Elastomeric pump use in home-based palliative care
“We aimed to evaluate the cost associated to the repeated filling of EIP used in a home-based palliative care team” Simões et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time
“This review examines the differences in dwell times between traditional PIVCs and ultrasound-guided PIVCs (USGPIVCs) and their implications for patient care” Harrell (2024).
Health-related quality of life in OPAT patients
“OPAT is associated with improved patient-reported quality of life and facilitates early return to work or school. Nevertheless, it is crucial to closely monitor patients with a lower baseline quality of life to optimize their overall OPAT experience” Durojaiye and Kritsotakis (2024).
Reducing umbilical catheter migration – Full Text
“This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel device, LifeBubble, in reducing umbilical cord catheter (UC) migration and associated complications in neonates” Perl et al (2024).
Risk of PICC complications in cancer patients
“To identify the trends in the prevalence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) related complications in cancer patients and explore the risk factors for complications and occurrence speed” Nie et al (2024).
IV pumps and filters for stem cell infusion
“A nurse-driven quality improvement project sought to determine whether peristaltic pumps and filtered tubing compromised the safety of stem cell infusion” Miles and Hoffman (2024).
Environmental impact of blood transfusion
Environmental impact of blood transfusion Abstract: Background: Healthcare activities significantly contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Blood transfusions require complex, interlinked processes to collect, manufacture,
CVC placement with eye-tracking glasses
“In this observational study, the study authors describe their experience using first-person wearable video-recording technology to precisely measure the timing of discrete events during CVC placement by anesthesia residents and anesthesiologists” Vergara-Escudero et al (2024).
CLABSI rates compared with hospital-onset bloodstream infections – Full Text
“To evaluate the comparative epidemiology of hospital-onset bloodstream infection (HOBSI) and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Krishnan et al (2024).
Peripheral arterial catheter securement
“Peripheral arterial catheters (PACs), and their associated complications, are common in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Accidental catheter displacement and non-functional PACs are the most common complications, and this may be related to inadequate catheter securement” Pilarz et al (2024).
Joint Commission accreditation and CLABSI rates
“This study evaluated the relationship between Joint Commission accreditation and health care-associated infections (HAIs) in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs)” Schmaltz et al (2024).
Compartment syndrome due to intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“We report the cases of two children who developed compartment syndrome of the dorsum of the hand and forearm after receiving only glucose acetate Ringer’s solution during hospitalization, with one case requiring a releasing incision” Tomori et al (2024).
Blood culture bottle fill volume – Full Text
“Therefore, it is crucial to fill a blood culture bottle with enough blood to maximize the detection of bacteremia. Current CLSI guidelines for adult blood culture collection recommend 2 sets, that is, 4 bottles of blood cultures, each filled with 10 mL of blood to maximize detection of bacteremia” Keller et al (2024).
Stuck haemodialysis catheter case report – Full Text
“This case serves as a timely reminder of the risks of long-term tunnelled haemodialysis catheters and as a caution towards proceeding with kidney transplantation in those with long-term haemodialysis catheters in situ” Burnett et al (2024).
Tobramycin serum sample collection from PICC – Full Text
” Tobramycin serum samples collected by PICC appear to be similar in value to PV collections. Collecting aminoglycoside levels by PICC rather than PV may reduce patient discomfort and improve quality of life. Additional multicenter studies are needed to confirm these results” Sherwood et al (2024).
Infection prevention practice gaps – Full Text
“The top three IPC gaps were absence of drug diversion program (77%), lack of audits and feedback for insertion and maintenance of central venous catheters (76%), and missing laboratory risk assessments to identify tests that can be offered safely for patients under investigation for HRP/SCD (76%)” Soma et al (2024).
High flow PICC for apheresis
“High flow PICC is a viable alternative for apheresis to maintain an adequate flow of 5 ml/s and can be used as a single catheter throughout the HSCT process, reducing the risks from anesthesia and the catheter insertion procedure” Kremer et al (2024).
Economic burden of difficult intravenous access
“This is the first formal analysis estimating the significant economic burden of difficult venous access in emergency departments via peripheral intravenous catheter placement, a task frequently performed by nurses” Gala et al (2024).
Dalbavancin OPAT treatment – Full Text
“We present a case of a homeless patient with MRSA bacteremia and osteomyelitis successfully treated with dalbavancin. Our case highlights the potential of dalbavancin’s once-weekly dosing to improve adherence and treatment outcomes in challenging outpatient scenarios” Sabina et al (2024).
Vascular access device type for systemic anti-cancer therapy
“Our findings suggest a systematic review and meta-analysis of VAD use for intravenous SACT can be considered. However, the development of a core outcome set for SACT should be prioritised” Duggan et al (2024).
Turkish version of the Difficult Intravenous Access Scale
“The Turkish version of the scale is a valid and reliable scale for determining the risk of difficult intravenous access. The practical use of this scale by healthcare professionals will enable earlier diagnosis of patients with difficult vascular access” Taşkın and Günay İsmailoğlu (2024).
How clinicians adapt to new peripheral IV cannula – Full Text
“The study aims to explore clinicians’ experience with the insertion of a new guidewire peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) introduced in the emergency department (ED) setting” Xu et al (2024).
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Micronutrient status of home parenteral nutrition patients – Full Text
“Low and high concentrations were observed in our patients but clinical and demographic factors did not impact consistently on micronutrient concentrations highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and adequate supplementation as per ESPEN guidelines” Culkin et al (2023).
Smart pump user compliance – Full Text
“The monitoring of smart pump compliance has had demonstrated benefits in investigating usability concerns, recognizing system errors, and identifying increased needs for nurse training” Giuliano et al (2023).
