Peripheral venous cannula main cause of SAB hospital-acquired infection
Vascular access devices were associated with hospital-acquired SAB and peripheral venous cannulas were the source for most of these (43.9%)” Morris and Russell (2016). Abstract:
Central venous catheter associated blood vessel injury
Injuries to blood vessels near the heart can quickly become life-threatening and include arterial injuries during central venous puncture, which can lead to hemorrhagic shock”
Impact of a sepsis educational program on patient outcomes
Educational programs have been demonstrated to improve compliance with these care bundles and survival among patients with severe sepsis and septic shock” Khawcharoenporn and Konsantad
Survey of central venous access devices in paediatric acute care
To identify the prevalence, management and complications associated with central venous access devices (CVADs) within Australian paediatric facilities, providing a map for clinicians, researchers and
Treating tunnelled central venous catheter site infection
The surgical treatment of CVC tunnel phlegmon involving radical en bloc excision of suppurated tissues along with the infected CVC shortens hospitalisation, expedites the insertion
Should local anaesthetic prior to cannulation become normal practice?
The pain of peripheral venous cannulation in adults can be successfully treated. The pain of application of any local anaesthetic is less than that of
Home IV therapy central venous catheter failure and readmission
To study a prospective cohort of patients receiving home infusion therapy to identify environmental and other risk factors for complications” Keller et al (2016). Abstract:
Systematic review of needlestick and sharps injuries
Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs), are among the main job-related injuries that health care workers experience. In fact, contraction of hepatitis B or hepatitis C
Infusion phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous administration of cisatracurium besylate
This case report series describes 3 cases of cisatracurium besylate associated phlebitis after an infusion period of 14-20 hours” Meeder et al (2016). Abstract: This case
Fosaprepitant intravenous antiemetic adverse events
Fosaprepitant may be useful, yet it can also present a risk for hypersensitivity reactions and phlebitis. Oncology nurses must be aware of the signs and
Buttonhole cannulation technique for accessing AV fistula
Alongside the traditional rope ladder (RL) puncture method, the buttonhole technique (BH) is increasingly popular; this technique employs the same cannulation sites of AVF in
Evidence-based interventions to reduce infective events in hospitals
Interventions to prevent delirium, cardiopulmonary arrest and mortality, adverse drug events, infections and falls are most effective and should therefore be prioritised by clinicians” Zegers
Guidelines for transfusion management in obstetrics
On the basis of our review, we identified important differences in national and international societies’ recommendations for transfusion and PBM” Shaylor et al (2016). Abstract:
Implementation of an emergency department sepsis bundle
The implementation of our multidisciplinary ED sepsis bundle, including improved early identification and protocolized medical care, was associated with improved time to achieve key therapeutic
Evidence based practice improvement project
The educational bundle used in this project can serve as a model for others looking to develop competent EBP mentors within their organization” Bissett et
Checklist as an aid to clinical task completion in the ICU
We introduced a simple checklist to act as an aid to memory for our junior medical staff to ensure that every patient in the intensive
Incidence and risk factors of infusion phlebitis
To determine the incidence and risk factors of phlebitis associated to the care of peripheral vascular catheters (PVC)” Arias-Fernández et al (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To
Low-angled peripheral IV catheter tip placement decreases phlebitis
The frequency of phlebitis was lower in the polyurethane, in which the catheter was placed at lower angle, almost parallel to the vessel” Tanabe et
Intraosseous blood samples are suitable for testing
The correlation between marrow and blood analysis for liver function tests and CK is sufficiently accurate in an emergency situation” Eriksson et al (2016). Abstract:
Current state of pediatric intensive care in Nepal
Pediatric intensive care in Nepal is still in its infancy, and there is a need for improved organization, services, and training” Khanal et al (2016).
Economic impact of infusion therapy in the outpatient setting
The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, feasibility, and the economic impact of infusion therapy in the outpatient setting” Polignano et
Needle design and efficient port flushing
The presence of a bevel at the needle tip is a key factor for ensuring efficient flushing of the port” Guiffant et al (2016). Abstract:
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