Kimal has issued a field safety notice recalling specific lot number of PICC catheters containing a valve manufactured pre 15 July 2014” NHS Supply Chain

Manganese (Mn) toxicity is often observed in adult patients receiving long-term home parenteral nutrition (HPN), and differing recommendations on the safe level of Mn administration

The study concludes that avoidance to wipe alcohol before venipuncture does not lead to sample haemolysis or sample dilution” Sarmah et al (2016). Abstract: INTRODUCTION:

To describe venipuncture frequency, its pain intensity, and the analgesic approach in ICU newborns; to determine the factors associated with the lack of preprocedural analgesia

We encountered two patients under long-term parenteral nutrition who developed glomerulonephritis associated with central venous catheter infection” Okada et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Advances in

Although the pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine have been studied in pediatric patients, there are no data for Chinese children available” Liu et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND

The relative net benefit of anticoagulant therapies for prevention of catheter malfunction remains uncertain” Wang et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Catheter malfunction, including thrombosis, is

In patients on HD, blood culture results are the most sensitive, specific, and accurate for diagnosing CRBSIs when taken from the HD circuit and the

However, poorly performed phlebotomy can compromise patient safety, healthcare worker (HCW) safety, and specimen quality” Kimani et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Phlebotomy, a commonly performed

This study assessed reporting behavior and satisfaction with postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) systems among health care workers (HCWs) at risk for occupational bloodborne pathogen exposure (BPE)

Automated surveillance collects 4 times the amount of data on each ward per day than a human auditor usually collects for a quarterly compliance report”

Ascorbylperoxide (AscOOH) is a hydrogen peroxide–dependent by-product of ascorbic acid that contaminates parenteral nutrition” Mohamed et al (2016). Abstract: Background: Ascorbylperoxide (AscOOH) is a hydrogen

Nurses have 3 times more HHOs than physicians, yet nurses have 1.5 times higher compliance than physicians” Azim et al (2016). Abstract: Background: To understand

Routine chest radiograph after this common procedure is an unnecessary use of resources and may delay resuscitation of critically ill patients” Hourmozdi et al (2016).

Reduction of catheter-related bloodstream infections is realized with use of ethanol locks, single lumens when appropriate, and prudent adherence to insertion and maintenance bundles” Duesing

The number of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lumens is associated with thrombotic and infectious complications. Because multilumen PICCs are not necessary in all patients,

This article describes the development of a peer-to-peer assessment process (CLABSI Conversations) and the practical, actionable practices we discovered that helped intensive care unit teams

To provide an overview of the economic aspects of needlestick and sharps injury (NSI) management among healthcare personnel (HCP) within a Health Technology Assessment project

Concern arises when ED-inserted PIVCs are used exclusively for blood sampling because this may lead to unused PIVCs being left in situ after patients are transferred

US-guided blood sampling from a brachial and antebrachial vein was possible with a 100% success rate, while ensuring a dry and gel-free venipuncture area on

Tibial intraosseous (TIO) access may be a faster alternative to intravenous (IV) access for delivery of vasoactive medications” Wong et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Interruptions

We confirm that the adopted standardized approach to this event resulted in a satisfactory outcome and could be suggested as appropriate for managing extravasation in