Strategy for the removal of stuck implantable port
“The proposed stepwise interventional strategy successfully removed adherent port catheters, with good safety and high effectiveness. It appeared to reduce the incidence of catheter fracture during the removal of adherent totally implantable central venous access port catheters” Ding et al (2024).
Ultrasound phantoms to practice ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access
“Education and simulation are effective tools for improving the skills and knowledge related to ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access. Ultrasound phantom models allow for skill development without the risk of patient harm” Bullington et al (2024).
Central catheter care in hemodialysis patients
“In our dialysis unit in Shenzhen Guangdong Province China, we have developed and used our own dialysis catheter care protocol since May 2013 with good results. In this study, we would like to share our experience with the other units” Mai et al (2024).
OPAT in patients with complicated periprosthetic joint infections
“In a single centre analysis, 47 cases treated with OPAT were studied in relation to pathogen, antimicrobial resistance, indication for OPAT and follow up” Strassburg et al (2024).
CLABSI risk reduction in children with chronic intestinal failure – Full Text
“Our vascular rehabilitation concept (VRC) is a core component of our intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP) and consists of an education program, optimization of skin care, catheter fixation and lock solution, and the use of hybrid technique for catheter placement” Hilberath et al (2024).
Chemotherapy extravasation following PICC fracture
“The nature of docetaxel and partial catheter rupture caused drug extravasation, leading to delayed skin toxicity. The use of a polyurethane catheter reduces the incidence of catheter rupture; hence, silicon catheters should be avoided” Tian et al (2024).
Osmolarity of neonatal peripheral parenteral nutrition
“To describe the clinical impact of lowering the peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) maximum osmolarity limit from 1000 to 900 mOsm/L in patients in two neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)” Szachnowicz et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter complications in patients with acute stroke – Full Text
“This study provides novel insights into the frequency and types of complications associated with SPC in patients with acute stroke” Privitera et al (2024).
OPAT quality improvement – Full Text
OPAT quality improvement Abstract: Background: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a safe and cost-effective transitional care approach administered via different delivery models. No standards
Risk factors for central venous access device failure – Full Text
“Modifiable risk factors were identified for CVAD failure, which occurred for 1-in-10 catheters. Strict infection prevention measures and improved CVAD securement could reduce CLABSI and dislodgement risk” Corley et al (2024).
CLABSI management qualitative study – Full Text
“Management practices such as timely analysis of HAIs, collaboration between facility leadership and multidisciplinary team members, and a focus on identifying the failure of a procedure or protocol, rather than the failure of staff members, are all approaches that can support infection prevention efforts” Gaughan et al (2024).
IVsight infusion monitoring device review – Full Text
“The IVsight infusion monitoring device showed near-perfect agreement on the recorded IV infusion duration compared with manual recording, and good acceptability among the study participants” >Mejia-Chew et al (2024).
Neonatal PICC-related compartment syndrome – Full Text
“We present a case of a pre-mature neonate with diffuse discoloration, paralysis, and loss of palpable pulses of the right upper extremity after a failed PICC insertion. The clinical features led to a diagnosis of compartment syndrome” Cai et al (2024).
Patient experience of OPAT services – Full Text
“Feedback from OPAT patients in our centre was overwhelmingly positive. The key themes identified were benefits to the patients, their friends, and family, and positive feedback about OPAT staff. The mean overall satisfaction score for OPAT was 9.6 out of 10” Soni et al (2024).
Review of nursing care of peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“The PIVC practices of nurses in small and medium-sized hospitals can be improved by providing education and training based on the latest standard or guideline to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills. And campaigns and programs to strengthen patient safety culture perception specific to small and medium-sized hospital should be implemented. to ensure the safety of PIVC practice” Kim et al (2024).
Medical device-associated biofilm infections – Full Text
“About 60 to 70% of nosocomial infections (NIs) are linked to biofilms. The main complication is the ability of microorganisms to adhere to surfaces and form biofilms which protect them and help them to persist in the host” Bouhrour et al (2024).
