An outbreak of Serratia marcescens infections outbreak is described, as well as the epidemiological study that linked the outbreak to the use of 2% aqueous

Peripheral IV insulin infusion infiltration should be considered when patients do not respond to increasing rates of insulin infusion” Kim et al (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVES:

Due to an increase in implantable device-related anesthesia pain medicine claims, the authors investigated anesthesia liability associated with these devices” Fitzgibbon et al (2016). Abstract:

To present a case report and literature review of phenytoin-induced purple glove syndrome (PGS)” Okogbaa et al (2015). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To present a case report

No difference in incidence of injection site reactions was seen according to whether the intravenous infusion solution warmer was used” Handa et al (2016). Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to identify the significant factors of safety culture prior to CUSP implementation associated with a reduction or elimination of

This project aimed to reduce the incidence of complications among general surgery patients with implantable ports, and improve healthcare safety and the care process, strictly

To determine whether 24% sucrose solution given orally before insertion of a peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter decreases neonatal pain” Cook et al (2016). Abstract: PURPOSE:

Results suggest that providing procedural instruction that is congruent with a student’s self-perceived learning style does not appear to improve outcomes when instructing students on

The value of ultrasound usage is undisputable since all studies assessing the difference between it and landmark based methods showed preferable outcome. Reduction of time

However, no study has yet determined the effect of pneumoperitoneum on cross-sectional area (CSA) of central veins by ultrasonography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy” Pınar et al

To accommodate small fluid volumes, repackaging of intravenous fat emulsions (IVFEs) is frequently performed in institutions providing parenteral nutrition to neonates and smaller pediatric patients”

The use of standard concentrations of intravenous infusions has been advocated by international organisations to increase intravenous medication safety in paediatric and neonatal critical care”

We undertook a randomised control led trial to evaluate the effect of a prototype device which attaches to the intravenous drug administration port, and allows

Also, the use of lock with substances with anti-bacterial and anti-biofilm activity (such as citrate or taurolidine) should be taken into consideration in selected populations

We aimed to develop a global rating scale (RS) for assessment of UGVA competence based on opinions on the content from ultrasound experts in a

This study was to compare the utility of USG radial artery cannulation with palpation technique in terms of success rate, real-time to placement, number of

to evaluate the effectiveness and safety in the use of second-generation central venous catheters impregnated in clorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine when compared with other catheters,

Nitric oxide (NO) is an endogenous vasodilator as well as natural inhibitor of platelet adhesion/activation and an antimicrobial agent, and NO-releasing polymers are expected to

We aimed to compare two methods, using an electrocardiogram (ECG) or landmark as guides, for assessing correct depth of central venous catheter (CVC) placement” Barnwal

In current routine, when measuring CVP the health care provider may use anatomical landmarks and a spirit level, SL, to adjust the pressure transducer to