Guidance on glutamine supplementation to parenteral nutrition
In this commentary, we address the impact of four studies that influenced the recommendations on glutamine supplementation by the Canadian Clinical Practice Guide 2015” Leguina-Ruzzi
Implantable port tip location based on patient position and BMI
To evaluate the extent of normal variation in implantable port devices between supine fluoroscopy and upright chest x-ray in relation to body mass index (BMI)
How to reduce blood culture contamination rates
“The benchmark for contaminated blood cultures (BCs) is 3%. The South African (SA) guideline aims to optimise BC yield and reduce contamination” Abrahams et al (2015).
Treating sepsis with intermittent bolus or continuous beta-lactam infusion
This study aims to determine if continuous infusion (CI) is associated with better clinical and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) outcomes compared to intermittent bolus (IB) dosing in
Hepatotoxicity associated with therapeutic doses of intravenous acetaminophen
We report a case of hepatotoxicity associated with therapeutic doses of IV acetaminophen, with elevated serum APAP-CYS” Seifert et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND: IV acetaminophen
Prolonged infusion guideline for time-dependent antimicrobial agents
Administration of time-dependent beta-lactam antibiotic as a prolonged infusion may maximize the pharmacodynamic target of time above the minimum inhibitory concentration” Hohlfelder et al (2016).
OPAT use and clinical outcomes for a large population of paediatric Medicaid patients
Our objective was to characterize OPAT use and clinical outcomes for a large population of pediatric Medicaid enrollees treated with OPAT” Goldman et al (2016).
Venipuncture robot attempts to combat vein movement during needle insertion
Finally, we demonstrate how the robot can make real-time adjustments under ultrasound image guidance to compensate for subtle vessel motions during venipuncture” Chen et al
Study attempts to predict venipuncture pain intensity
We aimed to examine whether the number of neonatal invasive procedures, adjusted for other clinical and psychosocial factors, was associated with self-ratings of pain during
Peripheral vascular access infusion phlebitis rates in emergency departments
To describe the natural history of ED-inserted PVC site use; the occurrence and severity of PVC-related phlebitis; and associations with patient, PVC and nursing care
Results of continuous-infusion versus intermittent dosing of Cefazolin therapy
To determine whether intraoperative continuous-infusion (CI) cefazolin reduces the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) compared with intermittent (INT) cefazolin dosing…” Shoulders et al (2016).
Persistent left superior vena cava and PICC port placement
Malpositioning of the catheter in the persistent left superior vena cava occurs in 0.3%-0.5% of patients” Konstantinou et al (2016). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: We present a
Preventing chemotherapy prescribing errors by nurse verification
This article demonstrates how the review of chemotherapy orders by a designated nurse known as a verification nurse (VN) at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation in the internal jugular vein
The objective of the study is to evaluate the immediate and short-term incidence of complications after USPIV placement in IJ of DVA patients” Kiefer et
Nurse-administered propofol sedation for endoscopic procedures
The aims of this study were to investigate the efficacy of intermittent deep sedation with propofol for a large cohort of advanced endoscopies and to
Elastomeric infusion device fill and flow rate reviewed
The Ambu Smart-Infuser Pain Pump and the On-Q Pump with Select-a-Flow Variable Rate Controller are elastomeric devices with a flow regulator that controls the rate
Reducing the number of peripheral vascular access devices inserted in the ED
The aim of this study was to assess the proportion of unused ED inserted PIVCs in a before-and-after interventional study” Decker et al (2016). Abstract:
The human experience with intravenous Levodopa administration
To compile a comprehensive summary of published human experience with levodopa given intravenously, with a focus on information required by regulatory agencies” Siddiqi et al
HeRo catheter in catheter for dialysis patients with superior vena cava occlusion
At our institution we have used the inside-out central venous access technique (IOCVA) to traverse an occluded vena cava for HeRO graft placement. We review
Study considers glycemic control in critically ill patients
Under routine conditions and under different nutritional protocols the Space GlucoseControl system with integrated eMPC algorithm has exhibited its suitability for glycaemia control in critically
Diagnosing CRBSI and preventing unnecessary central venous access device removal
Lack of in situ diagnostic techniques requires device removal if CR-BSI is suspected with 75-85% of catheters withdrawn unnecessarily” Evans et al (2016). Abstract: BACKGROUND:
Vascular access working group of the Italian Society of Nephrology describe vascular access in the elderly
The aim of this position statement, prepared by experts of the Vascular Access Working Group of the Italian Society of Nephrology, is to critically review
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