CLABSI reduction in the ambulatory pediatric population
“Annualized CLABSI rates per 1000 catheter line days decreased by 20% during the study period, from a rate of 1.023 to 0.810” Beauchamp-Walters et al (2024).
Incidence of PICC-associated thrombosis
“Incidence of PICC-associated thrombosis is low and apparently less prognostically aggressive than other forms of thrombosis associated with cancer, without identify predictive factors” Sánchez Cánovas et al (2024).
Infusion errors before and after smart pump implementation – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to compare the frequency and severity of infusion related errors before and after the implementation of smart pump interoperability at a pediatric institution” VanHorn et al (2024).
Gaze patterns during central venous catheter insertion – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to examine visual patterns exhibited by ICU trainee doctors during CVC insertion” Buehler et al (2024).
Activity of taurolidine lock solution against Candida auris – Full Text
“We evaluated the activity of taurolidine, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial in catheter lock solutions, against 106 C. auris isolates” Reidenberg et al (2024).
IV drug contamination from vials with a rubber stopper – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to assess the compliance of parenteral fluids regarding particulate contamination after withdrawing fluid using both conventional needles and filter needles, following the guidelines of European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)” van den Berg et al (2024).
Lost CVC guidewire in persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“This is the first reported case of guidewire retention in PLSVC and coronary sinus. It underscores the potential causes of guidewire loss and advocates preventive measures to avoid this potentially fatal complication” Palić et al (2024).
Impact of a simplified cannulation procedure pack – Full Text
“This study found that PIVC-associated SAB rates decreased following the PIVC pack change. No other local changes regarding PIVC insertion took place during this period” Egerton-Warburton et al (2024).
Challenges of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy – Full Text
“Despite its benefits, OPAT has numerous challenges, including complications from medication administration devices, antimicrobial side effects, monitoring requirements, antimicrobial instability, patient non-adherence, patient OPAT rejection, and challenges related to OPAT team structure and administration, all of which impact its outcome” Wolie et al (2024).
MARSI prevention in very preterm babies – Full Text
“Implementing evidence-based skin care practices resulted in a significant reduction in iatrogenic cutaneous injury events in very preterm neonates” Kar et al (2024).
Neonatal tibial intraosseous insertion – Full Text
“IO needles should be placed 2 cm below and 1-2 cm medial to the tibial tuberosity. MIN needles are preferred to minimize leakage. IO depth should be modified by birth weight” Sengasai et al (2024).
Simulation-based learning program for CVC placement – Full Text
“This study describes the implementation of a competency-based CVC curriculum for first-year interns across an institution before supervised clinical care” Yee et al (2024).
Peripheral vascular access device comparison
“Midline is more economic than the SPC (saving of 39€ over 7 days and 174€ over 14 days), and than the PICC (saving of 102€ over 14 days and 95€ over 21 days)” Meto et al (2024).
Vascular access device selection in children – Pediatric DAV-expert algorithm
“After a systematic review of the available evidence, the panel of the consensus (which included Italian experts with documented competence in this area) has provided structured recommendations answering 10 key questions regarding the choice of venous access both in emergency and in elective situations, both in the hospitalized and in the non-hospitalized child” After a systematic review of the available evidence, the panel of the consensus (which included Italian experts with documented competence in this area) has provided structured recommendations answering 10 key questions regarding the choice of venous access both in emergency and in elective situations, both in the hospitalized and in the non-hospitalized child” Pittiruti et al (2024).
Meropenem degradation in infusion bags – Full Text
“In summary, this study indicated that for continuous infusion of meropenem, eight-hourly infusion bag changes improved PK/PD target attainment and might be beneficial particularly for high meropenem concentrations of saline infusion solutions and for plasma concentrations in close proximity to the MIC” Minichmayr and Friberg (2024).
Injectable antiretroviral therapy best practice guide
“This guide is aimed at nurses who work within the HIV field or are supporting this treatment in other settings, for example in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) services” Panton (2024).
Confirming placement of peripheral venous catheters
“Confirmation of adequate peripheral intravenous catheter placement is essential before using venous catheters. The color flow injection test has been reported as a method with high sensitivity and specificity for this purpose” Kamata (2024).
