Indocyanine green video angiography predicts outcome of extravasation injuries
“Here, we demonstrate that the evaluation of blood flow by indocyanine green (ICG) angiography in the extravasation area predicts
Review of antiseptic agents for central venous implanted port management
“Here, we prospectively examined the frequency of CV port-related infections when the disinfectant was changed from 10% povidone
Did hospital engagement networks improve care standards
“Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released results of its Partnership for Patients Program (PPP) and
Comparison of paediatric and adult transfusion reactions
“To our knowledge this is the first study to provide detailed comparisons of acute transfusion reactions to all blood
Lean methodology to guide IV compounding workflow
“Quality improvements achieved by a hospital pharmacy through the use of lean methodology to guide i.v. compounding
Implementation of standardized pediatric IV medication concentrations
“The development and implementation of a comprehensive and standardized list of pediatric i.v. medication
Authors review the stability of ertapenem solution in syringes
“The stability of ertapenem solution in syringes at room, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures was determined
Establishment of a rabbit model for peripherally inserted central catheter
“We have succeeded in establishing the rabbit model for peripherally inserted central catheter, and provided a
Evaluation of peripherally inserted central catheters in orthopedic patients
“Based on the data collected, it can be concluded that PICCs are reliable devices for a wide variety of intravenous infusions used in
Patency rates among heparin-bonded and conventional polytetrafluoroethylene hemodialysis grafts
“We aimed to compare patency and complication rates of upper extremity conventional versus heparin-bonded AVGs.” Cox et al
Review of a novel catheter positioning system for central venous catheters
“James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital tested an advanced electronic positioning system for central lines that could hypothetically
Hemoclips of a band released after recovery of a stenosed shunt
“A man aged 30 years with a brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula in the left upper arm developed clinical complaints of a cold left hand due
Eliminating PICC infections in a complex patient population
“In response to Medicare reimbursement changes related to central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) effective January 2011,
Strategies for improving peripheral venous catheter outcomes
“We report the opinions of a panel of infection prevention experts convened during the 2012 World Congress on Vascular Access. The panel
Influence of antimicrobial peripherally inserted central catheters on CLABSI rates
“The use of an antimicrobial PICC in conjunction with current infection prevention practices resulted in a statistically significant decrease in
YouTube as a learning tool to access implanted vascular ports
“There was considerable variability in the utility and value of the videos reviewed. Some videos were very informative and instructional,
Impact of online or blended learning vs. face-to-face learning of clinical skills
“The available evidence suggests that online learning for teaching clinical skills is no less effective than traditional means.”
Thiamine deficiency as a cause of hyperlactatemia in parenteral nutrition patients
“This case report provides a recent example of the potential danger of rationing parenteral multivitamins in chronically
Frequency of CHG bathing to reduce central venous catheter infections
“The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of weekly whole-body douche with CHG shower gel on rates of HA-
Teaching central line placement using a perfused human cadaveric model
“The purpose of this article is to present a unique training model using a perfused human cadaver for central line
Do endogenous prothrombotic conditions increase CVC related DVT
“Study objective was to assess whether endogenous prothrombotic conditions contribute to the risk of CVL-related
Citrate versus heparin for apheresis catheter locks
“Based on the findings of our study, we conclude that citrate and heparin locks have similar efficacy in maintaining