Management of central venous catheter complications in intestinal failure – Full Text
“Different complication rates and CDT were seen depending on CVC type. Tunneled catheters were significantly superior concerning CRI. Interventional catheter recanalization is a viable alternative to fibrinolytics to restore CVC patency, but long-term patency data is scarce” etJahns al (2024).
Calcified fibrin sheath following CVC removal
“We describe the clinical case of a hemodialysis patient who, following the removal of a malfunctioning, stuck CVC, presented a calcified tubular structure in the lumen of the superior vena cava, diagnosed as calcified fibrin sheath (CFS)” Taurisano et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided axillary artery catheter placement
“Ultrasound-guided axillary arterial catheters are an alternative in patients in whom radial or femoral arterial access is difficult or not possible to achieve” Cardona et al (2024).
Malposition of central venous catheters – Full Text
“This case emphasizes the importance of radiological techniques for CVC procedural placement, as well as the detection of congenital abnormalities. Providers regularly placing CVCs should have an in-depth knowledge of the possible complications and potential anatomical variations, especially as seen in high-risk patients” Syska et al (2024).
Clinical review of vasopressors in emergency medicine
“Across the categories of shock states, norepinephrine has wide applicability and is a reasonable first-line agent for shock of uncertain etiology” Stampfl and DeBlieux (2014).
Popliteal venous access for renal replacement therapy
“Due to an earlier central line-related infection, the right femoral site exhibited signs of infection and the presence of a pus pocket, making it unsuitable for haemodialysis access. To address this, the right popliteal vein was chosen for catheterisation using a 20-cm, 12 French catheter, the longest available catheter in the country at the time” Hamed et al (2024).
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Biosimilar drug administration advice – Full Text
“There is strong evidence that switching from a reference product to a biosimilar does not reduce treatment effectiveness or increase the risk of adverse events” Sheridan et al (2024).
Suggested CLABSI benchmark rate in Saudi Arabia – Full Text
“An overall CLABSI rate of 4.29 per 1000 central line days was reported during the study period” AlSaleh et al (2023).
How to maintain patency of arterial catheters
“Our data suggests that normal saline is noninferior to heparinized saline infusion in maintaining the patency of arterial lines in children” Kowshik et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter insertion competency
“Achieving competency in PIVC insertion necessitates a focused effort on refining and systematizing education and training approaches” Bahl et al (2024).
Implantable port CLABSI study – Full Text
“PORT implantation should be avoided in patients who had antibiotic treatment episodes within 1 week, especially for those with low serum TP levels” Chen et al (2023).
Reinsertion of tunneled-cuffed central venous catheter
“This maneuver is a safe and convenient technique that can be used to reinsert a TCC for patients with long-time catheter loss. It helps to preserve the limited central venous resources for patients who have difficulty establishing other stable vascular access” Jin et al (2024).
Intravenous vancomycin to oral antibiotic switch
“The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of transitioning to oral therapy compared to continuing parenteral vancomycin in patients with orthopedic infections” Gallagher et al (2023).
EDTA line-locking solutions
“This study showed that use of EDTA 4% as a line-locking agent reduced alteplase usage in the CVCs of HD patients while maintaining adequate pump speed (i.e., ≥ 300 mL/min)” Gage et al (2024).
How to measure peripheral intravenous catheter insertion performance
“The authors developed a tool from the leading guidelines to measure peripheral intravenous catheter insertion performance in 60 licensed practical nurses” Souza et al (2024).
Vascular access team activity analysis – Full Text
“The aim of the study was to analyse our centre’s VAT first 12 months of activity. The primary outcome was reported complications. Secondary outcomes were cause of catheter removal, consultancy activity and economic impact of VAT implantation” Rosich-Soteras et al (2024).
Infusion pump flow rate deviation
“The pump reported an infused amount greater than what was infused and did not provide any alarm or information indicating a reduced output. Using an elongated infusion set, the pump can be brought into an erroneous operating state where the infused amount delivered by the pump is considerably less than what has been programmed and what is shown on the pump display. This could put the patient at risk of not receiving the intended medication within the appropriate time” Hult et al (2024).
Splinting neontal peripheral intravenous cannulation sites
“Based on the very low to low CoE found in this systematic review, it is not possible to recommend or refute splint application in neonates. Further well-designed RCTs are needed” Singh et al (2024).
