sternum, the superior vena cava, and the leading edge of the heart shadow” Zhou et al (2024).
ivWatch evaluation prevented 122 cases of infiltration and extravasation
“Out of 2254 infusions monitored with ivWatch, the device prevented 122 cases of infiltration and extravasation from causing any harm to the patient, corresponding to a 5.4% ‘check IV’ notification rate” Barton (2024).
Near-infrared technology for PIVC placement
“To share lessons learned from an evidence-based practice (EBP) initiative that implemented near-infrared (NIR) technology in a large US hospital system” Hart and Weathers (2024).
CLABSI bundle implementation strategy – Full Text
“Using a champion role in the critical care setting may be an important implementation strategy for CLABSI bundle adoption and sustainment efforts” Patton et al (2024).
Candidemia cases during the COVID-19 pandemic
“As our study observed, the COVID-19 pandemic brought increasing numbers of immunosuppressed patients, widespread use of antibacterials, and central venous catheters, increasing the frequency and mortality of candidemia cases” Ozalp et al (2024).
Difficult IV access research study protocol
“The aim of this study is to investigate whether the use of long GW-PVADs, compared with standard PVADs, reduces the risk of first-time insertion failure, in patients admitted to emergency departments (EDs)” Xu et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter failure in pediatrics
“Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most common medical procedures experienced by pediatric patients. A high incidence of catheter failure (CF) and associated sequelae are widely documented” Wiseman et al (2024).
Pediatric vascular access team
“Vascular access is essential in the care of hospitalized pediatric patients. Planning and device selection are important for optimal patient outcomes. Vessel preservation is critical for pediatric patients” Holt et al (2024).
How to improve knowledge about hypodermoclysis – Full Text
“The problematization methodology had a positive impact on the students’ knowledge about hypodermoclysis. The number of correct answers after the educational intervention was higher than the initial assessment” Coutinho et al (2024).
Vascular access team improve pediatric procedural comfort scores
“The goal of the interventions was to improve the percentage of pediatric patients achieving adequate levels of comfort beginning at 68% in year 1 to 90% in year 2” Lorenc et al (2024).
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).