Temperature-responsive intravenous needle
“In mice, the needles had similar fluid-delivery performance and caused substantially less inflammation than commercial devices for intravenous access of similar size. We also show that an intravenous needle integrated with a thin-film temperature sensor can monitor core body temperature in mice and detect fluid leakage in porcine tissue ex vivo” Agno et al (2023).
Computer-aided ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion
“We aim to detect the target vessel and puncture needle and to derive the puncture angle by combining deep learning and conventional image processing methods such as the Hough transform” Watanabe et al (2024).
Dialysis nurses vascular access knowledge
“This multicenter study aims to review the dialysis nurses’ knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy toward providing care for patients’ VA” Meng et al (2024).
Central venous ports for IV chemotherapy in infants – Full Text
“However, the feasibility and safety of the CVP for IVC in infants remain unknown. This study evaluated the usefulness of CVP for IVC in infants with retinoblastoma” Kubo et al (2024).
Refeeding syndrome in hospitalized adults
“RFS was common among hospitalized patients receiving PN. The amount of energy delivered on the first day of PN was independently associated with RFS, raising a concern regarding initiation of PN with higher energy” Apiromruck et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization review
“This review aimed to compare the first-pass success rate and arterial puncture rate for different approaches to ultrasound-guided CVC above the diaphragm” Imai et al (2024).
CVC colonization rate in patients with severe burns
“The CVC colonization rate in patients with severe burns and routine CVC changing was not high. Lengthening the CVC duration might be attempted in patients at a lower risk of catheter-related BSI although further prospective studies are necessary” Jeon et al (2024).
Smart pump dose error reduction systems
“The purpose of this performance improvement initiative was to increase IV smart pump DERS usage from 77% to 95% at a large, urban academic medical center” Abboudi et al (2023).
Minimizing central line days for very low birth weight infants – Full Text
“Multivariable logistic regression analysis for sepsis revealed that both birth weight and pre/post QI consistently demonstrated an association with lower sepsis rates in the Post-QI period” Shin et al (2024).
Intracardiac ECG and recognizing complex cardiac arrhythmias
“The IC-ECG acquired using central venous catheters significantly increases atrial electrical activity signals. This technique might help identify complex cardiac arrhythmias” Antezana-Chavez et al (2023).
Reducing peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis
“The study showed promising results, suggesting that proximal massage and palm fisting may be a simple and inexpensive technique to prevent the occurrence of phlebitis in PVC patients” Tosun et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction in a low middle-income country – Full Text
“Our multi-faceted approach using the CUSP model was associated with reduced CLABSI-associated morbidity and mortality in resource limited settings. Our findings suggest that higher attendance rate (>80%) at meetings may be necessary to achieve sustained effects post-intervention” Latif et al (2024).
Short-axis versus long-axis for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“This updated meta-analysis demonstrated that the SA and LA approaches of US-guided vessel cannulation are similar regarding first-pass success, overall cannulation success rate, total complication rate, cannulation time and the number of attempts” Mishra et al (2023).
Loss of guidewire during central venous catheter insertion – Full Text
“Following the insertion of the CVC, the loss of the guidewire was noted, prompting immediate chest and abdominal X-rays, revealing its location in the inferior vena cava. The guidewire was surgically removed without any recorded complications” Batarda Sena et al (2024).
Ready-to-use multichamber bags in home parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“In conclusion, commercial multichamber bags for HPN in patients with advanced cancer are non-inferior when compared to individual compounded bags in terms of complications” Fernández-Argüeso et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction in pediatric intestinal failure patients – Full Text
“A lower community-acquired CLABSI rate has been sustained for 24 months and reflects approximately 12 fewer infections per year in this at-risk population” Samantha Neumeister et al (2023).
Vascular access for patients with history of injection drug use
“In this study, we evaluated mean hospital length of stay (LOS), hospitalization cost, and rate of potentially preventable catheter related infections (PPCRIs) for IDU and non-IDU patients with VADs” Soloway and Kärpänen (2023).
Peripheral closed intravenous catheter system research
“The PIVC indwelling time is longer in patients with the closed IV catheter system. These new technology PIVCs can be used for this special patient population” Özalp Gerçeker et al (2023).
Midline and PICC safety comparison – Full Text
“To compare the safety and efficacy of MCs with PICCs among adult patients with an anticipated intravenous therapy lasting from 5 to 28 days” Thomsen et al (2024).
CLABSI rates associated with 2% CHG-impregnated wipes
“This meta-analysis provides moderate-quality evidence that daily bathing with 2% CHG-impregnated wipes is safe and helps prevent CLABSI among adult ICU patients” Peixoto et al (2024)
Radiation exposure during venous access port implantation
“pgrading the fluoroscopy equipment and completing two dedicated training courses allowed for a drastic decrease patient exposure to ionizing radiation during venous access port implantation by non-radiologist practitioners” Vallot et al (2024).
Elastomeric infusion pump in OPAT – Full Text
“Outpatient antimicrobial therapy in elastomeric infusion pumps is an alternative in patients requiring prolonged intravenous treatment, and age is not a conditioning factor for inclusion in these programs” Ferro Rodríguez et al (2024).
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Investigating dysfunctional tunneled cuffed catheters – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the causes of the dysfunctional tunneled cuffed catheters (TCCs) using multi-spiral computed tomography venography (MSCTV), and to analyze the outcomes of endovascular salvage techniques” Xu et al (2023).
Venipuncture pain score measurement
“The mothers’ score was more closely related to the children’s score. As a result, a mother’s assessment can be considered a reliable estimation of proper pain management in young children” Neshat and Ghorbani (2023).