Taking blood samples from midline catheters
“The study concluded that blood draws from midline catheters are clinically equivalent to venipuncture and are an acceptable form of specimen collection for laboratory studies” Minor and Pfeiffer (2024).
UK paediatric oncology central venous catheter care and management survey
“These devices require routine nurse-led cares such as dressing changes, flushing of the line and needleless access device changes. A prospective audit of UK principal treatment centres (PTCs) was undertaken to review current practices of CVC care” Blundell et al (2024).
Implantable port position satisfaction survey – Full Text
“The port position should be chosen together with patients/caregivers based on the (dis-)advantages of each position, as identified by this study” van den Bosch et al (2024).
Orange oil inhalation to reduce pain during invasive interventions
“This prospective, randomized controlled experimental study assessed the effect of orange oil inhalation used in aromatherapy on pain and anxiety levels in invasive interventions with hematological malignancies and hematopoietic stem cell transplants” Erdal et al (2024).
Impact of age on fluid and electrolyte balance
“There is a growing body of evidence about physiological changes with age that impact fluid and electrolyte balance. It is important that infusion nurses have knowledge in managing care for geriatric patients so they can identify these changes when they are exhibited” Purvis and Gion (2024).
CLABSI misclassification outcomes
“We present examples of misclassification of bloodstream infections into CLABSI by the CDC’s definition and present the financial implications of such misclassification and potential long-term implications” Sopirala et al (2024).
Clinic infusion pharmacist role
“Retention of outpatient infusion therapy can be significantly increased with a positive ROI through allocation of pharmacist resources to areas initiating infusions” Harsh et al (2023).
CVC-related UEDVT in sickle cell disease – Full Text
“Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) and central venous catheters (CVC) are at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE)” Abdulrehman et al (2024).
Guidewire assisted CVC replacement
“The aim of this article is to explain our replacement technique over guidewire of silicone cuffed and valved tunneled CICCs with a power injectable polyurethane cuffed tunneled CICC” Benvenuti et al (2024).
Reduction of waiting time in daycare infusion therapy
“Daycare infusion therapy is an integral aspect of oncology, but increased waiting time raises concerns for patients. Patient-reported experience measures prompted the need to evaluate reasons for prolonged appointment delays” Mamballikalam et al (2023).
CVC associated microscopic vessel health – Full Text
“This autopsy study demonstrated that catheter-related thrombus formation with adjacent inflammatory and fibrotic vessel wall thickening was very common, despite a limited period of catheter use” Rockholt et al (2024).
Infusion phlebitis and endothelial dysfunction – Full Text
“Phlebitis is accompanied by endothelial dysfunction and may involve multiple molecular and cellular mechanisms. These findings improve our understanding of the molecular targets of interventions and help identify effective candidates for the prophylaxis and treatment of phlebitis” Zhu et al (2023).
PICC associated UEDVT case report – Full Text
“A 22-year-old male with a history of Crohn’s disease developed swelling and purplish discoloration at the brachial site of a PICC line site” Singh et al (2023).
Blood stream Infections in chronic hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“We noted an increased prevalence of gram-negative pathogens in the etiology of BSI in HD patients. Based on our findings, additional empirical antibiotics addressing gram negative bacteria have been added to our empirical treatment protocol” Schamroth Pravda et al (2024).
Quality of life of experience with peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“We aimed to assess whether generic (not condition-specific) quality of life and experience measures were suitable for assessing outcomes and experiences of patients with PIVCs” Larsen et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis in patients with cancer – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to understand and analyze the risk factors of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related venous thrombosis in adult patients with cancer” Wang et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction multicomponent approach – Full Text
“Using a multicomponent approach that included blood-culture stewardship, evaluation for secondary sources of bloodstream infection, improved documentation, and prompt central-line removal” Musgrove et al (2024).
CVC-induced neonatal cardiac tamponade – Full Text
“These two cases highlight the fact that clinicians should pay attention to serial follow-up of chest radiography for monitoring any changes in the catheter status, such as its position or angulation, to prevent unexpected complications” Kim and Choi (2023).