Radiograph confirmation of neonatal intravenous feeding catheters
“The purpose of this study was to evaluate how well pediatric residents could confirm placement via radiography of feeding tubes and intravenous (IV) nutrition catheter
Impact of hospital-acquired conditions on medicare program payments
“The purpose of this article is to estimate the incremental cost to Medicare, as measured by Medicare program payments, of six HACs” Kandilov et al
Venepuncture during head-up tilt testing in patients with suspected vasovagal syncope
“Our aim was to determine the sensitivity of a sequential HUT testing protocol including venepuncture (VP) and sublingual nitroglycerin application.” Humm and Z’Graggen (2014). Reference: Humm,
Retrospective audit of parenteral nutrition with standard solution bags
“An observational retrospective study audited the incidence of adverse events in 300 consecutive inpatients receiving a single, premade total nutrient admixture.” Ferrie et al (2014).
Using heat prior to peripheral intravenous cannulation
“Health care workers at an academic medical center in the Midwest were surveyed to identify common practices regarding heat use during peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter
Guide to intravenous prostacyclin infusion: Dosing, administration and side effects
“This article reviews the characteristics of currently available intravenous prostacyclins and provides a practical guide for nurses who may have had limited exposure to intravenous
Prevention of peripheral intravenous amiodarone-related phlebitis
“The results of this study suggest that the implementation of a peripheral amiodarone infusion guideline reduced the incidence and severity of amiodarone-related phlebitis in the
Vascular access in the obese: Experience with brachio and radio-cephalic vein superficialisation
“Fistulae in the obese often fail to mature or prove inadequate to needle due to excessive depth (gt;6 mm). This study is a summary of
Review of the Bone Injection Gun (BIG) intraosseous access device
“The Bone Injection Gun (BIG) is the device used for intraosseous access by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The purpose of this study is to
Cost-effectivene strategies to prevent vascular access device infections
“This article describes the existing health-economic evidence on strategies to prevent CRBSIs and outlines the criteria for future research.” Masterton (2014). Reference: Masterton, R.G. (2014)
Does extracorporeal blood flow affect survival of arteriovenous vascular access?
“We analyzed data from 1039 patients treated by hemodiafiltration over a 21-month period where access blood flow (Qa) measurements were also available at baseline.” Ponce
Fatal air embolism following removal of a double-lumen hemodialysis catheter
“We report a lethal case of pulmonary air embolism caused by the removal of a double-lumen catheter from the right internal jugular vein of a
The use of peripherally inserted central catheters in critically ill patients
“This review aims to discuss indications, insertion techniques, and care of PICCs in critically ill patients.” Cotogni and Pittiruti (2014). Reference: Cotogni, P. and Pittiruti,
Echocardiographic “bubble-test” to detect malpositions of central venous catheters
“This prospective observational study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility of ultrasound (US) and “bubble test” to detect malpositions of central venous catheters
Intravenous disinfection cap: CLABSI reduction results reviewed
“The hospital implemented a disinfection cap, a device designed to address compliance/variance issues with connector disinfection protocols.” Stango et al (2014). Reference: Stango, C., Runyan,
Trimming PICCs and the incidence of upper extremity deep vein thromboses
“The purpose of this study was to determine whether an association exists between cutting or trimming peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and the development of
Central venous catheter complications in home parenteral nutrition patients
“We describe catheter complications and outcomes in patients who received home parenteral nutrition (HPN) therapy.” Szeinbach et al (2014). Reference: Szeinbach, S.L., Pauline, J., Villa,
Dokdonella koreensis bacteremia related to a central venous catheter
“The authors report a case of successfully treated D koreensis bacteremia in a patient with a hematological malignancy who presented with a fever and palmar-plantar
Managing catheter-related DVT in acute leukemia patients
“…evaluate safety and efficacy of AC in treating CVC-related VT, we retrospectively compared outcomes of acute leukemia patients who were treated or not-treated with AC
Central venous catheter associated DVT in inflammatory bowel disease
“The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between IBD and catheter-associated deep venous thrombosis.” Bhakta et al (2014). Reference: Bhakta,A., Tafen, M.,
Biofilm-based central line-associated bloodstream infections reviewed
“In this article, we provide an overview of microbial biofilm formation; describe the involvement of various genetic determinants, adhesion proteins, organelles, mechanism(s) of biofilm formation,
Neonatal CLABSI rates decrease following intervention
“The retrospective review compared CLABSI incidence during and after changes in catheter care.” Dumpa et al (2014). Reference: Dumpa, V., Adler, B., Allen, D., Bowman,