Introduction of champions for better central line care
“Following five months with a sustained CLABSI rate of zero per 1,000 catheter days, the acuity adaptable critical
Efficacy of daptomycin lock therapy in the treatment of CRBSI
“Daptomycin (DPT) is an antibiotic active against Gram-positive bacteria with high bactericidal activity and good biofilm
Evidence-based criteria for directly observed hand hygiene compliance
“Hand hygiene surveillance programs that rely on direct observations of healthcare worker activity may be limited by the
Review examines the pharmacology of plasma expanders
“Current research focuses on the development of artificial oxygen carriers as plasma expanders. These substances, which
Current standards of practice in the management of shock in trauma
“Delivering trauma care, with an experienced team working in a ‘horizontal’ clinical approach and meeting key
Elevated alkaline phosphatase in infants with parenteral nutrition
“The purpose of the study was to determine the utility of serum ALP in the diagnostic criteria for PNALD by measuring
The Human Factors Analysis Classification System (HFACS) applied to health care
“This article describes the modification of the Human Factors Analysis Classification System based on James Reason’s theory of
SHEA White Paper: Data requirements for electronic surveillance
“This white paper reviews different approaches to electronic surveillance, discusses the specific data elements required for
Review of the evolution of intraosseous access in tactical settings
“In this procedural feasibility study, we assessed the ability of 26 U.S. Air Force PJs to perform HH IO placement on fresh,
Effects of intraosseous transfusion of whole blood on hemolysis and transfusion time in a swine model
“Intraosseous transfusion does not significantly increase hemolysis or transfusion time compared with IV transfusion. Clinically,
Retrospective audit of insulin infusion management in a tertiary ICU
“An audit of insulin infusion management was conducted following the institution of an insulin infusion guideline in a tertiary
Monitoring of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy by pharmacists
“Further studies of monitoring of OPAT by pharmacists should investigate the impact of pharmacist involvement on prevention
Umbilical venous catheter-induced hepatic hematoma in neonates
“Here we will describe three separate cases of infants in the NICU who, during their course of treatment, were found to have
Vascular access in hemodialysis patients older than 80 years
“We reviewed our experience with arteriovenous access surgery in all hemodialysis patients aged 80 years and older to determine
Central venous thrombosis and thrombophilia in cystic fibrosis
“The aims of this study were to (1) document the frequency of catheter venous thrombosis detected by colour-Doppler-
Reduced chlorhexidine susceptibility in organisms causing CLABSI
“Surveillance is needed to detect reduced CHG susceptibility with widespread CHG use.” Suwantarat et al (2014).
Effect of multiple concurrent central venous catheters on CLABSI rates
“We explored the relative impact of multiple CVCs, patient comorbidities, and disease severity on the risk of CLABSI.”
Infection prevention practices in neonatal intensive care units
“We surveyed infection control staff in NICUs reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to assess strategies
Review of the pre-filled syringe as a ready-to-use drug delivery system
“This review comprises properties and effects of extractables, leachables and discuss the characteristics of PFS technology; its
Article reviews sharps injuries in the operating room
“We aimed to identify who sustains needlestick and sharps injuries, under what circumstances and what actions are taken to
Peripheral IV catheter indwell time and phlebitis development reviewed
“The results of this study show that catheters can be used for longer periods of time when administered under optimal conditions
Central line associated deep vein thrombosis after spine operation in prone position
“We experienced a case of deep vein thrombosis after spine surgery in the prone position with a central venous catheter (CVC).”