Combined intracavitary ECG and ultrasound for CVC placement – Full Text
“The combined use of ultrasound and intracavitary ECG localization in critically ill patients undergoing central venous catheterization can help increase the success rate of catheter placement, shorten the catheter placement duration, reduce the incidence of various catheter-related complications, and also reduce the length of stay and hospitalization expenses” Pan et al (2024).
Kurin Lock for blood culture collection – NICE guidance – Full Text
“Clinical trial evidence suggests that Kurin Lock is a safe and effective way of reducing blood culture contamination rates, compared with standard blood culture collection” NICE (2024).
Acyclovir extravasation in a newborn – Full Text
“Early diagnosis of acyclovir extravasation and immediate management could prevent severe complications in neonates. Further studies are needed to suggest a standard approach and treatment protocol for acyclovir extravasation” Shamel and Zarkesh (2024).
Study on adherence to CLABSI prevention guidelines – Full Text
“To investigate adherence to intravascular catheter (IVC) insertion and maintenance guidelines in Chinese tertiary hospitals” Zang et al (2024).
Epidemiological characteristics of needlestick injuries – Full Text
“This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of NSI among HCWs and the risk factors influencing NSI rates and to provide further direction for NSI prevention in secondary care hospitals” Rashidov et al (2024).
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Hemodialysis vascular access survey in Italy
“Most of facilities use the fluoroscope during CVC placement, 37% when needed, and 22% never. Ultrasound-guided puncture of complex AVFs was used by 80% of facilities. Buttonhole puncture was used in 5% of patients” Napoli et al (2024).
Cost of physician-administered drugs in private healthcare
“This study showed that hospitals imposed large price markups and retained a substantial share of total insurer spending on physician-administered drugs for patients with private insurance” Robinson et al (2024).
Insertion pain associated with different cannula sizes – Full Text
“There was no significant difference between the 18G or 20G cannula for either pain experienced by patients or procedural difficulty experienced by clinicians” Mitra et al (2023).
Intravenous iron infusion guidelines – Full Text
“This comprehensive consensus provides step-by-step guidance and tools for practitioners to promote safe delivery of intravenous iron, recognition, and management of infusion reactions and treatment-emergent hypophosphatemia” Van Doren et al (2024).
Neonatal vascular access device tip location evaluation – Full Text
“Our radiology department conducted an assessment of 300 neonatal radiographs in the neonatal intensive care unit over almost two years. The purpose was to evaluate the correct positioning of intravascular venous catheters” Russo et al (2024).
Antibiotic impregnated PICC review in neonates – Full Text
“This retrospective study did not find a significant reduction in infection rates by using PICCs containing anti-infective drugs in neonates. Current antibiotic impregnations do not seem to be effective in preventing blood stream infections” Koppitz et al (2024).
Umbilical venous catheter malpostion case study – Full Text
“Umbilical venous (UV) catheters (UVCs) are commonly used in severely ill neonates. Complications associated with UVC often result from an inappropriate UVC position. Calcification of the UV, a rare complication, was observed in an extremely low-birth-weight infant born at 23 weeks of gestation” Yamamoto and Iijima (2024).
ClearGuard HD caps in pediatric hemodialysis patients
“Routine use of ClearGuard caps in pediatric dialysis centers was associated with a reduction of HD CA-BSI rates in pediatric HD patients” Nau et al (2024).
How to identify gaps in knowledge about PICC
“This study aimed to build an instrument for analysing nurses’ knowledge about PICCs and assess its content validity” Bispo et al (2024).
Invasive device-associated skin complications in paediatrics – Full Text
“This systematic review highlights the need for standardized definitions and reporting methods to better surveil and benchmark device-related complications, particularly for understudied device types” Takashima et al (2024).
Subclavian vein catheters in paediatric cancer patients
“This study showed increased difficulty and higher morbidity related to infraclavicular subclavian vein catheterization among infants and children suffering from cancer” Jarraya et al (2024).
Venipuncture in adults guide
“The aims are to increase knowledge of the anatomical structures associated with venepuncture, demonstrate the clinical procedural technique of venepuncture, and provide an awareness of the dangers and complications of this invasive technique” Ford and Skarparis (2024).
