To prevent the potentially serious effects of flow-rate variability on patients, clinicians should receive instruction on the fluid dynamics of an IV administration set and

This study was undertaken to compare the impact of temperature of blood warmers on the per cent haemolysis of packed red blood cells (RBCs) heated

Rituximab is a standard treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The SABRINA trial (NCT01200758) showed that a subcutaneous (SC) rituximab formulation did not compromise efficacy or safety

To describe which elements of nurses’ knowledge, training, behaviour and attitude can prevent errors in intensive care units during all steps of the administration of

To evaluate the accuracy of the simultaneous analysis of three radiographic anatomical landmarks – diaphragm, cardiac silhouette, and vertebral bodies – when determining the position

Our survey results suggest that nephrologists believe there is equipoise surrounding the optimal vascular access strategy and that a randomized controlled study should be undertaken,

This article presents a detailed high-fidelity simulation scenario as an innovative teaching–learning strategy to assist students to identify and prevent risks associated with one common

The main complication of central venous catheter (CVC) in hemodialysis is infection. Identifying CVC related infection (CVC-RI) risk factors and causative micro-organisms is important for

The goal of this study was to create and demonstrate validity evidence for a direct observation tool for assessing CVC insertion” Fleming et al (2016).

To determine strategies associated with PIVC first attempt success in adult emergency department patients and inpatients” Parker et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Peripheral intravenous catheterization

To assess the effects of skin antisepsis as part of CVC care for reducing catheter-related BSIs, catheter colonisation, and patient mortality and morbidities” Lai et

To compare the patency duration of a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) using either continuous infusion with 5% dextrose or intermittent flushing with 0.9% saline” Stok

The effectiveness of anidulafungin versus liposomal amphotericin B (LAmB) for treating experimental Candida parapsilosis catheter-related infection by an antifungal-lock technique was assessed” Basas et al

We report an accidental intra-arterial injection of phenytoin in a 43-year-old woman undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus” Khan and Faghihnassiri (2016). Abstract: We report an

The aim of this study was to develop nursing-sensitive quality indicators consistent with current medical practices in Chinese neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)” Chen et

Approximately 65% of respondents did not report their exposure either because of the time consuming process or the patient involved was perceived to be low-risk

This study was done to elucidate antibiotic penetration through biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, using an agar disk-diffusion

To compare venous access device indications and complications, highlighting the use of midline catheters as a potentially cost-effective and safe approach for venous access in

The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of hospital readmission among patients receiving OPAT” Means et al (2016). Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE: Outpatient parenteral

This study explored the utility of Web-based observational practice (OP) featuring combinations of reading materials (RMs), OP, and collaboration to prepare novice medical students for

We compared the incidence of catheterisation-related complications (arterial puncture, haemothorax, pneumothorax, haematoma and catheter tip malposition) and insertion success rate for these two techniques in