Absent right superior vena cava – Full Text
“However, three-dimensional contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography revealed isolated persistent left superior vena cava” Hayashi et al (2021).
Infusion therapy competence
“Participants reported increased confidence (P < .005) and competence (66%) in infusion therapy following the focused clinical experience" Lofton et al (2021).
Infusion phlebitis treatment – Full Text
“Further studies are required on the treatment and follow-up of intravenous therapy-related phlebitis in different national and international contexts” Garcia-Expósito et al (2021).
IV complication staging tool
“The instrument uses objective measurement criterion to determine the severity of swelling and tissue damage to inform treatment decisions” Cline et al (2021).
Alternative use for chlorhexidine dressings
“Chlorhexidine dressings may reduce the incidence of EVDAI but require future study in randomised trials to definitively determine efficacy” Waqar et al (2021).
Hemodialysis catheter tip colonisation
“In paired intra-animal post-inoculation comparison made in this limited study, fewer colony forming units of pathogenic bacteria accumulated at the tip of the side-hole-free catheters than at the tips of the catheters which have side holes” Tal et al (2021).
Catheter to vein ratio and PICC associated UEDVT – Full Text
“These results suggest that in individuals with cancer, the use of a CVR ≤45% should be considered to minimise risk of thrombosis” Sharp et al (2021).
Flushing peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“There was no difference between CF and PF regarding the time and type of PICs patency. Thus, both techniques can be used to maintain the catheter patency” Hosseini et al (2021).
Midline catheter for apheresis – Full Text
“‘Midline catheters provide safe and effective vascular access for apheresis. Future research should include younger patients with lower body mass” Casacchia et al (2021).
When can you take blood samples from a CVC – Full Text
“Laboratory tests drawn by the Pull-push method could replace peripheral vein phlebotomy to avoid the trauma associated with venipuncture and infection risk” Lokeskrawee et al (2021).
Management of enterococcal CLABSI – Full Text
“Enterococcus species are the third most common organisms causing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Awadh et al (2021).
Improving IV dressing integrity
“We continued to collect postproject data of 30,049 vascular access sites including central line catheters and observed the same effectiveness of incorporating a gum mastic adhesive on dressing integrity” DeVries et al (2021).
Comparing cost of IV and subcutaneous biologics – Full Text
“A case for biologics (infusion vs subcutaneous) must be made on accurate real-world economic analysis” Heald et al (2021).
Chlorhexidine efficacy with choline additives
“CHG can be combined with natural compounds as additives for enhanced synergistic antimicrobial activity” Saadatpour and Mohammadipanah (2021).
Subclavian arterial injury during CVC placement
“Endovascular treatment using a covered stent should be attempted as a first-line therapeutic option” Ben Mrad et al (2021).
Pediatric CVC placement and bleeding risk
“This study compared bleeding complications in pediatric patients with a platelet count of 50 × 103/μL or above vs below 50 × 103/μL” Stokes et al (2021).
PICC nursing care
“The purpose of this study was to understand nurses’ perspectives about PICC implementation in their clinical practice” Salgueiro-Oliveira et al (2021).
Pediatric vascular access – Full Text
“The objective of this study was to assess adherence to guidelines for the placement of VADs in a pediatric setting” Moreal et al (2021).
Quality PICC care
“To analyze the effect of multidisciplinary cooperation mode (MCM) led by infusion nurse specialists (INSs) on peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) catheterization and indwelling nursing quality” Jie et al (2021).
Fatal complications of tunnelled CVC
“If a perforation with relevant vascular damage is suspected, we recommend leaving the dilator/introducer/catheter in place to reduce major hemorrhage until the vascular or cardiothoracic surgeon can fix the problem” Schuepfer et al (2021).
Stability of pemetrexed disodium
“The aim of this study was to assess the stability of pemetrexed disodium (Alimta), reconstituted in 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% w/v intravenous infusion bags (Baxter Viaflo)” Nelson et al (2021).
IV tubing residual volume
“An unrecognized phenomenon across the antimicrobial landscape may be residual volume remaining within intravenous tubing, never getting to the patient” Peyko (2021).
Subclavian CVC training – Full Text
“To develop and implement a comprehensive program to train providers to place subclavian central venous catheters (CVCs) using real-time ultrasound guidance” Davis et al (2021).
RAVESTO tool for complex vascular access patients
“The tool we describe (RAVESTO-Rapid Assessment of Vascular Exit Site and Tunneling Options) defines the different options of subcutaneous tunneling and their indications in different clinical situations in patients with complex vascular access” Ostroff et al (2021).
PICC UEDVT risk factors
“Among the common risk factors, local risk factors reflecting peripherally inserted central catheter technology itself had a greater effect than systemic risk factors reflecting predisposition to thrombosis” Chen et al (2021).
PICC complications in newborns
“The aim of this systematic review (SR) is to estimate the prevalence of complications associated with the use of PICC in NBs” Sarmento Diniz et al (2021).
Vascular access curriculum for student nurses
“An innovative vascular access and infusion nursing (VAIN) curriculum was created and mapped onto the entry to practice undergraduate nursing program at McGill University in Montréal, Québec, Canada” Marchionni et al (2021).
Vascular access in breast cancer – Full Text
“All three types of catheters could be used in breast cancer patients without causing serious complications” Kim et al (2021).
Peripheral IV complications
“The aim of this descriptive and cross-sectional study was to determine the knowledge and practices of nurses related to the prevention of peripheral intravenous therapy (PIT) complications, and to identify the influencing factors” Yilmaz et al (2021).
Central venous access device training
“The new education programme was introduced to all registered nurses working in one care group within an acute healthcare Trust with the aim of improving knowledge and skills and reduce CVAD-related complications” Burt and Spowart (2021)
Taurolidine catheter lock solution
“A solution containing 2% taurolidine seems suitable as a hemodialysis catheter lock. In a Swiss cohort, it prevented CRBSI, limited catheter dysfunction, and was cost-efficient” Neusser et al (2021).
Integrated short peripheral cannula
“A rapid review of the current evidence suggests that this new device may have different clinical performance and different indications if compared to standard short peripheral cannulas” Pinelli and Pittiruti (2021).