Improving neonatal central venous catheter safety – Full Text
“This quality improvement project was initiated after two episodes of cardiac tamponade occurred in infants in a tertiary neonatal unit. The investigation highlighted that they were caused by malpositioned CVCs” Pappa et al (2024).
CLABSI risk in patients with COVID-19 – Full Text
“To investigate the association between central line-associated bloodstream infections and clinical and care variables of intensive care unit patients with COVID-19 hospitalized at a reference public health institution” Acosta et al (2024).
Management of persistent withdrawal occlusion in venous ports – Full Text
“We created a method for resolving PWO using MD +/- application of thrombolytics with 97.4% success rate. Current evidence showed that FS is not likely to be affected by thrombolytic drugs; however, we have ascertained an effect of these drugs, proposing a hypothesis of microthrombotic events at the tip of the catheter if fibroblastic sleeve is present” Maňásek et al (2024).
Ultrasound guided central venous catheter tip location check – Full Text
“This study confirms the feasibility of a new ultrasound method to ensure the correct CVC tip position. This protocol could potentially become a standard method reducing costs, post-procedural irradiation, and time of CVC placement in emergency” Volpicelli et al (2024).
PICC-related thrombosis in patients with liver cancer – Full Text
“Age, KPS score, parenteral nutrition, TNM staging, distant metastasis, bone marrow suppression, and activities of daily living impairment are independent risk factors for PICC-related thrombosis in hospitalized patients with liver cancer, while catheter duration is a protective factor for the disease” Chen et al (2024).
Risk of extravasation associated with peripheral vasopressors – Full Text
“We discuss the guidelines and data for optimal dose, duration, intravenous line (IV) size, IV location, and nursing IV site monitoring for peripheral vasopressors. We then explore adverse events associated with peripheral vasopressors. Finally, we describe how this practice change may impact hospital medicine providers” Kalinoski et al (2024).
Central venous catheter-related thrombosis in critically ill patients – Full Text
“Almost all CVCs in the internal jugular vein in critically ill surgical patients developed an asymptomatic CRT in the first days after catheterization” Gibb et al (2024).
Neontatal central venous access device tip location
“Intracavitary electrocardiography and real time ultrasound can both be applied in the neonatal setting, but they offer different advantages or disadvantages depending on the type of central venous access device” Natile et al (2024).
Peripheral arterial catheters in extremely preterm infants
“Peripheral artery catheters can be used for continuous blood pressure measurement and blood draw even in extremely preterm infants” Bruckner et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction with a multipronged nurse-driven approach – Full Text
“Central catheter dressing assessment, intervention, and education help reduce CLABSIs. Central catheter rounds are an important adjunct to the CLABSI bundle. A central catheter dressing management algorithm helps nurses decide when to change a dressing and which type of dressing to use” Hoke et al (2024).
Internal jugular vein diameter deformation rate during puncture
“The deformation rate of the IJV wall was smaller in the 3D needle group than in the usual needle group. The use of a 3D needle would be safer when puncturing the IJV” Hashimoto et al (2024).
Hospital-associated infection cost analysis
“HAIs acquired in the ICU are associated with higher ICU costs. These findings were consistent across specific types of infection” Bezerra et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention in the Intensive Care Unit
“We observed a reduced knowledge of the guidelines for the prevention of CLABSI despite the attitudes and practices of the nurses being satisfactory. In addition to implementing training, strategies for disseminating guidelines should be adopted” Muschitiello et al (2024).
Predicting PICC-related deep vein thrombosis
“This study aims to use patient feature and catheterization technology feature variables to train the corresponding machine learning (ML) models to predict peripherally inserted central catheters-deep vein thrombosis (PICCs-DVT) and analyze the importance of the two types of features to PICCs-DVT from the aspect of “input-output” correlation” Sheng and Gao (2024).
Central line insertion training facilitated by a CVC team – Full Text
“Integrating the training provided by a specialized team with an interactive response system enhanced the knowledge and competency level in CVC insertion among medical students in this study” Tsai et al (2024).
Effect of the Veinlite PEDI2 and distraction on peripheral catheter insertion-related emotional behavior
“This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a Veinlite PEDI2 and passive VR distraction on the first attempt at PIC insertion success, duration of insertion, emotional behavior, pain, fear, and anxiety associated with PIC insertion in children aged 4-10 years in the pediatric emergency department” Can and Özalp Gerçeker (2024).
Exercise to prevent femoral PICC-related thrombosis
“The maximum angle ankle pump exercise mode can reduce the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis and unplanned catheter removal in patients with lung cancer with PICC catheterization through femoral vein, increase catheter retention time, but it can easily cause patient fatigue” Liao and Wu (2024).
Implantable port catheter fragment lodged in pulmonary artery – Full Text
“Although essential for frequent chemotherapy and other treatments, ports can lead to complications such as infection and thrombosis. This article discusses a rare but serious complication: the displacement of a catheter fragment” Kordykiewicz et al (2024).
Nursing management of chemotherapy extravasation – Full Text
“Adequate knowledge of chemotherapy treatment and the risk factors of extravasation are basic elements for the prevention of this type of injury, as well as for the improvement of the quality of life of patients under this kind of intravenous therapy” Antúnez-Blancat et al (2024).
Tunneled CVC and early bacteremia in oncological pediatric patients – Full Text
“Our objective was to assess risk factors of ITCVC-related early bacteremia in oncological pediatric patients and to determine the need for preoperative prophylaxis” Planas Díaz et al (2024).
Blood gas analysis in prehospital emergency medicine – Full Text
“We aimed to provide a comprehensive summary of the current literature on prehospital BGA, including its indications, methods, and feasibility” Rief et al (2024).
Anatomical variation in the internal jugular vein – Full Text
“CVC is widely used in the emergency department and intensive care units. It is typically performed by inserting a catheter through the internal jugular vein (IJV) into the superior vena cava near the right atrium” Shan et al (2024).
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PICC-related venous thrombosis in patients with lymphoma – Full Text
“The objective of this study is to examine the risk factors associated with the occurrence of PICC-Related Venous Thrombosis (PICC-RVTE) in individuals diagnosed with lymphoma, as well as to develop a predictive risk nomogram model” Wang et al (2024).
Treatment of iatrogenic left vertebral artery injury – Full Text
“We describe a case of endovascular treatment for an iatrogenic left vertebral artery injury after central line catheter placement in a 68-year-old male patient” Endo et al (2024).
Patient experience with implanted venous access ports – Full Text
“The participants highlighted both the positive and negative aspects of venous access ports, while also identifying insufficient knowledge and “fear and anxiety” as barriers to accepting these devices” Janatolmakan et al (2024).
How to manage major bleeding – Full Text
“The management of major bleeding is a critical aspect of modern healthcare and it is imperative to emphasize the importance of applying Patient Blood Management (PBM) principles” Oliveira et al (2024).
CVC fragment found ten years after catheter insertion – Full Text
“Here, we presented a case of the lost fragmented catheter in a young female who underwent a central venous catheter insertion 10 years ago, incidentally detected during an echocardiographic examination” Natale et al (2024).
Synthetic haemostatic sealants for PICC stabilization – Full Text
“The obtained results showed that the application of Glubran 2 and AristaTMAH as surgical wound closure systems is effective and safe, as the success achieved was ≥94% on anastomoses of FAV, 100% on stabilization of PICC catheters, and ≤95% on pseudoaneurysms” Curcio et al (2024).
CVC insertion results in subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm – Full Text
“A pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian artery following central venous catheter placement is a rare but potentially fatal complication that often requires surgical intervention. However, surgical repair of the subclavian artery remains challenging” Kim et al (2024).
CLABSI in stem cell recipients – Full Text
“Peripheral catheters (PCs), such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and MidLine catheters (MLCs), appear to be adequate vascular catheters to be used for stem cell infusion, although their utilization in this indication is not yet common” Milczarek et al (2024).
PICC length equation – Full Text
“The appropriate PICC length was predicted based on the patient’s height, weight, sex, and age. The equations in our study can help predict the optimal catheter length and can be automatically calculated using computerized patient information for bedside procedures in PICC” Kim et al (2024).
Peripheral IV cannulation in children – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to determine the relative incidence of PIVC complications secondary to lower limb cannulation, compared to upper limb, in children with SNI” Kluckow et al (2024).
VTE prophylaxis in cancer patients with CVC – Full Text
“The introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), with its proven efficacy and safety in multiple clinical indications, have renewed the attention to VTE prophylaxis in cancer patients with CVC” Abdel-Razeq and Al-Jaghbeer (2024).
CVC tip location study – Full Text
“A microbubbles test (MBT) can be used to confirm correct CVC positioning. However, there is serious doubt regarding whether the currently applied threshold of a 2 s push-to-bubbles time (PTB time) for rapid atrial swirl sign (RASS) in an MBT is reliable and accurate” Ley et al (2024).
11-component CLABSI reduction bundle
“We implemented the INICC multidimensional approach, incorporating an 11-component bundle, in 122 ICUs spanning nine Asian countries. We computed the CLABSI rate using the CDC/NSHN definition and criteria” Rosenthal et al (2024).
Antimicrobial dosing recommendations for obese patients
“This is a comprehensive review of the dosing of different types of antimicrobials (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antituberculosis drugs) in obese patients, where the literature on PK and possible dosing strategies in obese adults was critically assessed” Castro-Balado et al (2024).
Early blood administration by Emergency Medical Services – Full Text
“Prehospital blood programs must be thoughtfully planned, have multiple safeguards, ensure adequate training and credentialing processes, and be responsible stewards of blood resources” Levy et al (2024).
Neonatal central venous catheterization protocol
“Recently, the GAVeCeLT has proposed a protocol called SICA-PED (i.e. Safe Insertion of Central Access in Pediatric patients) and includes seven evidence-based strategies” Spagnuolo et al (2024).
Oncology infusion center daily nurse staffing ratio
“This study assessed three acuity models across multiple centers to determine whether acuity was superior to patient volumes or patient hours in predicting the number of nurses needed to care for scheduled patients in an OIC, as well as the effect on objective metrics of missed nurse lunch breaks and patient wait times” Tobias et al (2024).
Evolution of intravenous medication errors
“This narrative review demonstrates a growing interest in systems-based risk management for intravenous drug therapy and in introducing new technology, particularly smart infusion pumps and preparation systems, as systemic defenses” Kuitunen et al (2024).
Hospital-acquired bloodstream infections in cancer patients
“We summarise strengths and weaknesses of commonly used surveillance definitions and denominators in the setting of cancer care; existing surveillance practice; epidemiology of haBSI and CLABSI; prevention strategies; and current knowledge gaps” MacPhail et al (2024).
Impact of CVC removal on neonatal CLABSI – Full Text
“Staphylococcus capitis is an increasingly prevalent pathogen in the neonatal setting, frequently causing central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) that can be difficult to eradicate. Central venous catheter (CVC) removal versus in situ treatment with CoNS CLABSIs is a controversial treatment strategy with no clear consensus” Sala et al (2024).
Fillable elastomeric pump technology
“Due to advances in elastomeric pump technology, there are now devices available that can be filled with intravenous (IV) therapy at the bed or chair side. These devices are safe, reliable and enable the patient to be mobile when having their infusion” Barton et al (2023).
Parenteral nutrition as a vehicle for drug delivery
“This review focuses on the utilization of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) as a method for delivering drugs. It discusses the benefits and difficulties associated with its commercial application and offers suggestions for future research endeavors” Bakrey et al (2024).
What is the effect of taurolidine on the time-to-positivity of blood cultures – Full Text
“In the presence of taurolidine, the TTP was considerably delayed or vials even remained negative as compared to vials containing heparin, citrate or NaCl. This effect was dose-dependent. The delayed TTP was much less pronounced in the presence of blood, but still notable” van den Bosch et al (2024).
Wrong-route drug administration errors – Full Text
“Oral drug formulations and enteral feeds may inadvertently be administered intravenously. Intravenous medications may be inadvertently administered intra-arterially. These examples of wrong-route drug administration errors have the potential to cause significant organ dysfunction and even death” Taylor and Blockman (2023).
PICC related CLABSI in neonates – Full Text
“Low birth weight, premature delivery, off-site nutrition, long catheterization time, and 5-minute APGAR score ≤7 are independent risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infection in neonates with peripherally inserted central venous catheters. The pathogenic bacteria are fungi and multidrug-resistant bacteria” Zhang et al (2024).
Home parenteral nutrition best practice examples – Full Text
“This article is based on presentations and discussions held at the International Safety and Quality of PN Summit, providing insights into aspects of home PN (HPN) and examples of good HPN practice” Kumpf et al (2024).
Intravenous protection device to prevent self-injection – Full Text
“The misuse of medical IV access is a potential source of prolonged hospitalizations and fatal overdoses nationwide. On two separate occasions, patients were found dead in our ED bathroom after overdosing by accessing their IV site for self-injection. These events prompted the development of the IV SafeLock prototype” Bragg et al (2024).
Needlestick injuries in medical school – Full Text
“The aim was to determine numbers and causes of NSIs as well as the frequency with which medical students report NSIs in the final stages of study” Keicher et al (2024).
Microplastics from neonatal parenteral nutrition circuit – Full Text
“The leaching of particles from plastic health care equipment in the blood of intensive care patients has been associated with several health risks, and as such, similar health risks could occur with leaching of microplastics” Vercauteren et al (2024).
CIMUS consensus statement on POCUS competencies – Full Text
“The CIMUS group recommends 28 competencies be considered mandatory and 3 as optional for internal medicine physicians performing POCUS guided thoracentesis, paracentesis, and CVC placement” Canadian Internal Medicine Ultrasound (2024).