Interoperability of smart infusion pumps and electronic medical records
“Interoperability between the smart pump and EMR systems proved beneficial in the administration and monitoring of continuous infusions” Joseph et al (2020).
Safety of peripheral intravenous parenteral nutrition in preterm infants – Full Text
“P-PN improves the rate of weight gain to discharge home in preterm infants born 30 to 33 weeks gestation compared with peripheral intravenous 10% glucose” Suganuma et al (2020).
Effects of the MAGIC guidelines on PICC placement volume
“The findings of this study suggest that evidence-based guidelines impact clinical practice on a national level” Lindquester et al (2020).
Review of micropuncture kits for difficult vascular access
“A major risk factor when several attempts are made at obtaining vascular access is the multiple posterior wall punctures with a large bore needle” Montrief et al (2020).
Multiple drug-resistant CLABSI from an extremely rare bacterium – Full Text
“We present the first reported case, to the best of our knowledge, of sepsis from central line-associated blood stream infection from Chryseobacterium gleum in the United States” Anson et al (2020).
CLABSI prevention when using alcohol containing caps
“These findings suggest that alcohol-containing caps on ports are effective in preventing CLABSI” Taşdelen Öğülmen and Ateş (2020).
Optimal blood culture sampling in sepsis – Full Text
“The study showed that SSS was non-inferior to MSS in detecting pathogenic microorganisms and supports the use of SSS as a routine method” Yu et al (2020).
CLABSI risk and rate of routine blood draws through CVCs
“Nurses are at the front line in preventing, reducing, and sustaining zero CLABSI rate through implementing evidence based practices” Kuriakose (2020).
Recall of ChloraPrep 3 mL applicator in specific US territories and countries
“Voluntary recall on June 23, 2020 of the ChloraPrep™ 3 mL applicator due to possible fungal contamination” FDA (2020).
Prioritising vascular access procedures for paediatric skills curriculum
“Top five on the final list were acute neonatal airway management, acute non-neonatal airway management, non-neonatal peripheral intravenous and intraosseous access, neonatal vascular access and advanced heart lung resuscitation” Thim et al (2020).
Effectiveness of local hot and cold applications on peripheral IV catheterization
“This study was conducted to examine the effect of local hot and cold applications on pain, anxiety level, insertion time, and vein evaluation before peripheral venous catheter (PVC) insertion” Korkut et al (2020).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy during COVID-19 – Full Text
“To reduce the risk of COVID-19 among this vulnerable patient population, providers overseeing OPAT care need to consider the relative safety of the different OPAT sites of care” Mansour et al (2020).
Radial artery cannulation in intensive care unit patients
“USG represents a valuable support during arterial catheterization and is recommended in adult patients” Imbriaco et al (2020).
Systematic review of subcutaneous hydration and medication infusion – Full Text
“Subcutaneous access should be considered alongside intravenous therapy for hydration in older adults, and several medications” Broadhurst et al (2020).
