Innominate vein repair after iatrogenic perforation with central venous catheter
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 continuous infusion versus intermittent infusion during continuous venovenous hemofiltration
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
Management of stuck tunneled central venous catheters
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,
Innominate vein stenosis after totally implantable venous access port placement
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:
Ultrasound evaluation of saphenous vein for peripheral intravenous cannulation
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
Azygos vein thrombosis secondary to a peripherally inserted central catheter
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 catheter design improves long-term catheter functionality
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
Proper tip position of central venous catheter in pediatric patients
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
CLABSI risk and needleless intravenous connectors meta-analysis
“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 control of catheter tip position during implantation of femoral venous port
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:
CLABSI prevention in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients
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,
Prediction of CRBSIs in patients with haematologic malignancies
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
Evaluation of PICC complications in orthopedic inpatients
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
Diagnosis and management of central venous catheter infections in children
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
Needlestick prevention prior to EU Directive in a sample of Italian hospitals
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).
Propofol extravasation cause of forearm compartment syndrome
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,
PICC associated venous thromboembolism in upper and lower extremities
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,
Managing peripherally inserted central catheter complications
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”
Cost comparison of PICC and implanted subcutaneous ports
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
Inferior thyroid artery pseudoaneurysm during the central line placement
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).
Seventy one percent of fungal endocarditis in neonates associated with CVAD
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
UCI receives $5 Million to advance bloodstream infection detection technology
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
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