Prevention and control of CRBSI caused by Gram negative bacilli should be strengthened in the hospital” Li et al (2015). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine thepathogen

The US-PIVA method offers an effective alternative to Central Venous Access in patients requiring a-RCEx procedures who lack visual or palpable peripheral access, with minimal

The peripherally inserted central catheter line was advanced with no complications, and the position of the catheter was checked using the electrocardiography method” Konstantinou et

Considering the effect of IV Infiltration management program, we recommend that this infiltration management program would be widely used in the clinical settings” Park et

Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is one of the most serious complications in hospitalised patients, leading to increased hospitalisation, intensive care admissions, extensive antibiotic treatment and

Patients undergoing emergent hemodialysis via tunneled catheter are predisposed to Gram-negative CRBSI” Rojas-Moreno et al (2015). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study had 2 objectives: (1) to

The purpose of this initiative was to rapidly identify and mitigate potential underlying drivers to the increased CLABSI rate” Dandoy et al (2015). Abstract: BACKGROUND:

Despite a lower device use ratio in our ICUs, our device-associated healthcare-associated infection rates are higher than National Healthcare Safety Network…” Mehta et al (2015).

We retrospectively evaluated the risk factors for colorectal cancer patients who hadL -OHP induced phlebitis and venous pain” Nakauchi et al (2015). Abstract: Venous pain

The duration of analgesia and comparative efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine and an elastomeric bupivacaine pump in a diverse surgical population were determined” Kenes et al

“…improving maintenance care of the CVAD may result in lower CVAD-linked infection rates” Furtwängler et al (2015). Abstract: Background: During intensive chemotherapy, bloodstream infection (BSI)

Specific chemotherapy drugs which require to be delivered by continuous infusion over time can have their effectiveness impaired by exposure to optical radiation” Clarkson et

The purpose of this study is to evaluate infusion pumps, which are claimed to be suitable for blood products and to investigate the impact the

The aim of this study is to highlight how such infusion devices may impact the drug delivery of injectable drugs” Simon et al (2015). Abstract:

Standard precaution (SP) adherence is universally suboptimal, despite being a core component of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) prevention and healthcare worker (HCW) safety” Hessels et al

This paper focuses on the ongoing barriers to the prevention of needlestick injuries among healthcare workers” Chambers et al (2015). Abstract: BACKGROUND: A number of

Use of ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access fills a practice gap in safe patient care between traditional peripheral IV access methods of vein visualization and/or palpation

Persistent left superior vena cava is a congenital vascular anomaly, which is possibly arrhythmogenic and thrombogenic, rarely complicated with coronary sinus atresia” Imataki et al

Although superficial thrombophlebitis of the upper extremity represents a frequent complication of intravenous catheters inserted into the peripheral veins of the forearm or hand, no

This study describes OPAT outcomes within a UK teaching hospital renal transplant population” Harrison et al (2015). Abstract: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a

We examine goal-setting as a factor contributing to program outcomes in eight hospitals focused on preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” McAlearney and Hefner (2015).