OPAT effectiveness and antimicrobial stewardship – Full Text
“This study demonstrates the impact of an OPAT service in the framework of AMS as well as its benefits for the hospital whilst preserving safety and efficacy for the patient’s parenteral antimicrobial treatment” Burch et al (2024).
Neonatal CLABSI related to central line type – Full Text
“When cases are paired with matched controls, likelihood of CLABSI is 7.1% higher in patients with an implantable device than in similar patients with other central lines (p = 0.034)” Durant et al (2024).
Blueprint for OPAT standardization – Full Text
“We intend our registry to serve as a blueprint for similar OPAT programs with limited administrative resources. Wider application of our system would allow for easier aggregation and comparisons of OPAT practice and address the lack interinstitutional standardization of OPAT data and outcomes” Canterino et al (2024).
Impact of needle bevel angle during vascular access – Full Text
“Multiple needle punctures during central venous line insertion can lead to serious complications. Needle deterioration owing to repeated punctures may be a major cause. We hypothesized that there is an optimal bevel angle for a back-cut point needle that is resistant to deterioration” Urimoto et al (2024).
Bacterial isolates from positive paired blood cultures – Full Text
“This case report indicates consideration should be given to reporting whether bacteria have been identified at either species or strain level if differential time to positivity or differential quantitative blood cultures are used to define catheter or cannula bloodstream infection” Austin et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter complications – Full Text
“The objective of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to examine the prevalence of complications and factors associated with complications from peripheral intravenous fluid administration” Kaphan et al (2024).
Retrieval of embedded central venous catheter – Full Text
“Retrograde endoluminal balloon dilation was performed to disrupt adhesions and free the catheter. The catheter was snared over the wire and removed from the right femoral vein” Finnegan et al (2024).
The Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program – Full Text
“Significant rate increases were observed in adult mixed intensive care unit CLABSIs (1.08-2.11 infections per 1,000 line days, p=0.014) while decreases were observed in SSIs following knee arthroplasty (0.34-0.27 infections per 100 surgeries, p=0.05)” Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (2023).
Midline and long peripheral IV catheter complications – Full Text
“The aim of this review was to explore the complications related to LPCs and MCs after reclassifying according to their length” Fabiani et al (2024).
CLABSI rates during the COVID-19 period – Full Text
“Pooled data for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) indicated a significant increase during the COVID-19 period, but one study reported an increase in CLABSI incidence” Teus et al (2024).
Handheld ultrasound devices for peripheral IV cannulation
“Ultrasound for PIVC insertion is not widely accessible in nonspecialist areas, but more compact and affordable handheld models could provide a solution, especially for patients with difficult access” Ray-Barruel et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous cannulation knowledge study
“Peripheral intravenous cannulation and venipuncture are among the most common invasive procedures in health care and are not without risks or complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current training provided to nursing and midwifery undergraduate students” Hernon et al (2024).
Successful OPAT service implementation – Full Text
“Challenges and facilitators to OPAT service were identified among patients, health professionals, OPAT service providers, and health care administrators. Understanding them is crucial to designing targeted initiatives for successful OPAT service implementation” Mohammed et al (2024).
Inappropriate PICC use in pediatrics
“Although the majority of PICCs met appropriateness criteria, a substantial proportion of PICCs were deemed inappropriate or of uncertain appropriateness, illustrating an opportunity for quality improvement” Burek et al (2024).
Brazilian hospital infusion phlebitis rates
“The nursing team plays an essential role in the care of patients with PIVCs, inpatient guidance, planning, and device choice, taking into account the risk factors for phlebitis to maintain the preservation of vascular health and reduce adverse events” Antequera et al (2024).
Upper or lower extremity intraosseous access
“In this large prehospital dataset, upper extremity IO access was associated with a small increase in the odds of ROSC in comparison to lower extremity IO access” Smida et al (2024).
Blood flow in the cavo-atrial junction
“An in silico study is performed to investigate fluid dynamic effects of central venous catheter (CVC) placement within patient-specific cavo-atrial junctions” Su et al (2024).
