Efficacy and safety of early use of urokinase for fibrin sheath treatment
“…clinical efficacy and safety of the early use of urokinase in the prevention and treatment on tunneled hemodialysis catheter related fibrin sheaths” Li et al
Review of invasive procedures for terminally ill cancer patients
“Although more palliative care is necessary for terminally ill cancer patients, excess investigational tests, invasive procedures, and treatments are given instead.” Türker et al (2014).
Safety and efficacy of rapid rituximab infusion plus chemotherapy
“…evaluate the safety and efficacy of rapid rituximab infusion (RRI) plus chemotherapy in patients with CD20+ non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma” Zhao et al (2014). Reference: Zhao, W.,
Live cadavers contribute to vascular access training
“Simulators for vascular access range over a wide spectrum from simple systems to sophisticated computer simulators, all of these model proved efficacy, but non of
Ethanol lock for reduction of central line-associated bloodstream infection
“This case study reviews the use of ethanol lock therapy for a pediatric patient who experienced 0 central line-associated bloodstream infections during the 2-year time
Evidence-based guidelines for CVAD insertion, management and removal
“Our aim was to adapt recommendations from high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for central vascular access device (CVAD) insertion, management, and removal in King
Vascular access device management algorithm described
“Due to safety and regulatory compliance, the use of a “standing orders” protocol was prohibited. This issue led to the process of obtaining physician orders
Central venous catheter tip termination identification
“The advances in central catheter placement technology have presented clinicians and their facilities opportunities to aggressively challenge the gold standard paradigm of utilizing chest radiography
Advantages of transparent IV dressings over tape and gauze
“Our goal was to review the current literature and provide an overview of the various approaches used to manage PIV catheter sites as well as
ECG tip location algorithm for atrial fibrillation patients
“The intracavitary electrocardiographic method (IC-ECG) is usually considered not applicable when P wave is not evident on basal ECG, such as in atrial fibrillation (AF)
Neonatal vascular access provision reviewed and refined
“We combined the vascular access team (VAT) and NICU PICC team to improve the timeliness of NICU PICC insertions, standardize care, and use ultrasound for
NICU collaboration reduces PICC associated CLABSI
“In an effort to reduce Central Line (CLABSI) infections in the NICU, collaboration was made between nursing and medical teams to develop a partnership in
PICC placement and lean-based methodology
“The peripherally inserted central catheter implantation and maintenance process was optimized at Shanghai Fu Dan University Cancer Center using lean-based methodology.” Zhu et al (2014).
Simulation-based education for transfusion medicine
“Our institution developed a feasible and effective way to integrate TM into the curriculum. Educational activities, such as this, might be a way to improve
80% of all human infections are attributable to microbes in biofilms
“…biofilms research is critical because 80% of all human infections are attributable to microbes in biofilms.” Phillips et al (2014). Reference: Phillips, K.S., Patwardhan, D.
Pharmacokinetics of caspofungin in ICU patients
“Caspofungin PK in ICU patients showed limited intraindividual and moderate interindividual variability, and caspofungin was well tolerated.” Muilwijk et al (2014) Reference: Muilwijk, E.W., Schouten, J.A.,
Ultrasound-guided subclavian venipuncture training reviewed
“Both ultrasound-guided subclavian venipuncture (US-SV) and landmark-guided subclavian venipuncture (LM-SV) are important in critical care… The aim of this study is to compare learning these two techniques in a simulation environment” Tokumine et al (2014).
Optimal way of administration of high dose intravenous furosemide
“The aim of this study is to analyze the available data for evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intermittent versus continuous dose regimens” Gallusová et al (2014).
International baseline for medication safety in oncology
“This self-assessment was designed to assist oncology practitioners in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and office practice settings throughout the world to evaluate safe practices related to medication use in the oncology setting” Greenall et al (2014).
Intravenous fluid administration for resuscitation
“The administration of intravenous fluids for resuscitation is the most common intervention in acute medicine. There is increasing evidence that the type of fluid may directly affect patient centred outcomes” Myburgh (2014).
Study characterises risk profile of intravenous immunoglobulin
“To better characterize the risk profile of the intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) Intratect®, a non-interventional study was undertaken to systematically collect large-scale safety information under real-life conditions in patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency” Bauhofer et al (2014).
Dextrose boluses versus burette infusions in prevention of hypoglycemia
“We determined the efficacy of dextrose infusions by burettes versus two hourly dextrose boluses in prevention of hypoglycemia among preterms admitted in the first 72 hours at Special Care Unit” Kutamba et al (2014).