Abnormal U-shape course of central venous catheter
“However, there was no back flow in all 3 lumens, so it was removed. Chest X-ray revealed abnormal U-shape course of CVC” Raut and Maheshwari
Ultrasound for detection of deep vein thrombosis of upper extremities
“…determine the prevalence and characteristics of sonographically evident upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in symptomatic Chinese patients and identify its associated risk factors” Chung et al
Review of subcutaneous infusion in palliative care
“Syringe drivers are widely used in palliative care, and this article reviews the challenges and outstanding questions associated with their use” Thomas and Barclay (2015).
Drug stability when administered by continuous subcutaneous infusions
“…determine the chemical compatibility/stability of alfentanil with other supportive drugs in 8 commonly encountered drug combinations, at minimum and maximum concentrations” Dickman et al (2015).
Optimizing smart infusion pump technology by increasing critical safety alerts
“By revising drug library limits for specific medications, it was possible to decrease the number of less clinically meaningful alerts, reduce alert fatigue, and thereby
Effect of a ‘Safe Zone’ on medication errors and patient safety
“This quality improvement initiative adapted a protocol based on airline industry safety measures to decrease nurse distractions and interruptions during medication administration, with the goal
Review of neonatal late-onset sepsis following PICC removal
“The objective of the study was to evaluate incidence of and risk factors for sepsis following peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) removal” Hoffman et al
Review of nurse-led peripherally inserted central catheter placement in Korea
“The purpose of this study was to analyze clinical nurse specialist (CNS)-led PICC placement and to describe its growth in a tertiary hospital” Park and
Community guidelines on the care of central venous catheters
“This article discusses the multiagency collaborative and resulting guideline and other educational materials that better enable providers, patients, and families to maintain CVC integrity and
Transfusion reaction identification and management at the bedside
“Understanding the possible complications of transfusion and how to quickly recognize reactions at the bedside helps ensure the best patient outcomes” Crookston et al (2015).
Ethanol lock to reduce CLABSI in children
“We aim to describe our experience with prophylactic ethanol locks in a cohort of patients with IF” Mezoff et al (2015). Reference: Mezoff, E.A., Fei,
Study of zinc intravenous infusion supplementation in pediatric critical illness
“We sought to determine a safe dose of intravenous (IV) Zn to restore pZn in critically ill children” Cvijanovich et al (2015). Reference: Cvijanovich, N.Z.,
Compatibility of cefepime and vancomycin during simulated Y-site administration
“The physical and chemical compatibility of cefepime and vancomycin at concentrations typically used in prolonged-infusion cefepime infusions was assessed” Berti et al (2015). Reference: Berti,
Review of transfusion therapy in paediatric trauma patients
“Predefined massive transfusion protocols (MTP) have the potential to significantly reduce mortality by treating haemorrhagic shock and coagulopathy, in adhering to the principles of haemostatic
Antibacterial coating prevents biofilms from forming on device surfaces
“Here we describe nonfouling, lubricant-infused slippery polymers as proof-of-concept medical materials that are based on oil-infused polydimethylsiloxane (iPDMS). Planar and tubular geometry silicone substrates can
Interaction between amino acids and copper in neonatal parenteral nutrition
“This study aimed to examine the elemental content of precipitates isolated from infused BPN bags and determine the main physicochemical interactions occurring in these bags”
Multifaceted infection control program is effective in reducing CLABSI
“A multifaceted infection control program is effective in reducing the CLABSI rate among neonates. Such interventions could be extended to other resource-limited countries” Zhou et
Review of noncompliance with hand hygiene guidelines
“Noncompliance with hand hygiene guidelines remains a collective challenge that requires researchers to adopt a consistent and standardized approach” Smiddy et al (2015). Reference: Smiddy,
Potential blood splatter from intravenous catheters with passive safety mechanism
“We report a comparative laboratory study between 2 peripheral intravenous catheters equipped with a passive fully automatic safety mechanism to assess generation of blood droplets
Japanese study of central line–associated bloodstream infections
“The objective of this study was to determine the influences of CVC access sites, CVC types, and presumed causative microorganisms on CLABSI occurrence in an
Cochrane review – Managing vascular access in patients with Ebola virus – plus video
“Dehydration is an important cause of death in patients with Ebola virus disease (EVD). Parenteral fluids are often required in patients with fluid requirements in
Potential risk of central intravenous lines and ventriculoatrial shunts
“The distal catheter of a ventriculoatrial (VA) cerebrospinal fluid shunt is potentially exposed to bacterial seeding from a subclavian central line” White et al (2015).