Midline catheter prioritization initiative – Full Text
“We established a midline prioritization initiative at a safety-net community hospital. This initiative led to possible CLABSI avoidance and a decline in PICC use” Mena Lora et al (2024).
Environmental impact of IV paracetamol
“Intravenous paracetamol has 12-fold greater life-cycle carbon emissions than the oral tablet form. Glass vials have higher greenhouse gas emissions than plastic vials. Intravenous administration should be reserved for cases in which oral formulations are not feasible” Davies et al (2024).
Anesthesia machines as a bacterial reservoir
“We hypothesized that anesthesia work area reservoir samples returning < 100 CFU would have a low (< 5%) prevalence of pathogens" Dexter et al (2024).
Colour-coded compartmentalised syringe trays – Full Text
“Anaesthetic drug administration is complex, and typical clinical environments can entail significant cognitive load. Colour-coded anaesthetic drug trays have shown promising results for error identification and reducing cognitive load” Laxton et al (2024).
Effectiveness of continuous flucloxacillin infusion in OPAT – Full Text
“Our review supports the assertion that continuous infusion flucloxacillin is clinically effective and well tolerated for the treatment of complicated MSSA infection in the OPAT setting” Clarkson and Snape (2024).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
IV port flushing frequency review – Full Text
“Standards of care and guidelines acknowledge insufficient evidence that defines frequency of flushing for implanted vascular access devices (IVADs). Manufacturers recommend 4 weeks, but guidelines suggest that extending to 12 weeks is safe based on functionality” McManus et al (2023).
COVID-19 pandemic impact on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increases in CLABSI in ICUs. These data underscore the need to increase efforts in providing surveillance of CLABSI and implementing infection prevention measures” Hlinkova et al (2023).
Home infusion services in Saudi Arabia – Full Text
“A literature search was conducted via PubMed database, involving all published studies from inception until March 24th, 2023. Many studies showed positive impacts of home infusion on reducing the length of hospital stays, increasing cost-saving, and leading to high patient satisfaction” Alhifany et al (2023).
Leachable compounds in pharmacy-prepared prefilled drug solutions – Full Text
“There is a rising availability in the market for prefilled drug products due to their practical approach. Leachable compounds could be evaluated in hospital pharmacy-prepared prefilled drug solutions” Bello et al (2023).
Ultrasound to identify epicutaneo-caval catheter tip location – Full Text
“By improving operator training and selecting a standardized echography protocol, ultrasound could become the gold standard for visualizing the epicutaneo-caval catheter tip in the neonatal intensive care unit” D’Andrea et al (2023).
Vasopressor infusions via PVC – Full Text
“The administration of vasopressor infusions via PVC for the management of patients with CS is feasible and safe in patients with cardiogenic shock. Further studies are needed to establish this method of treatment” Asher et al (2023).
Taurolidine-heparin catheter lock solution
“The LOCK IT-100 trial compared the efficacy and safety of a taurolidine/heparin catheter lock solution that combines taurolidine 13.5 mg/mL and heparin (1000 units/mL) versus heparin in preventing CRBSIs in participants receiving hemodialysis via CVC” Agarwal et al (2023).
AI detects central venous catheter tip location
“To develop and validate an artificial intelligence algorithm for the positioning assessment of tracheal tubes (TTs) and central venous catheters (CVCs) in supine chest radiographs (SCXRs) by using an algorithm approach allowing for adjustable definitions of intended device positioning” Rueckel et al (2023).
Implantable port skin damage management – Full Text
“These findings provide good references for the prevention and management of postoperative port-exposure complications associated with TIVAP in patients with cancer” Liu et al (2023).
Intraosseous needle position confirmation
“With more than 500 000 IO catheters placed in the United States each year, this novel technique may improve overall IO safety” Greenstein et al (2023).
Neonatal Rapid Central Vein Assessment
“Such assessment is best performed using a systematic and standardized approach, as the Rapid Central Vein Assessment, described in this study for neonates too” Spagnuolo (2023).
Blood culture contamination reduction devices – Full Text
“Blood culture diversion devices was associated with decreased contamination rates and could improve quality of care, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary antibiotic use” Callado et al (2023).
Fractured PICC embolism – Full Text
“Care of the PICC is crucial, and any lapse may lead to fracture and embolization, which is a potentially life-threatening complication” Kumar Upadhyay et al (2023).
Simulation-based central line insertion education – Full Text
“The present study sought to investigate the effects of a hands-on, self-directed “study hall” for central line insertion among first-year residents” Diederich et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided AV fistula cannulation – Full Text
“Point-of-care ultrasound-guided cannulation can reduce the risk of such damage and mitigate further vessel deterioration” Schoch et al (2023).
Immunotherapy infusion reaction – Full Text
“Timely identification, grading, and documentation of each infusion reaction can decrease cost and patient length of stay and improve patient outcomes” Peterson (2023).
Real-time data improves central line bundle compliance – Full Text
“We hypothesized that a digital display summarizing nursing documentation of invasive catheters (including central venous access devices, arterial catheters, and urinary catheters) would improve invasive device maintenance care and documentation” Davis et al (2023).
Beta-Lactam antibiotics in clinical practice – Full Text
“To minimize resistance and maximize clinical outcome, empirical therapy with a meropenem loading dose followed by high-dose-prolonged infusion should be considered in patients with high inoculum infections presenting as severe (Gram negative) sepsis” Tilanus and Drusano (2023).
Hemodialysis CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“The improvement in mean practice scores among the post-test group after the structured training program reveals that such interventions will ultimately lead to a decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) among hemodialysis patients” Singh et al (2023).
Piperacillin-Tazobactam associated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome – Full Text
“This case highlights the importance of recognizing the potential risk of developing SJS following drug administration and the need for prompt identification and management of the condition to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes” Kumar et al (2023).
Drug compatibility with paediatric parenteral nutrition admixtures – Full Text
“The co-administration of antiemetic drugs does not adversely affect lipid emulsion stability. This combination was consistently compatible during the evaluation period” Tomczak et al (2023).
Impact of syringe pump position on start-up fluid delivery
“Positioning of the pump prior to purging and connection to the central venous catheter resulted in a better start-up performance with delivered fluid closer to programmed and expected infusion volumes” Weiss et al (2023).
Administration of IV fluids and medicines in children
“n this article the author describes various types of venous access devices that are commonly seen in practice and details the preparation, checking and administration of IV fluids and medicines, including some complications that may arise” Rosengarten (2023).
OPAT readmission rate data – Full Text
“Patients receiving OPAT at home are at increased risk for early hospital readmission, but it is often due to reasons not associated with OPAT” Bradley et al (2023).
Ultrasound protocol to confirm CVC placement in preterm infants
“The protocol of POCUS that we propose is a reliable tool for assessing the central line positions in preterm infants” Amer et al (2023).
Venous blood gas analysis quality outcomes
“Collection of smaller volumes of venous blood than the specified filling volume in blood gas syringes may have an effect on the quality of some test results, namely lactate, hematocrit, total hemoglobin and sodium” Lippi et al (2023).
Superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text
“We present a case of a 27-year-old female with end-stage renal disease who developed chylothorax secondary to SVC syndrome caused by venous stenosis from a tunneled hemodialysis (HD) catheter” de Villa et al (2023).
Implantable port placement via cephalic vein cutdown technique – Full Text
“The methods of choice for implantation are the subclavian vein puncture approach and the cephalic vein cutdown technique, followed by internal jugular vein access and external jugular vein access” Karamanliev et al (2023).
Needlestick injury profile – Full Text
“Healthcare workers are constantly at risk of exposure to splash, sharp and needle stick injuries, and although all categories of workers are at risk, nurses are at particularly high risk” Praisie et al (2023).
Umbilical vein catheterization – Full Text
“Prior to the introduction of these new catheterization techniques, the failure rate of blind umbilical catheter insertion was 52%” Torres Del Pino et al (2023).