Stigma within inpatient care for people who inject drugs – Full Text
“While existing literature predominantly addresses personal and interpersonal stigma, the influence of structural stigma on care delivery practices remains understudied. Our research aims to investigate the impact of structural stigma on care processes for individuals with SUD admitted to acute medicine units” Rehman et al (2024).
CLABSI diagnosis and central line salvage
“Central line salvage can be safely attempted for many infections in patients with intestinal failure, leading to vascular access preservation” Larson-Nath et al (2024).
Inopressor stability in commercial plastic syringes
“Several studies have documented the stability of these medications in plastic bags for infusions, supporting compounded pharmacy and industry preparations. The introduction of smart syringe infusion pumps has allowed for accurate lower infusion rates and decreased volume load but with a requirement of higher medication concentrations” Neira et al (2024).
Chemotherapy extravasation case study – Full Text
“Here, we explore a case study on extravasation injuries mimicking NF leading to infectious complications and discuss the proper diagnosis and treatment of extravasation injuries as well as other NF-mimicking diseases” Nguyen et al (2024).
Midline catheters in managing septic shock – Full Text
“Despite the heterogeneity, midline catheters are categorically more reliable than peripheral IVs with reported average dwell times of 16.3 days for midline catheters versus 4.8 days for peripheral IVs” Bracey and Sherman (2024).
Central venous catheter use in haemodialysis – Full Text
“Vascular access plays a predominant role in the hospitalization and mortality rates in haemodialysis. Patients with an arteriovenous fistula obtained significantly better outcomes than those with central venous catheters” Campos et al (2024).
IV passport end-user experience – Full Text
“In this study, we evaluated the utility, usability and feasibility of children, families and adults requiring long-term intravenous therapy using a recently developed mobile health application (App), intravenous (IV) Passport” Ullman et al (2024).
CLABSI associated with non-tunneled central venous catheters – Full Text
“Prolonged use of non-tunneled CVCs for chronic hemodialysis was associated with a low incidence of bacteremia. Gram-positive microorganisms prevailed among causative agents. A prior CVC infection almost trebled the risk for CVC-related bacteremia in our pediatric population receiving hemodialysis” Di Pinto et al (2024).
Central venous catheter complication rates
“Central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly used but are associated with complications. Quantifying complication rates is essential for guiding CVC utilization decisions” Teja et al (2024).
Needlestick injury human factor analysis
“The rate of NSIs in clinical nurses was high in China. Individual factors including professional title, department, visual acuity and general mental health and organisational factors including weekly working hours and hospital safety atmosphere were significantly correlated with the occurrence of NSIs” Gao et al (2024).
Automated CLABSI surveillance systems – Full Text
“Further guidelines and studies are needed to develop and implement algorithms to detect CLABSI/CRBSI, with standardized definitions, appropriate data sources and suitable denominators” Lotfinejad et al (2024).
Umbilical venous catheter protocol
“This paper describes a standardized protocol (Safe Insertion Umbilical Venous Catheter = SIUVeC) which incorporates such novel strategies, with the goal of minimizing the complications related to this procedure” Barone et al (2024).
Central venous catheter safety
“Despite the benefits of CVCs, complications, particularly infections, have become a major focus of US hospital quality improvement efforts due to federal and state initiatives that emphasize patient safety, transparency, and accountability” Saade et al (2024).
Hydrophilic biomaterial intravenous hydrogel catheter review – Full Text
“A catheter constructed of hydrophilic biomaterial, a hydrogel composite material, may minimize thrombotic complications in PICC and midline catheters, improving catheter performance and outcomes for patients” Moureau (2024).
Medical adhesive-related skin injury risk factors study – Full Text
“This study aims to explore the incidence of, and risk factors for medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) at peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) sites in patients with cancer” Qi et al (2024).
Electronic medical record tracking of OPAT patients – Full Text
“Bundled multimodal modifications to the local EHR increased patient care efficiency and staff satisfaction and facilitated data collection to support a large OPAT program” Munsiff et al (2024).
Difficult-to-extract central venous catheter case study – Full Text
“We experienced the first case of a difficult-to-extract central venous catheter removed with a pacemaker lead removal system” Takamizawa et al (2024).
Catheter-related gas-forming suppurative thrombophlebitis – Full Text
“The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas gangrene is a rare pathogen of CRBSI and CRST” Miyamura et al (2024).
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).
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CVC exchange air embolism risk reduction
“Results show that CVC exchange using closed catheter clamp over Glidewire exchange technique significantly reduces the volume of air introduced per exchange” Fanous et al (2023).
Midline catheter in pediatric patients
“Findings suggest that MC insertion for patients requiring peripherally compatible intravenous therapy for 4 days or longer should be prioritized to reduce the resource intensive, expensive, and burdensome sequelae of device failure” Kleidon et al (2023).
OPAT IV to oral antibiotic switch in orthopedic infections
“Patients transitioned to oral therapy within 4 weeks of discharge had significantly fewer adverse events and similar incidences of one-year treatment failure compared to patients maintained on parenteral vancomycin” Gallagher et al (2023).
CVC misplacement into subclavian artery – Full Text
“This case demonstrated that the needle-sticking site should not be placed close to the clavicle for ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous catheterization, as it may not confirm the position of guidewire in the long-axis ultrasound view” Kohyama et al (2023).
Hemodialysis CLABSI systematic review
“The rate of bacteremia in the studies ranged from 0.2 to 5.47 events per 1000 catheter days after the application of nursing care” Hernán et al (2023).
Closed-loop IV drug delivery system
“Closed-loop drug delivery systems are autonomous computers able to administer medication in response to changes in physiological parameters (controlled variables)” Spataru et al (2023).
Cyanoacrylate vascular access catheter securement adhesive removal in neonates – Full Text
“The aim of this information is to ensure the safe and effective removal of octyl-cyanoacrylate adhesive-secured vascular access catheters from neonatal skin and stimulate professional discussion” Hugill et al (2023).
PICC for hematological and oncological pediatric patients – Full Text
“Comparing patients treated with PICC (PICC group) versus those with TCV (TCV group), the time from diagnosis to insertion was significantly shorter in the PICC group (p < 0.001). In the PICC group, none of the patients required general anesthesia, and chemotherapy was completed with PICC only" Kamata et al (2023).
Hemodialysis vascular access in Mexico – Full Text
“Our group is the first in our country to focus solely and exclusively on comprehensive VA care and we want to position ourselves as the first Mexican interdisciplinary group focused on vascular access (GIMEXAV)” García-Yañez et al (2023).
Look-alike medication errors in the perioperative setting – Full Text
“This review highlighted challenges with look-alike medications in the perioperative setting and identified interventions for risk reduction” Ryan et al (2023).
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).