Senior managers must understand what they have invested in and how it enhances patient care, improves efficiency and saves money in order to be persuaded

This article discusses the use of fresh frozen cadavers as an innovative way to teach the procedure of totally implanted port insertion” Kelly and Moss

This article gives us the unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing discussion regarding the potential benefit of extending indications for these devices, including catheter-over-guidewire

We tried old simple method of saline injection with force under image intensifier using hydrostatic force of intravenous fluid to straighten the CVC. We could

The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether central or peripheral venous access has an effect on stem cell yield and the kinetics

Here, we report on the impact of polymer structure and film composition on both the inherent and β-peptide-mediated ability of PEM-coated catheters to prevent or

After the infusion was administered, she complained of dyspnea. A CT scan of the chest revealed a right pleural effusion and displacement of the tip

Therefore, the antimicrobial efficiency of leaching and nonleaching polymers has been investigated quantitatively in vitro in direct comparison on a highly relevant implant of central

It is vital that emergency physicians be aware of the adverse effects of semi-automatic IO devices, including dermal abrasion, which has not been reported previously”

The main aim of this study was to assess Prevalence, causes and preventive of Needle Sticks injuries among nurses in Kerman (south of Iran)” Balouchi

Current practice in many countries is to increase the platelet count above a pre-specified level with platelet transfusions to prevent serious bleeding due to the

There are three types of mechanical complications of tunnelled central catheter: catheter rupture, occlusion by TPN depositing and thrombofibrotic occlusion. The aim of the study

Here we demonstrate that a recently developed platform comprised of nanoparticles that release therapeutic levels of nitric-oxide (NO-np) inhibits candidal biofilm formation, destroys the extracellular

Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are among the deadliest heathcare-associated infections, with an estimated 12-25% mortality rate” Barnes et al (2016). Abstract: Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)

The extent of intentional or accidental subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and the factors associated with these have rarely been studied among people who inject drugs,

Overall our results indicate that the impacts of sub-inhibitory chlorhexidine exposure on hospital-associated pathogens should be further investigated in laboratory studies” Bhardwaj et al (2016).

Our objective was to examine patients’ perspectives on subcutaneously administered self-injectable medications when compared with other routes or methods of administration for the same medicines”

We describe a modification of the implantation technique that we use in our department in order to improve the cosmetic result of a TIVAD” Kehagias

Clinical management of dengue relies on careful monitoring of fluid balance combined with judicious intravenous (IV) fluid therapy” Rosenberger et al (2016). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Clinical

The rate of true positive blood cultures among patients on a medical service was lower than previously studied” Linsenmeyer et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although

Outpatient hemodialysis bloodstream infection rates, now used for performance measurement and were significantly higher for manual compared with automated surveillance” Thompson et al (2016). Abstract:

To determine MRSA infection status and the use of vancomycin in its treatment at a teaching hospital in China” Tang et al (2015). Abstract: BACKGROUND: