Treatment strategies for the management through the utilization of observation units (OU), Outpatient Parental Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT), and newly developed antibiotics for the use against

Application of a thermal stimulus is a common procedure used to promote venodilation for peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC); however, the effects of thermal stimulation on

To estimate the cost-effectiveness of safety-engineered devices (SEDs) relative to non-SEDs for winged steel needles, intravenous catheter stylets, suture needles, and insulin pen needles” Fukuda

We report our preliminary experience with the use of SecurAcath® to secure CSF drainage, either ventricular or spinal, to the skin” Frassanito et al (2016).

The impact of chlorhexidine (CHG)-impregnated versus non-CHG peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) on risk of CLABSI is unknown. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is also a complication

Particular attention has been given to clinical significance (level of evidence and the more practical grade of recommendation” Dietrich et al (2016). Extract: “EFSUMB has

This review comments on the evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound (US)-guided vascular access which have been published recently within the framework of Guidelines on Interventional Ultrasound

A large, urban community hospital developed an insertion bundle to support the safe implementation of a policy of extended dwell time (clinical indication) for inpatient

Patients who have a central line (CL) are at increased risk for developing a CL-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), which increases morbidity, length of stay, and

Vascular access professionals play a critical role in infection prevention in patient care by practicing frequent hand hygiene, maintaining a clean and sanitary clinical environment

Competent vascular access practice includes participation on interprofessional teams and provision of expert knowledge that enables medication administration and process monitoring” Carrico and Wiemken (2016).

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is placed in the upper extremity with its distal end terminating in the superior vena cava. A midline catheter

We identified that PICCs accounted for 45% of total central line days, were present in 40% of CLABSIs, and 30% of PICC placements were ordered

Would eliminating waste in the form of blood culture (BC) collection practices that reduce contamination, appropriate central line culturing and using proficient phlebotomy teams lead

The hospital experienced a steady increase in blood culture contamination rates for 2012 and 2013, 2.36% and 2.84% respectively. The benchmark was set at ≤2%”

This study was conducted to improve competency of the Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and assess their compliance to standard healthcare waste management for promoting wellness, preventing

Here we describe a successful intervention to reduce CLABSI in this challenging population” Lewis (2016). Abstract: Central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) are a

The aim of the study was to compare the success rates of the IO proximal tibia and proximal humerus head access performed by paramedics using

A rare complication associated with the clinical use of central venous catheters is perforation of the heart or major vessels” Wong et al (2016). Abstract:

This report describes a case of Bacillus cereus related endocarditis that presented as a sickle cell crisis and bacteremia” Wright (2016). Abstract: Bacillus cereus typically