Case study presents central venous catheter tip malposition
We report a case of a patient presenting for carotid body tumor excision in whom the central venous catheter was malpositioned who was found to
The role of vein preservation in the specialism of vascular access
We have come a long way in improving patient outcomes in the areas of catheter-related bloodstream infections and deep vein thrombosis prevention” Brazens (2016). Abstract:
The role of PICC lines in the treatment of Lyme disease
Seven years later, I was diagnosed with chronic neurologic Lyme disease and coinfections of Babesia and Bartonella” Levy (2016). Abstract: I was told that I
Novel PICC catheter material proposed to lower platelet adherence
One of the most common complications of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is loss of line patency due to platelet adhesion to the device”
Potential negative impact of predatory journals unmasked in this article
As a result of Beal’s efforts, researchers all over the world are taking action against predatory journals” Dadkhah (2016). Abstract: In recent years, the academic world
EKG assisted bedside peripherally inserted central catheter tip placement
Based on these findings, the facility determined that EKG guidance is effective and its use was implemented for all bedside PICC placements in which a
Quality improvement in vascular access and electronic care records
We describe how EHR technology can be used to support quality improvement initiatives in vascular access practice and its related research and explore the importance
Health care in Romania is reviewed in this vascular access journal
This article highlights health care in Romania, which is predominantly in the public sector, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health (MoH)” Hale (2016).
Aluminum toxicity associated with infant parenteral nutrition
Aluminum toxicity is associated with anemia, impaired bone metabolism, neurologic defects, and parenteral nutrition (PN)–associated liver disease” Hall et al (2016). Abstract: Background: Aluminum toxicity
Review of procedural instruction in invasive bedside procedures
Evidence is strongest for the use of simulation and competency-based paradigms in teaching procedures, and these approaches should be the mainstay of programmes that train
Comparison of fish oil sources for parenteral lipid emulsions
Development of novel manufacturing methods may achieve safe 20% PFO parenteral emulsions, but by established formulation methods, these emulsions were clinically suboptimal despite meeting pharmacopeial
Intravenous anaesthetic agents explained in this article
This article summarizes drug properties frequently used for intravenous anaesthetic induction” Medlock and Pandit (2016). Abstract: This article summarizes drug properties frequently used for intravenous
CLABSI prevention guideline published by APIC
This implementation guide is designed to provide basic information regarding the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infection that is applicable for use by all infection preventionists
PICC outcomes in children receiving OPAT treatments
To identify the frequency of and risk factors associated with complications necessitating removal of the peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in patients receiving outpatient parenteral
Management of central venous catheter dysfunction
This review will focus on the etiology, prevention, and management of CVC-related dysfunction, which is mainly associated with inadequate blood flow” Gallieni et al (2016).
Central venous catheter complication surveillance – Ten year review results
We report our decennial experience with 1161 newly-placed long-term central venous catheters inserted in 919 hematology-oncology patients for a total of 413,901 CVC-days of observation”
Antibiotic-impregnated central venous catheters reduce CLABSI
Antibiotic-impregnated central venous catheters significantly reduced the risk of bloodstream infections compared with standard and heparin central venous catheters” Gilbert et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Caudal traction of ipsilateral arm improves supraclavicular ultrasound image
The caudal traction of ipsilateral arm toward to the knee improves the longitudinal US view of SCV for the supraclavicular approach, without reducing its size”
Selective chest radiography after fluoroscopic guided central line placement
This study examines the outcomes of selective chest radiography after fluoroscopic guided central line placement” Dalton et al (2016). Abstract: PURPOSE: Historically, a chest radiograph
Central venous catheter maintenance bundles reduce CLABSI rates
The bundle resulted in a significant and sustained reduction in CLABSI rates in 30 LTACHs for 14 months” Grigonis et al (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence-based
Publication provides CLABSI overview in the oncology setting
We describe central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns reported from oncology locations to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)” See
Central venous catheter associated cerebral gas embolism
Cerebral gas embolism (CGE) is a potentially catastrophic complication of central venous catheters (CVCs) manipulation or accidental disconnection, which is rarely reported in the literature”
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