Infusion phlebitis: Local irritation and inflammation from intravenous administration
“Local irritation and inflammation at the site of administration are a common side effect following administration of parenteral formulations” Söderberg et al (2015). Reference: Söderberg,
Enteral nutrition compared with parenteral nutrition for esophageal cancer patients
“Early postoperative enteral nutrition (EN) after esophagectomy in esophageal cancer patient has been reported to be correlated with a better rehabilitation than parenteral nutrition (PN)”
Effect of different parenteral lipid emulsions on liver function
“In this case study, we demonstrate the effects of different lipid emulsions on liver function in a 52-year-old woman with short bowel syndrome who was
Current status of parenteral nutrition use in the People’s Republic of China
“The aim of the study reported here was to assess the use of parenteral nutrition (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN), and the prevalence of PN
Review of Candidemia in intensive care unit patients
“Candidemia is an important nosocomial blood stream infection in critically ill patients. Although several studies have addressed candidemia, very few have reviewed the impact of
Review of intravenous lipids for preterm infants
“Parenteral nutrition is needed in these infants because most cannot meet the majority of their nutritional needs using the enteral route. Despite adoption of a
Review of bloodstream infection in paediatric cancer centres
“In most cases, these BSIs are associated with the use of a long-term central venous catheter (Broviac, Port), severe and prolonged immunosuppression (e.g. neutropenia) and
Outcomes of total parenteral nutrition use in older adults
“Total-parenteral-nutrition (TPN) can act as a bridge to enteral nutrition. The current study aims to explore the outcomes of TPN use in older adults which
Early goal-directed bundle improve outcomes in patients with sepsis
“Sepsis is a disease with high incidence and mortality. Among the interventions of the resuscitation bundle, the early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) is recommended” Wawrzeniak et
Italian position paper on artificial nutrition and hydration
“The intent of this position paper was to supply a framework of clinical practices, ethical principles, and professional guidelines that will impart information and can
Complication rates of double-lumen tunnelled central venous catheters
“This manuscript presents the complication rates of double-lumen tunnelled CVCs and their effect on transplantation outcome” Yeral et al (2015). Reference: Yeral, M., Boğa, C.,
Effect of teaching medical students intraosseous access skills
“The educational effect of IO access for medical students was tremendous, and the knowledge of and attitude toward IO access improved significantly after the training
Cleaning needleless connectors with an ultraviolet light emitting diode
“We tested the hypothesis that a low-power UV LED could reliably eliminate bacteria on needleless central line ports in a laboratory model of central line
Type of resuscitation IV fluid for severe sepsis and septic shock?
“Balanced crystalloids in sepsis have been linked indirectly with lower mortality and should be considered as an alternative to unbalanced crystalloids as the initial resuscitation
Skin preparation to prevent contamination of blood for transfusion
“Donor arm skin is one potential source of blood contamination, so it is usual to cleanse the skin with an antiseptic before blood donation. One-step
Patient satisfaction questionnaire for totally-implanted central venous access devices
“This second and final methodological and statistical validation of this auto-questionnaire QASICC allows us to propose it as a dedicated questionnaire to TIVAD’s cancer patients
Efficacy of alcohol-antibiotic lock therapy for CLABSI treatment
“The use of alcohol-antibiotic lock to treat catheter-related bloodstream infections in order to eradicate selected microorganisms that colonize the lumen and cause an infection, is
Supraclavicular fossa ultrasound view for central venous catheter placement
“The supraclavicular fossa ultrasound view can be useful for central venous catheter (CVC) placement.” Kim et al (2014). Reference: Kim, S.C., Klebach, C., Heinze, I.,
Case study describes sagittal vein thrombosis caused by central venous catheter
“In this case report, we described clinical and radiological findings in a patient with protein C-S deficiency and malposition of central vein catheter” Sabzi et al
Thrombotic complications with lower limb PICCs in surgical neonates
“In the current study, only neonates with abdominal pathology and a lower extremity insertion site suffered major thrombotic complications from PICC lines” Kisa et al
How to improve central line associated bloodstream infection rates in neonates
“NICU line infection rates decreased with implementation of CABSI prevention protocols. Despite this implementation, catheters placed in the NICU continued to have higher infection rates.” Freeman
Defining CLABSI rates: Should you use bed days or device days?
“These findings suggest that device days and bed days are equally effective adjustment metrics for comparing healthcare-associated infection rates between hospitals in the setting of