Ethanol versus heparin locks for the prevention of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections
“This study aimed to compare prospectively heparinized saline with 70% ethanol locks using 2h dwell time in patients with tunnelled
Decision analysis associated with vascular access choice in hemodialysis patients
“We performed a decision analysis evaluating AV fistula, AV graft, and central venous catheter (CVC) strategies for patients initiating
Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene
“The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format, update recommendations with the most
Use of 8-cm 22G Seldinger catheters for intravenous access in children
“Although limited by a small sample size, the results from this study are promising and suggest that 8 cm long catheters are
New approach for challenging hemodialysis vascular access
“The purpose is to assess a new lifesaving HD vascular access approach for patients with nonfunctioning access device in the
Internal jugular catheterization complicated by carotid artery puncture
“We report a case of internal jugular catheterization complicated by carotid artery puncture leading to embolic stroke.”
Options for dialysis access following bilateral central vein stenosis
“Patients with bilateral central vein stenosis present a unique challenge: treatment options are limited, largely unproven and
Minimally invasive access for central extracorporeal life support
“We present our minimally invasive technique for central ECLS through a nonsternotomy incision. Minimized right-sided
Current perspectives on vascular access for hemodialysis
“Proper VA maintenance requires integration of different professionals to create a VA team. This team should include a
Recognising air embolism as a complication of vascular access
“Understanding the potential for air embolism as a complication of this procedure, recognising and managing the signs and
Review of the 3rd World Congress on Vascular Access (WoCoVA)
“Julie Smith, Editor of BJN, reports the highlights of the Congress below and emphasises the importance of sharing best
Is a single positive blood culture for Enterococcus species representative of infection or contamination?
“Data on the clinical outcomes of patients with a single compared with multiple positive blood cultures for Enterococcus
species is limited. We undertook a retrospective cohort study in adults with at least one positive blood culture for Enterococcus species in a single institution” Jindai et al (2014).Five year review of intensive care unit-acquired blood stream infections
“ICU-acquired BSIs may be associated with high mortality in patients with critical illness. Meticulous infection control and
Iliopsoas abscess as a complication of tunneled jugular vein catheterization
“This case indicates that an iliopsoas abscess can be related to a jugular vein catheter, which is apparently facilitated by
Blood culture time to positivity in febrile infants with bacteremia
“Blood cultures are often obtained as part of the evaluation of infants with fever and these infants are typically observed
Systematic review of new medics’ intravenous task experience by country
“A meta-analysis is needed to include data not yet in the public domain from more countries. These results provide some
Reducing pain when venepuncture is being performed on preterm infants
“The effectiveness of facilitated tucking in reducing pain when venepuncture is being performed on preterm infants.” Lopez
Subcutaneous fluid administration and the hydration of older people
“This article discusses indications and contraindications for subcutaneous infusions, as well as patient assessment,
Factors affecting the frequency of intraosseous cannulation performed by paramedics
“Procedures are more inclined to move from the in-hospital to the prehospital environment if they are seen to be commonly
Intraosseous access in trauma by Air Medical Retrieval Teams
“We decided to assess the literature for capacity of IO access to meet resuscitation requirements in the prehospital
Avoiding admission and facilitating early discharge through OPAT
“This article examines how acute and community services can work together to ensure appropriate selection, treatment and
Report on use of vascular access devices for haemodialysis in Europe
“In this paper, we describe recent trends in incidence and prevalence of vascular access types in Europe from 2005 to 2009