Evolution of the treatments for Hemophilia
Management of acute bleeding may require significantly higher doses of factor replacement or the use of a bypassing agent. As a result, patients with inhibitors
Novel intravenous catheter system with retractable coiled-tip guidewire
A prospective study compared published outcomes with conventional intravenous (IV) catheters against results using a newly designed IV catheter with a retractable, coiled-tip guidewire” Anderson
Central venous catheter patency in critically ill children
To identify patient, hospital, and central venous catheter factors that may influence the use of low-dose heparin infusion for central venous catheter patency in critically
Device-associated healthcare-associated infections in PICU
The primary objective of this study was to identify the most common DA-HAIs in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at the American University of
Variables for adherence to the central line bundles
Variables for adherence to the central line bundle, organizational context, and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) were selected for this secondary data analysis from 614
How effective is simulation-based training in improving CVC insertion knowledge and competency
Simulation-based medical education training was effective in improving short and long-term competency in, and knowledge of CVC insertion” Cartier et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Multimodal
Unusual study describes anatomical tip location for neonatal PICC
The upper end of the pericardial reflection in neonates at autopsy lies below the middle of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. The tip of an upper
Complications of central venous catheters in pediatric liver transplant patients
By removing ICVC in a select number of patients at six months post-insertion, we might avoid as much as 60% of complications” Cousin et al
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy use in Italy
This study aimed to assess the extent and nature of recent changes in the management of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in Italy” Esposito et
OPAT patient characteristics and outcomes described in this article
The objective of this study was to describe the OPAT experience at a Canadian tertiary academic centre in the absence of a formal OPAT program”
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related upper extremity DVT
This study had 2 objectives: to estimate the incidence of upper extremity venous thrombosis associated with PICCs in oncology patients and to evaluate the role
Central-line bundles need a multimodal implementation strategy
Their review [8] assessed the effectiveness of central-line bundles (insertion and maintenance or both) in preventing CLABSIs. It is the largest—and, in our opinion, the
Association of thrombophilia and catheter-associated thrombosis in children
We sought to evaluate whether among children with central venous catheter, thrombophilia increases the risk of CADVT” Neshat-Vahid et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The association
Central venous catheter associated right atrial thrombosis
We report the case of a young woman affected by Hodgkin lymphoma with CVC-related right atrial thrombosis diagnosed during routine echocardiography” Lanza et al (2016).
Central venous catheters used for acute extracorporeal treatment
The most common cause for CVC removal or exchange was catheter dysfunction (50%). CVCs were mostly inserted in the femoral vein, which is the preferred
Cutting corners in central venous catheter care is common practice
Corners were cut in patient assessment, essential nursing care, the care of central venous catheters and medication administration” Jones et al (2016). Abstract: AIMS AND
Ultrasound-guided RIJV cannulation in low birth weight newborns
Ultrasound-guided RIJV cannulation with real-time visualization to gain access to the central venous circulation in low birth weight newborns is effective and safe” Montes-Tapia et
Ultrasound comparison of left and right internal jugular vein
Possible explanations for the higher complication rate include a smaller diameter and more anterior position relative to the corresponding carotid artery (CA) of the LIJV
Implementation of a central line infection prevention bundle in neonates
This central line infection bundle was effective in reducing CVC use, dwell time, and central line-associated bloodstream infections” McMullan and Gordon (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To
Tigecycline use in the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy setting
In the context of globally increasing antimicrobial resistance, tigecycline appears to be a useful therapeutic option. The need for prolonged courses for complex infections has
The role of intravenous antibiotic self-administration in OPAT
Its practice, involving especially self-administration, seems to be safe, efficacious and cost-effective, as long as international good practice recommendations are applied” Moulin et al (2016).
Persistent left-sided SVC draining to right atrium via coronary sinus
Postinsertion chest radiograph revealed the position of the catheter in the left para mediastinal location [Figure 1]. This raised suspicion of a left-sided superior vena
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