Guidelines on the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access
“The level of evidence found ranged from low to high and all the positive aspects associated with ultrasound guidance, i.e. fewer traumatic complications at puncture,
Radiation exposure and safety practices during pediatric central line placement
“Pediatric surgeons routinely use fluoroscopy for central venous line (CVL) placement. We examined radiation safety practices and patient/surgeon exposure during fluoroscopic CVL” Saeman et al (2015).
PICC associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis case report
“We report a case of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT)” Carr and Rippey (2015). Reference: Carr, P.J. and Rippey, J.C.
Complication risks associated with neonatal PICC placement
“To compare the complication rates of lower extremity (LE) and upper extremity (UE) peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in neonates with gastroschisis” Ma et al
Pre and post operative infusion phlebitis checks
“The prevalence of intravenous (IV) catheter-related infections is 0.5 per 1000 device days, and these infections cause tenderness, erythema, swelling and phlebitis” Chiu et al
Trigger points for platelet transfusions in haemato-oncology
“The largest variation of triggers was observed for lumbar punctures and removal of central venous catheters” Kreuger et al (2015). Reference: Kreuger, A.L., Middelburg, R.A.,
Central venous access devices in children with haemophilia
“Our aim was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for complications associated with CVAD usage in a retrospective nationwide multicentre study in five Finnish
Treatment of superior vena cava syndrome caused by central venous catheter
“This case report describes the development of acute SVC syndrome in a 28-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease…” Cui et al (2015). Reference: Cui, J.,
Recent vascular access technologies reviewed
“The aim of this review is to discuss recent developments in vascular access technology and to highlight those that are particularly relevant to the practitioner”
Central venous cannulation in patients with liver disease
“Central venous cannulation (CVC) is frequently required during the management of patients with liver disease with deranged conventional coagulation parameters (CCP)” Singh et al (2015).
Literature review of the clinical practice of hypodermoclysis – full text
“The aim of this study was to analyze the information available in the literature about the drugs that can be administered through hypodermoclysis and the
Review of intravenous contrast media complications
“We will discuss a range of adverse events to iodinated and gadolinium based contrast agents including allergic-like reactions, nephrotoxicity, extravasation and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. We
Development of blood transfusion during the World Wars
“This article summarizes the remarkable development in the science and practice of blood transfusion during the 20 years either side of 1900…” Boulton (2015). References:
Effective antibiofilm coating for central venous catheters
“The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro and in vivo efficacy and the tissue reaction of an antibiofilm coating composed of
Pneumothorax as a complication of central line placement
“In the current review we will present the complication of pneumothorax after CVC insertion” Tsotsolis et al (2015). Reference: Tsotsolis, N., Tsirgogianni, K., Kioumis, I.,
Infusion phlebitis after the administration of fosaprepitant
“We initiated the intravenous administration of fosaprepitant for better compliance compared with aprepitant; however, we observed phlebitis after the infusion of fosaprepitant” Kohno et al (2015).
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for treating diabetes mellitus
“Systematic review of the current evidence concerning the diabetes-related outcomes of patients provided with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for treating diabetes mellitus while a hospital
Comparison of different peripheral parenteral nutrition formulations
“The aim of this study was to compare clinical aspects of the application of three-in-one total nutrient mixture (TNA) for peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) with
Short term amino acid infusion improves protein balance in critically ill patients
“Here we study the effects of parenteral amino acid supplementation (equivalent to 1 g/kg/day) over 3 h on whole body protein turnover in critically ill
Review of metabolic and nutritional support of critically ill patients
“The results of recent large-scale clinical trials have led us to review our understanding of the metabolic response to stress and the most appropriate means
Parenteral nutrition in the elderly cancer patient
“A detailed assessment should be made prior to the decision about whether parenteral nutrition should be started” Orrevall (2015). Reference: Orrevall, Y. (2015) Parenteral nutrition
Features of hospital preparations of parenteral nutrition in neonatalogy
“Hydro-electrolytic composition and protein/energy ratio of standard hospital parenteral nutrition formulations comply best to nutritional needs of premature infants” Baudouin et al (2015). Reference: Baudouin,