Associated costs of occluded central venous catheters
“Central venous catheter (CVC) occlusion is common, affecting 30% of all CVCs” Ernst (2014). Reference: Ernst, F.R. (2014) Comparison of Hospital Length of Stay, Costs,
The OMG PIVC Study: Global prevalence study on peripheral IV catheters
“The OMG Study is a global prevalence investigation being undertaken across hundreds of hospitals in over 30 countries” Alexandrou (2014). Reference: Alexandrou, E. (2014) A
Chlorhexidine-soaked cloths reduce MRSA carriage
“To assess an intervention to limit community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) dissemination” David et al (2014). Reference: David, M.Z., Siegel, J.D., Henderson, J., Leos, G.,
Barriers and enablers to physician hand hygiene compliance
“…identify the behavioral determinants—both barriers and enablers—that may impact physician hand hygiene compliance” Squires et al (2014). Reference: Squires, J.E., Linklater, S., Grimshaw, J.M., Graham,
Study recommends obtaining paired blood cultures
“The objectives of the study were to determine the epidemiology, source and concordance of healthcare-associated bloodstream infections with clinical site isolates.” Culshaw et al (2014). Reference:
Retrospective study of home infusion patients with CLABSI
“…retrospective study of home infusion patients with central line–associated bloodstream infection” Caroff et al (2014). Reference: Caroff, D.A., Norris, A.H., Keller, S., Vinnard, C., Zeitler,
Impact of IV disinfectant cap on CLABSI rates
“Disinfectant cap use was associated with an estimated savings of almost $300,000 per year in the hospital studied” Merrill et al (2014). Reference: Merrill, K.C.,
Hypodermoclysis administration as an alternative to intravenous
“Also known as clysis, HDC is a process for administering isotonic fluids subcutaneously. This fluid replacement technique is less invasive than standard I.V. therapies and
Knowledge regarding the prevention of central venous catheter-related infection
“The objective in this descriptive study was to assess the knowledge of health care workers in ICUs about guidelines for the prevention of CVC-RI and
Pseudoaneurysm and hemothorax following central venous cannulation
“We share a case of a patient with posterior communicating artery (PCOM) aneurysm who presented with delayed hemothorax, pseudoaneurysm of thyrocervical trunk and brachial plexus
Bioavailability of HI-6 and dicobalt edetate via the intraosseous and intravenous routes
“This study demonstrates rapid and similar systemic bioavailability of HI-6 and dicobalt edetate when given by the IO and intravenous routes” Hill et al (2014).
Intraosseous vascular access through the mandible bone
“This pilot study has been designed to evaluate the feasibility of the mandibular bone for the use of an intraosseous vascular access in a cadaver
Intraosseous versus intravenous infusion for the treatment of cyanide toxicity
“The primary objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of IO delivery of hydroxocobalamin to intravenous (IV) injection for the management of acute
Inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation with a central venous catheter
“A 48-year-old lady was referred to our department as an emergency following an unsuccessful attempt at central venous catheter insertion, resulting in cannulation of the
Article describes the assessment of hydration status
“The assessment of hydration status in a large sample appears to be of interest for conducting epidemiological and large clinical studies aimed at improving preventive
OPAT programs provide framework for safe and effective care
“Formal OPAT programs provide the framework for safe and effective care and are to be encouraged.” Muldoon et al (2014). Reference: Muldoon, E.G., Switkowski, K.,
Improvement in drug delivery by pump-driven intravenous infusion
“This study evaluated computer algorithms for reducing temporal lags via coordinated control of drug and carrier flows.” Parker et al (2014). Reference: Parker, M.J., Lovich,
Computer-automated CLABSI surveillance review
“We assessed whether a computer-automated method of central line-associated BSI detection can improve the validity of surveillance.” Lin et al (2014). Reference: Lin, M.Y., Woeltje, K.F.,
Femoral central venous catheters in severely burned patients
“The objective of this study is to determine the catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rate in a severely burned patient population” Friedman et al (2014). Reference:
Comparison of heparin to citrate as a catheter locking solution
“We aim to compare citrate 4% catheter lock solution versus heparin in terms of event-free survival of the first non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted in ICU
Report on device-associated infection rates in Turkey
“We report the results of the International Infection Control Consortium (INICC) study conducted in Turkey from August 2003 through October 2012.” Leblebicioglu et al (2014).
Fluoroscopy-guided umbilical venous catheter placement
“The objective of this study was to (1) describe the technical aspects of fluoroscopy-guided umbilical venous catheter placement (FGUVCP); and (2) determine the procedural success