KiteLock 4% next generation IV lock solution
“KiteLock 4% catheter lock is a solution designed to combat the triple threat of infection, occlusion and biofilm. This locking solution is described as the only locking solution to provide cover for all three complications” Barton (2024).
IV care bundles scoping review
“To find information on the use of care bundles for care of arterial, central, and peripherally inserted venous catheters” Reynolds et al (2024).
Immediate CVC insertion-related complications – Full Text
“This study showed that major immediate insertion-related complications, although not directly responsible for any death, were associated with increased 30-day, 90-day and 180-day mortality. These findings clearly demonstrate the importance of using all possible means to prevent avoidable insertion-related complications after central venous catheterisation” Ingefors et al (2024).
Winged peripheral IV cannula review
“The case studies included with this article introduce Nipro’s Safetouch Cath Winged with Injection Port as a new cost-effective choice of PIVC, which is now available from NHS Supply Chain” Munoz-Mozas and Gabriel (2024).
Central venous catheterization simulation training
“These results indicate that there has been a decrease in mechanical, infectious, and thrombosis complications, which correlates with the US-IJCVC training large-scale deployment” Gonzalez-Vargas et al (2024).
Reducing the need for neonatal peripheral IV access
“Administering enteral feedings on admission to stable, late preterm infants, reduced the need for peripheral IV access and thus decreased pain from this procedure” Hanford et al (2024).
Implantable port pocket infection risk
“Skin complications after the central venous port placement were related to cetuximab administration and the timing of cetuximab therapy” Sueyoshi et al (2024).
Post CVC removal blood stream infection in neonates – Full Text
“Antibiotic administration upon CVCs removal does not significantly reduce the incidence of PCRS but offers less post-catheter removal blood stream infection” Ji et al (2024).
Impact of Bee Buzzy during phlebotomy
“The results show that the use of Bee Buzzy during phlebotomy has a pain-relieving effect, and the use of Bee Buzzy and puppet has an anti-fear effect in 3-6-year-old children” Yaz et al (2023).
Hemodialysis catheter malpositioned into azygos vein
“A patient was admitted for a dysfunctional hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter (TCC) placed in the azygos vein for 4 years” Xiong et al (2024).
Central line complications in neonates – Full Text
“Future research is aimed at novel ways of central line securement to minimise mechanical complications and the use of antimicrobial catheters to reduce the rate of CLABSI” Perme (2023).
CLABSI bundle efficiency in ICU – Full Text
“Standardized ratios proved helpful in identify increasing trends of CLABSI in the ICU and monitoring the impact of a simple effective tool, i.e., training on and implementation of a bundle for CVC management” Boni et al (2024).
CHG IV dressing comparison – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to analyze the release rate of CHG and the antimicrobial activity of a novel CHG-releasing dressing, Oper film® protect CHG, and to compare these parameters to those of the dressing Tegaderm™ CHG in healthy volunteers” Masferrer et al (2024).
Peripheral IV management systematic review protocol – Full Text
“This review will synthesize and integrate current research on the practices relating to the insertion, removal, and management of short and midline peripheral intravenous catheters on consumer experiences and outcomes in acute health care” Nelson et al (2024).
PICC and CVC infection comparison – Full Text
“The present study was conducted to compare the indwelling time of CVC and PICC placements leading to microbial colonization by multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDROs) in critically ill patients” Pitiriga et al (2024).
Heparin or normal saline flush in pediatrics – Full Text
“This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of heparin versus normal saline for the care of peripheral intravenous catheters in pediatrics, to provide reliable evidence support for clinical care” Li et al (2024).
Reducing venipuncture pain with music – Full Text
“Music interventions were associated with reduced venipuncture pain. Comparisons between types of acoustic stimulations revealed no significant differences. Therefore, music intervention could be a safe and inexpensive pain relief method for venipuncture” Yamada et al (2023).
Upper arm implantable port and PICC malposition – Full Text
“A retrospective analysis of 124 patients with upper arm infusion port implantation and 130 patients with PICC implantation was performed” Chen et al (2024).