Implantable port and PICC-related complications – Full Text
“Implantable venous access ports are safer than peripherally inserted central catheters for Chinese patients with hematological malignancies” Lu et al (2024).
Management of PICC fracture
“This case suggests that silicone-based PICCs are fragile and have a high risk of spontaneous dislocation. Therefore, they should be replaced with polyurethane-based PICCs” Zeng et al (2024).
Infusion pump education quality improvement project
“This project demonstrated that affixing visual aids and formalizing hands-on education can lead to significantly increased proficiency with infusion medical pumps and efficiency in hanging a new infusion bag” Scheide et al (2024).
PICC-port tunneling procedure
“Our data suggest pseudo-tunnelling is a safe and effective technique for PICC-Ports insertion avoiding central venous catheterization, even in patient with small vein at the arms” Benvenuti et al (2024).
Types of drugs used during neonatal transport
“This study of a single transport team revealed that a wide variety of medications and fluids were used in the transport of neonates, with term infants receiving more medications than preterm infants” McKissic et al (2024).
Should ICU patients be screened for UEDVT – Full Text
“This article reviews data collected from observational studies that have performed bedside duplex ultrasound for surveillance of CCRT and discuss if we should routinely screen for CCRT” Shepherd and Carle (2024).
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).
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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).
Central venous access and impact of pacemaker leads – Full Text
“We reviewed and analyzed 3,075 venograms of patients with CIEDs undergoing transvenous lead extraction (TLE) between June 2008 and July 2021. Relationship between venous patency and the chance of CVAD placement was estimated” Czajkowski et al (2023).
Antimicrobial potential of haemostatic disc – Full Text
“To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the potassium ferrate haemostatic disc on Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria and on Candida albicans” Gough et al (2023).
Femoral vein PICC placement in patient with superior vena cava syndrome
“Safe PICC access is possible via the superficial femoral vein to protect the last central VA for rational use. This meets urgent needs for infusion and deserves promotion” Yu et al (2024).
Evaluation of peripheral intravenous catheter movement within the vein
“When external pull forces were applied to the PIVC, substantial PIVC movement within the vein occurred in a healthy population. Strategies that reduce PIVC movement and/or remove or limit external pull forces from the PIVC are needed” Bahl et al (2024).
Non-cuffed tunneled central venous catheters in adults with cystic fibrosis – Full Text
“Many adults with CF have required insertion of numerous PICCs for the treatment of recurrent pulmonary exacerbations. In those adults that develop PICC-associated peripheral vein stenosis precluding PICC placement, these results indicate NcTCVCs are a safe alternative” Dehbozorgi et al (2023).
Standardized peripheral IV access educational program
“Formalized vascular access training in the ED leads to improved adherence to best practices for PIVC insertion, high success of cannulation with minimal attempts, and improved PIVC functionality during hospitalization for DIVA patients” Bahl et al (2024).
INICC report of healthcare associated infections
“Reporting on the INICC study results from 2015 to 2020, conducted in 630 ICUs across 123 cities in 45 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East” Rosenthal et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention care bundle implementation
“Thanks to the implementation of the care bundle, the rate of infections and the number of accesses to the central line decreased, while the critical care nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based guidelines, compliance with the guideline recommendations in central line-related nursing interventions, and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing improved” Şanlı et al (2023).
Intraosseous infusion in burn patients
“The use and experience with intraosseous infusion (IO) in extremely severe burns are still limited. We report efficacy and safety results from nineteen burn patients treated with IO between June 2020 and December 2022” eWangt al (2024).
Nurse coordinated OPAT outcomes – Full Text
“A structured, nurse-driven outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) program within an academic healthcare system was associated with reduced odds of 60-day unplanned OPAT readmissions and costs after hospital discharge” Deng et al (2024).