This study is a retrospective review of inpatient administration deviation reports for an investigational drug that is administered daily with infusion times of 8-24 hours,

The analyses suggest that Tegaderm CHG is a cost-saving strategy to reduce CRBSI and the results were robust to sensitivity analyses” Thokala et al (2016).

To improve the health professionals’ awareness of the risks of errors related to the medication-use system, a simulation of medication errors was created” Daupin et

…this case report presents the use of intraosseous access at the humeral head with children, with reference to indication, implementation, problems and risks” Hess et

To carry out surveillance of central-line associated blood stream infections in a Pediatric intensive care unit and determine associated risk factors” Tomar et al (2016).

The aim of our study is to determine the frequency of CRBSI among patients receiving long-term HPN” Al-Tawil et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIM: Parenteral nutrition

Hemodialysis via the internal jugular vein (IJV) has been widely used for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, as they have a higher

We conducted a systematic review of the efficacy, safety and feasibility of anticoagulant use for preventing and treating catheter-related thrombosis during parenteral nutrition” Barco et

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of new formulation of lidocaine topical anaesthetic using palm oil base, HAMIN® and to determine

An empirical reflux measurement, relative to the needleless connector and the catheter in use, can be obtained using an 18G cannula” Elli et al (2016).

We assessed the clinical and economic impact of BSI among patients of a managed care provider group who had a central venous catheter (CVC) placed

Preparation of drug solutions used with electronic syringe infusion pumps plays a crucial role in the delivery of an accurate drug concentration. Is there a

Although it is a monocentric retrospective study, we suggest that positive cumulative fluid balance is one of the major factors that can predict the clinical

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of bleeding associated with tunneled dialysis catheter (TDC) placement in a large population of hemodialysis

The objective of this review is to establish evidence-based guidance for the management of CVC thrombosis” Park et al (2016). Abstract: Thrombotic occlusion of central

Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular in-plane BCV cannulation improved first attempt CVC cannulation success rates and reduced puncture attempts and cannulation time compared to US-guided out-of-plane IJV in

Through the bundle care, we successfully reduced CRBSIs. After 5 years of follow-up, we observed that the effect of bundle care was stepwise and persistent,

Positioning newborn infants on their right side did not result in more correctly placed umbilical venous catheters” Kieran et al (2016). Abstract: AIM: Newborns are

Guidewire exchange (GWE) is often used to avoid venipuncture insertion (VPI) at a new site” Coupez et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU)

An experimental study was planned to assess the influence on routine clinical chemistry parameters of fist making prior to, and maintenance during, venipuncture” Lima-Oliveira et

We hypothesized that the return of spontaneous breathing and tracheal extubation could be associated with distal CVC tip migration towards intracardiac positions due to decreasing