Microbial ingress associated with eight different needleless IV connectors
“Three positive-displacement mechanical valves were associated with the ingress of significantly fewer microorganisms compared with other devices” Casey et al (2015). Reference: Casey, A., Karpanen,
Syringe pump infusion methods to improve noradrenaline administration
“The aim of this study was to determine the best way to infuse patients with NA” Genay et al (2014). Reference: Genay, S., Décaudin, B.,
Review of nursing care in a high-technological environment
“The aim of this study is to describe critical care nurses’ experience of performing nursing care in a high technology healthcare environment” Tunlind et al
Study suggests better peripheral IV catheter insertion reduces complications
“Better insertion techniques may be sought to lower the incidences of PIVC complications, thus extending their onset beyond day 3” Abolfotouh et al (2014). Reference:
Discussion on central venous catheter-related thrombosis in children
“The high incidence of central venous catheter (CVC)-related deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in children and the limitations of current evidence regarding the benefit-risk balance of
Implantable venous port extravasation complication
“Although implantation of a central venous device such as a Port-a-Cath was initially considered safe, extravasation rates up to 4.7% have been reported” Haslik et
Central catheter bundle effect on neonatal CLABSI rates
“We assessed late onset sepsis (LOS) rates of neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before and after implementing an evidence-based bundle” Resende et
Effect of vascular access teams on central line-associated bloodstream infections
“…review the effect of a vascular access team on the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections in infants” Legemaat et al (2014). Reference: Legemaat, M.M.,
Implantation of hemodialysis catheters in stenosed veins
“The aim of the study was to report a novel technique of forced implantation of catheters for hemodialysis into critically stenosed or occluded central veins”
Review of transfusion-associated circulatory overload
“We present a review of the incidence and clinical features of TACO reported to the National Haemovigilance Office at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service” Piccin
Does antimicrobial use influence central line-associated bloodstream infection rates?
“The aim of this study was to elucidate risk factors, including ward antimicrobial use density (AUD), for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) as defined by
Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular central venous access
“The aim of the study was to clarify to what extent a modified puncture technique guided by sonography can reduce the risk potential’ Gaus et
Fat intravasation from intraosseous flush and infusion procedures
“The primary study objective was to delineate the procedural aspects of intraosseous (IO) infusions responsible for fat intravasation” Rubal et al (2014). Reference: Rubal, B.J.,
Perceptions of phlebotomy experience of injecting drug users
“This study provides an understanding of the experiences and perceptions of phlebotomy in people with infection who have venous damage related to injecting drug use
Iatrogenic nerve injury following venipuncture
“There are many risks of iatrogenic peripheral-nerve injuries during routine medical procedures. These injuries may occur during venipuncture for drawing blood, endoscopic treatments, punctures of
Perception of venipuncture pain in children suffering from chronic diseases
“Our study suggests that children with chronic diseases have a lower pain threshold than children of the same sex and age who experience venipuncture for
Real-time peripheral vein visualisation with a standard mobile device
“The objectives of this study were to develop a low-cost NIR spectroscopy prototype from a standard mobile device, to evaluate its efficacy and acceptance as
Can the presence of a dog reduce venipuncture pain in children?
“The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of animal-assisted intervention as distraction for reducing children’s pain and distress before, during, and after
Effect of prolonged fasting and mild activity on routine laboratory tests
“We aimed to examine the influence of prolonged fasting and mild physical activity on routine laboratory tests” Supak-Smolčić et al (2014). Reference: Supak-Smolčić, V., Antončić,
The use of peripherally inserted central catheters in burn care
“The use of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line for central venous access in thermally injured patients has increased in recent years despite a lack
Thromboembolic risk in hematological malignancies
“The pathogenesis of the hypercoagulable state associated with hematological cancers is often multifactorial. Contributor factors include tumor cell-derived procoagulants, antineoplastic therapies, central venous catheters, concomitant
Effectiveness of intravenous vs oral antibiotics for treating osteomyelitis
“To compare the effectiveness and adverse outcomes of postdischarge antibiotic therapy administered via the PICC or the oral route” Keren et al (2014). Reference: Keren,