Iatrogenic damage of the innominate vein is a possible complication with extracorporeal central venous line catheter insertion techniques” Siordia et al (2015). Reference: Siordia, J.A.,

Vancomycin during continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) is either administered by intermittent infusion (II) or continuous infusion (CI). In this patient population, the best method to

An uncommon complication is resistant removal of the catheter due to adherence of the catheter to the vessel wall” Vellanki et al (2015). Reference: Vellanki,

The incidence of central vein stenosis in breast cancer patients was higher after placement of TIVPs via the left IJV” Song et al (2015). Reference:

The objective of this study was to investigate variables that may affect sonographic cannulation of great saphenous vein and determine the ideal location for ultrasound-guided

This case illustrates a rare complication of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)” Sherif et al (2015). Reference: Sherif, M.M., Hall, R. and Schauer, C.K.

Hemodialysis catheters remain necessary for long-term vascular access in patients for whom arteriovenous access may be problematic or impossible. Developments in catheter design have improved

The carina is a good landmark for the upper border of the cavoatrial junction. Length of carina to cavoaterial juction was associated with age” Ahn

“We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the risk for CLA-BSI associated with the use of a new NC with an improved engineering design’ Tabak et

ECG guidance is effective to assess catheter tip position during femoral port placement and avoids the need for radiological methods” Gibault et al (2015). Reference:

The first important step is introduction of CLABSI rate monitoring in this high-risk patient population” Snarski et al (2015). Reference: Snarski, E., Mank, A., Iacobelli,

The aim of this study was to predict the probability of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in patients with haematologic malignancies using a modified

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the complications of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in orthopedic patients with chronic bone orthopedic infection” Schneider

Despite preventative measures, central venous catheter-related infections are common, with rates of 0.5-2.8/1000 catheter days in children and 0.6-2.5/1000 catheter days in neonates” Chesshyre et

Needlesticks and cuts are the most common occupational injuries in healthcare workers (HCWs). Directive 2010/32/EU defines principles and preventive interventions” Di Bari et al (2015).

She suffered extravasation of her propofol infusion, which resulted in intrinsic compression within her forearm muscle compartments” Kalraiya et al (2015). Reference: Kalraiya, A.J., Madanipour,

We examined the risk of venous thromboembolism in deep veins of the arm, leg and chest following PICC placement” Greene et al (2015). Reference: Greene,

This prospective observational single-centre study aimed to investigate PICC-related complications after implementation of a multidisciplinary approach to PICC care and compared it with previous literature”

The global costs of the implantation of a PICC Line and of an implanted subcutaneous port in the interventional radiology room and in the operating

We report a case of iatrogenic inferior thyroid artery pseudoaneurysm during the central line placement due to internal jugular vein puncture” Ruan et al (2015).

Ninety-two percent of the patients were premature. Right atrium was the most common vegetation site (63%). Seventy one percent of cases reported were associated with

Infection Control today report “A UC Irvine research team will receive up to $5 million to further develop a bloodstream infection detection system that speeds