Newborn peripheral IV catheter and midline catheter comparison
“These findings confirm that the MC has advantages over the PVC, including a longer dwell time, fewer catheter replacements, and less risk of extravasation in newborns with a birthweight of ≥1500 g”
Role of biofilm in CVC candidemia – Full Text
“Hence, alternative strategies have been developed to manage Candida biofilm. Current options for prevention or therapy in combination with systemic antifungal medications include lock therapy, catheter coating, natural peptide products and photodynamic inactivation” Wijaya et al (2023).
IV antimicrobial infusion documentation review
“Sub-optimal double-checking resulted in the incorrect dose given, missed dose, and non-adherence to scheduled administration time” Allison Rout et al (2023).
Home infusion roundtable discussion
“Global Market Insights valued the US home infusion therapy market at more than $11 billion last year and predicted that the value will exceed $29 billion in 2032” Traynor (2023).
IV antibiotic administration recommendations – Full Text
“This systematic review aims to provide practical recommendations about diluent, pH, osmolarity, dosage, infusion rate, vesicant properties, and phlebitis rate of the most commonly used antimicrobial drugs evaluated in randomized controlled studies (RCT) till 31 March 2023” Borgonovo et al (2023).
Peripheral intravenous catheter study – Full Text
“The study indicates the importance of applying vascular access needs assessments, providing training for inserters, identifying optimum dressing methods, and optimising documentation” Indarwati et al (2023).
Automated CLABSI surveillance – Full Text
“Performance of automated algorithms for detection of intravascular catheter infections in comparison to manual surveillance seems encouraging” Januel et al (2023).
Vascular access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text
“In England, the use of intraosseous access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has progressively increased over time” Vadeyar et al (2023).
Antimicrobial central venous catheters – Full Text
“We hypothesize that the impregnation of catheters with antimicrobial agents and iron chelators would increase their antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity and inhibit microbial colony and biofilm formation” Itoh et al (2023).
Blood culture quality assurance
“Contamination rates ranged from zero (n=5) to 12.5%, with seven laboratories (15%) reporting a contamination rate greater than the recommended 3%” Elvy et al (2023).
IV lock solution comparison
“This study aims to compare the efficacy of the Taurolock solution and antibiotic lock in preventing tunneled catheter (permcath) related infections” Nassiri et al (2023).
Ultrasound arteriovenous cannula placement – Full Text
“POCUS has the potential to be a valuable tool in regional haemodialysis units to support vascular access cannulation and potentially avoid metropolitan transfer due to cannulation difficulties” Hill et al (2023).
PICC-related thrombosis in cancer patients
“PICC-related thrombosis is common and can occur very early post insertion in cancer patients, and most thromboses present atypical symptoms” Zhang et al (2023).
Y-site compatibility of parenteral nutrition and antibiotics
“Our study aimed to investigate the compatibility of AMGs and selected commercial PN admixtures enriched in omega-3 fatty acids” Gostyńska et al (2023).
Midline catheter-related thrombosis risk factors
“This study found that catheter-to-vein ratio >0.40, distance from the antecubital fossa >7 cm, and body temperature ≥38°C were each associated with higher risk of MCRT” Bahl et al (2023).
Extravasation outcome review
“These results suggest a relationship between adverse events associated with extravasation and 11 drugs and identify the characteristics of each skin injury and their outcomes” Maezawa et al (2023).
Virtual reality neonatal CLABSI education – Full Text
“The VR_AICENICU program has implications for the education needs of nurses working in NICUs and enhances their knowledge and performance of infection control” Ryu and Yu (2023).
Improving vein diameter for IV peripheral access
“This study aims to identify specific interventions that will augment venous cross-sectional area” O’Brien et al (2023).
Daptomycin lock therapy
“To review preclinical and clinical data relevant to daptomycin lock therapy in catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI)” Tzalis et al (2023).
US-guided peripheral IV catheterization improves patient care – Full Text
“US-guided peripheral intravenous catheterization improves ED patient care, as it requires fewer catheterization attempts” Salleras-Duran et al (2023).
OPAT antibiotic stability – Full Text
“In this article, we review the clinical evidence for CI in OPAT, as well as practical considerations of patient preferences, cost, and antimicrobial stability” Van Abel et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention in critically ill patients – Full Text
“These findings may provide other health systems with additional strategies to prevent CLABSI and provide consistent, evidence-based supportive care to critically ill patients” Harris et al (2023).
Neonatal intraosseous infusion simulator – Full Text
“Our models should serve as an IO training simulator for EMS physicians in order to practice the complex task of correctly placing an IO infusion needle in a newborn in emergency situations” Eifinger et al (2023).
OPAT in vulnerable patient populations – Full Text
“This is a retrospective cohort study of patients who were discharged with OPAT/COpAT through home health services over a 3-month study period” Tan et al (2023).
Medical glue for implantable port skin closure
“In TIVADs implantation, skin closure using NBCA showed no difference in the occurrence of infectious complications compared with conventional non-absorbable skin suture” Lee et al (2023).
DripAssist review by army medics
“The DripAssist demonstrated significantly faster time to achieve infusion rates, improved accuracy, and increased user confidence” Golden et al (2023).
Calcium gluconate extravasation – Full Text
“This case emphasizes that calcium gluconate extravasation can lead to life-threatening complications, such as compartment syndrome, underscoring the critical importance of employing proper infusion techniques” Weimer et al (2023).
Pediatric venipuncture pain reduction
“The aim is to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality, compared to cold and vibration devices (Buzzy® device), as a distraction method used during venipuncture in the management of pain and anxiety in children” Merino-Lobato et al (2023).