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Arrow EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access needle sets – risk of needle stick injury
Manufactured by Teleflex Medical (Arrow) – do not use needles if the safety cap is not in place as the risk of needle stick injury
Inferior vena cava syndrome in neonates
This review comprised 61 neonates across 33 reports. Thrombosis occurred in 98% and 42% involved a central venous catheter” Tieu et al (2019). Abstract: Neonatal
Aerobic-only blood cultures for routine detection of bacteraemia
Sampling practices determine the accuracy of blood culture in diagnosing bloodstream infection. Our main acute hospital introduced aerobic-only routine blood cultures aiming to increase the
Standard of care following extravasation of chemotherapy drugs
The recommended procedures will contribute to reducing the risk and consequences of extravasation” Vokurka et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extravasation (paravasation) of chemotherapy drugs is
Designated nurse PICC teams and CLABSI prevention
These data suggest that nurse PICC teams play an integral role in PICC use at many hospitals and that use of such teams may promote
Patient position affects venodilation for peripheral IV cannulation
Vein size during tourniquet application was greater in the supine than in the seated position even in cases of DPIVC” Yamagami and Inoue (2019). Abstract:
Review of Ethanol lock therapy in pediatric patients
Ethanol lock therapy (ELT) has been performed for the purpose of preserving central venous catheter (CVC) against central venous catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI), but
Procedural analgesia in newborns from the viewpoint of professionals
To identify the procedures considered painful and stressful by health professionals from a neonatal intensive care unit and check the measures of analgesia” Moraes and
Are intraosseous infusion needles long enough for children?
The EZ-IO intraosseous (IO) needle is available in 2 needle sizes for children based on the patient weight. To date, there is no published evidence
Intraosseous access devices in small children
Perhaps a more suitable question would be: which strategy adopt based on the type of IO device used, the age of the child and the
Review of intravenous device occlusion during syringe pump use
Unintentional catecholamine flush caused by inappropriate release of an intravenous occlusion during use of a syringe pump in the intensive care unit (ICU) can have
Job burnout reduces hand hygiene compliance among nursing staff
The aim of the study was to examine whether job burnout reduces hand washing compliance among nursing staff” Manomenidis et al (2019). Abstract: Objectives: Health