CLABSI quality metrics
“Specifically, we suggest forming a task force consisting of key stakeholders (e.g., providers, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), patients/families) to review CLABSI and CAUTI-related issues and then to create a summary statement containing recommendations to improve the use of these metric” Nelson et al (2023).
Short subcutaneous infusion in palliative medicine
“To investigate the efficacy and safety of short subcutaneous infusions (SSCIs) for refractory symptoms in the palliative setting” Howard et al (2023).
Ultrasound in newborn vascular access – Full Text
“The goal of this review was to look into the benefits of using US in invasive catheter insertion procedures, especially in pediatric patients” Brusciano and Lecce (2023).
Iodine contrast extravasation
“The patient was diagnosed with iodine extravasation. Supportive measures, stringent dressings, and a combination of topical antibiotics and corticosteroids were prescribed and had excellent clinical outcomes; complete healing was experienced after 3 weeks” Corbella-Bagot and Luque-Luna (2023).
Vancomycin continuous infusion
“Currently, there have not been any studies describing the PK of continuous infusion vancomycin in PwCF. Our study aimed to describe the PK of continuous infusion vancomycin in adult PwCF” Lindley et al (2023).
CVC insertion and management evidence-based practice – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to investigate the facilitators and barriers to evidence-based central venous access device care in the adult intensive care setting” Lin et al (2023).
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis risk factors – Full Text
“In the background of UEDVT, the combination of indwelling CV catheter placement and malignancy was frequently observed. While the risk of recurrence or PE complications is low, the prognosis of UEDVT complicated by malignancy is extremely poor” Endo et al (2023).
CLABSI incidence in Northern India – Full Text
“The prevention of CLABSI requires knowledge of the infection rates and of the sources, the pathogens involved as well as their antimicrobial profile” Maqbool and Sharma (2023).
Reducing vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam incompatibility – Full Text
“It is important to systematically compare the efficacy of strategies for preventing drug incompatibility. The use of diluted vancomycin solution gave the best results in the case of vancomycin-piperacillin/tazobactam incompatibility” Martin Mena et al (2023).
Central vein ultrasound-guided puncture success – Full Text
“In this simulation study, IP approach using a homemade needle guide for ultrasound-guided central vein puncture improved success rate at first pass, reduced the number of punctures/redirections and shortened the procedure duration compared to OOP and IP free-hand approaches” Villa et al (2023).
PICC placement anxiety assisted by hypnotic communication
“The primary goal of this study was to compare the effectiveness of hypnotic communication combined with buffered Lidocaine, versus buffered Lidocaine alone, on patients’ negative emotions while undergoing Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) placement” Monolo et al (2023).
3D-printed MRI-compatible syringe pump
“To develop the prototype of a cost-effective, easy-to-use, reliable syringe pump that could be deployed inside a clinical MRI bore and operated on during a scan” Holland et al (2023).
OPAT loss to follow-up – Full Text
“We assessed factors associated with increased risk to loss of follow-up with infectious diseases staff in OPAT patients” Kaul et al (2023).
Accuracy of cord blood sampling in neonatal admissions
“Over the past decade there has been an increase in studies evaluating the validity and clinical impact of using a cord blood sample for many admission laboratory studies” Bahr and Carroll (2023).
Resident-led procedure team USPIV simulation workshops
“To improve residents’ procedural output and confidence in abdominal paracentesis, arterial and central venous line placement, nasogastric intubation, and ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter insertions (USPIV)” Ilagan-Ying et al (2023).
Chemotherapy flow rate accuracy
“This study aimed to determine effects of constant infusion with a chemically-driven pump on plasma drug concentrations compared to elastomeric pumps” Lee and Lee (2023).
Peripheral vascular access for pediatric OPAT – Full Text
“To describe the cure and complication rates of outpatient parenteral therapy (OPT) utilizing only peripheral vascular access” Haidar et al (2023).
Retrieval of central venous port fragments
“Split/fracture and embolization of central venous/shunt catheters are rare but serious complications in children. Percutaneous retrieval of intravascular foreign bodies is an important minimal invasive treatment” Duman et al (2023).
Ultrasound for difficult vascular access
“Our study confirms that US is a highly effective tool for facilitating PIV cannulation in patients with PDVA presenting to the ED” Baion et al (2023).
Midline catheters in CKD patients – Full Text
“This study describes current practice and acute complications associated with midlines in CKD patients” Paje et al (2023).
OPAT IV to oral antibiotic switch – Full Text
“Transitioning patients to oral antibiotics may be a reasonable strategy in the management of uncomplicated streptococcal BSIs” Broermann et al (2023).
PICC complications in children – Full Text
“Venipuncture, oozing of blood from the puncture point, indwelling time, intravenous nutrient solution, and catheter type are risk factors for PICC-related complications in children” Wang et al (2023).
Persistent left superior vena cava diagnosis – Full Text
“Isolated PLSVC, without formation of the right superior vena cava, is described in 10% of cases of PLSVC only” Coimbra et al (2023).
Peritoneal parenteral nutrition extravasation in a preterm baby – Full Text
“POCUS could identify some of UVC complications at the bedside” Kowalczyk et al (2023).
Homemade central venous training model
“Our findings suggest that our homemade, low-cost, gelatin-based models were effective in teaching vascular anatomy and ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques to training physicians” Mason et al (2023).
Peripheral internal jugular venous catheters
“We describe the results of 2 years’ experience from a pilot project of a medicine procedure service placing PIJ catheters in hospitalized patients with DIVA” Heath et al (2023).
Fosfomycin stability in elastomeric pump – Full Text
“The results suggest Fosfomycin eligibility for continuous infusion even in the context of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy” Manca et al (2023).
CVC repair in children
“CVC repair in our cohort was very successful and infection rate after repair minimal. CVC repair rather than removal is recommended to preserve central venous access” Zaidi et al (2023).