Central venous access device securement and dressing effectiveness
The primary aim of this research is to evaluate the feasibility of launching a full-scale randomised controlled efficacy trial across three CVAD types regarding CVAD
Skin antisepsis results in significant healthcare savings
This study estimates annual HAI hospital costs in the US avoided through use of health care antiseptics (health care personnel hand washes and rubs; surgical
Review of central venous access needs during esophagectomy
Our prospective randomized study examined the possibility of perioperative management of esophagectomy without a central venous catheter (CVC)” Saito et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS: Our
Patient safety culture in vascular access settings
A composite score was constructed, which was the average of the percent-positive scores of the items. Overall, scores were high, indicating a positive patient safety
Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy overview
This article provides basic information on OPAT, based on available literature and the author´s experience on running OPAT service in the UK” Štefan and Holub
Needlestick risk for domestic and healthcare waste handlers
The risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection was marginally higher among healthcare waste workers compared with domestic waste workers, probably because of needlestick accidents
Risk factors for automated IV compounding errors
Results of a study to determine the frequency of and risk factors for errors in automated compounding of i.v. medication doses at a pediatric hospital
Review of tunnelled central venous catheter outcomes
To study the indications of tunneled catheter (KTT) in hemodialysis (HD), identify complications related to the use of KTT and contributing factors, assess the survival
The benefit of single-dose antibiotic treatment in OPAT services
Use of single-dose oritavancin in moderate-to-severe ABSSSI patients, including those with suspected MRSA, was projected to deliver an estimated cost reduction to U.S. payers of
The use of Ertapenem to UTI in the OPAT setting
In this study of treating cUTIs with ertapenem, we have demonstrated good clinical outcomes” Trad et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ertapenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic
Treating skin infections with Outpatient Parental Antibiotic Therapy
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
Applying heat prior to peripheral intravenous cannulation
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
How cost-effective are sharp safety-engineered devices
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
Innovative alternative use of the SecurAcath® subcutaneous anchor device
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).
Impact of chlorhexidine coated PICC on CLABSI and upper extremity DVT rates
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
Ultrasound guidelines include central and peripheral vascular access advice
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
Discussion on ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular guidelines
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
Peripheral IV catheter bundle and extended dwell time
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
Which changes do you need to implement when working towards zero CLABSI
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 and infection prevention
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
Vascular access service review results in improved practice outcomes
Modifications to this vascular access service are associated with improved permanent access rates for incident and prevalent patients. There was an overall improvement of service
The Role of vascular access teams in antimicrobial stewardship
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).
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