We assessed the efficacy of systemic daptomycin (DPT) plus DPT antibiotic lock therapy (DPT-ALT) for catheter salvage in patients with Gram-positive CRBSIs” Yen et al

ECG-aided tip localization of PICC is accurate and safe, and is worth clinically recommending” Liu et al (2015). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate ECG-aided tip localization

The meta-analysis showed that antimicrobial-containing and citrate-alone lock solutions were superior to heparin for preventing CRB (both P < 0.01)” Liu et al (2015). Abstract:

The clinical presentation, microbiology, consequences and management of these central venous catheter associated infections in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients treated with intravenous prostacyclins are discussed” Boucly

In this review, I focus on the extreme of the short bowel syndrome where the loss of intestine is so great that patients cannot survive

Our primary objective was to compare peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) and central venous catheters (CVCs) for volume resuscitation in patients with EVD” Cotte et al

The authors of this review focus on pitfalls of ultrasound guidance: most important practical aspects as well as nonroutine vascular applications are discussed” Reusz and

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the physical fidelity of the simulation model on learning outcomes for a simulation-based education

To assess the feasibility of an innovative hands-on training to improve adherence to hygiene rules under standardized and under real life conditions” Stock et al

Peripheral IV site complications, such as infiltration and phlebitis, account for the greatest risk to most patients receiving infusion therapy” Taylor (2015). Abstract: More than

The findings suggest that a nurse’s conduct aimed at drawing patients in and inviting them to participate in a conversation leads toward shared decisions. Infusion

The aim of this literature review is to evaluate current research and practice pertaining to midline catheter (MC) use in NICU patients” Romesberg (2015). Abstract:

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of massage of acupoints on pain and anxiety caused by venipuncture” Hosseinabadi et al (2015).

Methodologic quality should be guaranteed in future RBC transfusion guideline development to ensure that the best available evidence is captured when recommending restrictive transfusion strategies”

Our results identify skin contact as the main source of contamination, and thus we emphasize the impact of proper hand hygiene” Heid et al (2015).

Barrier precautions are used inconsistently by critical care clinicians during arterial catheter insertion in the ICU setting” Cohen et al (2015). Abstract: Objectives: Recent studies

Medicare’s payment policy may have had an impact on reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in hospitals with low operating margins” Calderwood et al (2015). Abstract:

Treatment of pediatric parapneumonic empyema (PPE) requires several weeks of antibiotic therapy that is typically completed in the outpatient setting. The route of outpatient therapy

Despite increased attention to hand hygiene over the past decade compliance rates remain relatively low. Although there have been a number of improvements in the

Bolus infusion of hydrocortisone is independently associated with higher glycemic variability and higher insulin infusion rate variability in ICU patients” van Hooijdonk et al (2015).

Thrombotic and infectious complications were uncommon following PICC and CICC insertion, with no significant difference in complication rates observed” Nolan (2015). Abstract: PURPOSE: There are

We report the results of ultrasound guided percutaneous venous access in newborn patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)” Oh et al (2015). Abstract: