This study compared the effect of a multimodal training program and lecturing method on nurses’ hand hygiene knowledge, belief, and practice” Ghezeljeh et al (2015).

Colonization of connector hubs and contaminated syringes are thought to increase the risk of CR-BSI. The Coated Antiseptic Tip (CAT) syringe was developed to decontaminate

Our primary objective compared subclavian versus femoral CVC complications during initial trauma resuscitations” Choron et al (2015). Reference: Choron, R.L., Wang, A., Van Orden, K.,

The occurrence of CRBSI is a risk factor for mortality. And diabetes, trauma and arteriovenous catheterization time > 6 days are risk factors for CRBSI.

The recent prevalent pathogens of CRBSI in ICU are S.epidermidis and A.baumannii. Advanced age, disease severity and polymicrobial CRBSI are significant independent risk factor of

Interventions aimed at reducing ambulatory CLABSIs should target appropriate educational experiences for adult caregivers and patients and identify ways to improve compliance with best-practice care”

We compared the performance of the manual and mechanical bone marrow puncture needle for adult, child and infant simulation” Ohchi et al (2015). Reference: Ohchi,

US-guided supraclavicular cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) is a new approach that may be advantageous in case of difficult central venous catheterization. We present

Our objective was to compare the efficacy of 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) containing either 0.5% or 2% CHG for antiseptic skin preparation in patients undergoing

We aimed to determine the incidence of IDA and to examine the effectiveness of parenteral iron replacement in patients receiving HPN” Hwa et al (2015).

Data regarding catheter salvage after a CRBSI episode are limited. We aimed to determine the incidence of CRBSI and rates of catheter salvage in adult

Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a vital lifesaving therapy for patients who are unable to maintain weight, fluid balance, nutrition, and functional status via oral

The use of ultrasonography to guide arterial puncture could potentially minimize some of these drawbacks” Laursen et al (2015). Reference: Laursen, C.B., Pedersen, R.L. and

The J-Tip (National Medical Products Inc, Irvine, CA) uses air instead of a needle to push lidocaine into the skin. To our knowledge, no studies

This paper describes the use of our electronic tool to monitor and feedback process compliance in conjunction of introducing bespoke central line insertion packs to

The Drug Exposure Feedback and Education for Nurses’ Safety (DEFENS) study will compare the efficacy of education (control) versus an audit and feedback intervention (treatment)

Sepsis bundles can decrease mortality in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock. However, current methods of measuring pressure, such as central venous pressure, are

The aim of this study is to evaluate the results for the insertion of totally implantable central venous access devices (TICVADs) by surgeons” An et

Differences between hospitals with regard to major complications, infection and occlusion may be related to different care protocol” García-Gabás et al (2015). Reference: García-Gabás, C.,

In our haemodialysis population, we identify the pathogens, sensitivity patterns, sources of infection and outcomes of Gram-negative bacteraemia” Murray et al (2015). Reference: Murray, E.C.,

We report a case of guide wire loss and migration after central venous access for spinal deformity surgery” Van Doninck et al (2015). Reference: Van

This is the first study evaluating the effect of CHG-impregnated dressings on bacterial colonization of regional anesthesia catheters in a routine clinical setting” Kerwat et