The Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice contains elements of diversity and cultural competence throughout” Abitz (2016). Abstract: The importance of cultural competence in every nursing

To examine the accuracy and acceptability of capillary blood glucose monitoring using the earlobe” Chan et al (2016). Abstract: Aims: To examine the accuracy and

Over a 2-month period in 2013, there were 11 HCV seroconversions at a satellite hemodialysis unit in Vietnam” Duong and McLaws (2016). Abstract: Background: Hepatitis

Diagnosis of intravascular catheter infection may be affected by the definition and procedures applied in the absence of blood culture data” Austin et al (2016).

Our objective was to evaluate whether culture of flushed withdrawn NCs is an alternative to hub culture when investigating central venous catheter colonization” Pérez-Granda et

To assess the safety and efficacy of pump therapy (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion; CSII) during labour and delivery in women with Type 1 diabetes” Drever

The results of this study will be useful in developing interventions to eliminate errors in the intravenous medication administration process” Schnock et al (2016). Abstract:

One commonly used technology in the home, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), provides a way for patients needing long-term antimicrobial therapy to leave the hospital

Even though Brazilian laws mandate the use of SEDs in health services, there are still barriers to its adherence, such as high costs and lack

Central line days may be reduced by the consistent daily reevaluation of a line’s justification using defined criteria” Kara et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: There

This study seeks to determine which pediatric patients are more likely to need IV access in a PED” Pade et al (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Pediatric

Older patients and lines placed 1.5 vertebral bodies below the carina are less likely to become malpositioned” Gish et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suboptimal position

Developing a training program for emergency providers in US-guided venous cannulation is feasible and safe” Oliveira and Lawrence (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Peripheral intravenous (PIV) access

PICC for surgery after the puncture point of oppression hemostasis method choice, the effect of calcium alginate dressings hemostatic gauze pad is better than that

Novel devices based on the emission of near-infrared electromagnetic radiation (NIR) have been developed to minimize venous puncture failures” Fumagalli et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND:

This article aims to help nurses to undertake the removal of pulmonary artery (PA) catheters in a safe manner” Scales (2016). Abstract: Rationale and key

The purpose of the study was to assess the risk of first-time bloodstream infection (BSI) according to type of central venous catheter (CVC) during induction

We conducted a prospective pilot study to evaluate the potential role of combined systemic antifungal and liposomal amphotericin B lock therapy in children with intestinal

Cancer site, cancer stage≥2, liver metastasis, chemotherapy, progesterone, being underweight or obese, hospitalization/nursing home confinement, CV catheter, and infection are independent risk factors for incident

Non-tunneled (temporary) hemodialysis catheters (NTHCs) are the least-optimal initial vascular access for incident maintenance hemodialysis patients yet little is known about factors associated with NTHC

This quality standard covers organisational factors in preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections in secondary care settings” NICE (2016). Introduction: This quality standard covers organisational factors