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Pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine
“Venous pain induced by peripheral intravenous infusion of gemcitabine has remained an unresolved issue in clinical practice. This study aimed to identify differences between gemcitabine
Optimal ultrasonographic visualisation of the internal jugular vein
“We conducted this study to determine the anatomical relation of the IJV to the CCA using (USG) in patients undergoing IJV cannulation for central venous
Interprofessional IV procedure training for medicine and nursing students
“The interprofessional PIV workshop was one module in a longitudinal interprofessional curriculum providing training for SON and SOM learners” Chambers et al (2020). Abstract: INTRODUCTION:
Effects of passive music therapy during PICC placement
“To evaluate the effects of passive music therapy on anxiety and vital signs among lung cancer patients at their first peripherally inserted central catheter placement
Comparison between arm port and chest port for chemotherapy
“This study indicated that the arm port might increase the risk of overall complication risks as well as the risk of catheter-related thrombosis compared with
Aseptic technique review from the RCN
“This publication is an RCN investigation into clinical views to guide the practice of aseptic technique” RCN (2020). Abstract: Aseptic technique is recognised as an
Impact of preventive measures on CLABSI rates
“We found significant reduction in the CLABSI rate after implementation of the bundle of care” Khodare et al (2020). Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Central line-associated
Quality and safety measures in transfusion practice
“Gaps in the processing and in the quality/safety measures applied to the manufacture of blood components are quite evident in most eastern/southern Mediterranean countries” Haddad
Appropriateness of PICC use among general medical inpatients
“This study sought to determine the appropriateness of inpatient PICC use in general medicine at five academic hospitals in Toronto, Ontario, Canada” Verma et al
Management of peripheral IV infiltration injuries
“We performed a retrospective review of all patients who had an IV infiltration at a tertiary care center’s inpatient and outpatient facilities between January 1,
Pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone administered as continuous or intermittent infusion
“To describe the population pharmacokinetics and protein-binding characteristics of unbound ceftriaxone administered as continuous or intermittent infusion” Leegwater et al (2020). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To describe
CLABSI significantly adds to the cost and outcome burden in critical care
“CLABSI has added significantly to the cost and outcome burden in critical care, irrespective of the etiology of the critical sickness” Gopal (2020). Abstract: Even