Central line tip misplacement study – Full Text
“In this large prospective multicentre cohort study, performed in the ultrasound-guided era, we demonstrated the incidence of tip misplacements to be 3.7 (3.3-4.1)%. Right internal jugular vein catheterisation had the lowest incidence of both minor and major tip misplacement” Ängeby et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion program
“A nurse-focused quality improvement program focused on teaching and promoting USGIV as a modality for managing difficult IV access was associated with increases in USGIV placement and improvements in core process measures related to quality of patient care” Kessler et al (2024).
Neonatal cardiac tamponade following PICC insertion
“Neonatal cardiac tamponade is a serious and rare complication of PICC line insertion. Early detection by point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and management by pericardiocentesis improves the chances of survival” Jain et al (2024).
IV Passport for effective child- and family-centred care – Full Text
“IV Passport embodies effective child- and family-centred care through consumer co-creation to empower patients and families manage vascular access devices” Ullman et al (2024).
Infection risk in neonates with intestinal failure
“Neonates with intestinal failure (IF) are at risk for infection due to central venous access, and intestinal surgery. Infection can cause systemic inflammation and sepsis, potentially affecting growth” Wu et al (2024).
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).
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Peripheral administration of norepinephrine
“This study suggests that implementing a protocol for peripheral administration of norepinephrine can safely avoid one CVC day in the average patient with 51.6% of patients not requiring CVC insertion” Yerke et al (2023).
Pseudo-tunneling technique for PICC and midline catheters
“Our data suggest pseudo-tunneling technique is a safe and effective procedure for of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Midline insertion avoiding central venous catheterization even in patient with small vein at the arms” Benvenuti et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion training program
“We found that implementing a comprehensive ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous training program for emergency nurses in a pediatric tertiary care center led to a high first-pass success rate in attaining peripheral intravenous cannulations” Jamal et al (2023).
Omadacycline stability in an elastomeric infusion pump – Full Text
“After reconstitution, omadacycline for injection was stable and remained within specifications for use for up to 9 days when refrigerated” Bower et al (2023).
CLABSI rates following reuse of peripheral ECMO cannulation sites
“This study investigates the risk of infectious complication associated with the reuse of peripheral ECMO cannulation sites for subsequent central venous access” Chan et al (2023).
Venipuncture vasovagal response
“Topical anaesthetics, such as EMLA, may reduce the frequency and severity of VVS during procedures requiring needles and intravascular instrumentation” Hockin et al (2023).
Elastomeric infusor for combined antibiotic therapy – Full Text
“We report two cases of complex bone and joint infections involving metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales, successfully treated at our referral center with aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam for 12 weeks in continuous infusions through elastomeric infusors” Merad et al (2023).
Needle phobia program – Full Text
“The use of evidence-based practices and a novel minimal sedation protocol for individuals with needle phobia assists in the completion of routine healthcare procedures, such as vaccinations and phlebotomy, in a patient-preferred setting” Rava et al (2023).
Central line insertion site management – Full Text
“Our observations showed that failure to recognize redness, cloudy drainage, peeling dressings, and lapses in dressing change dates was extremely common for CNAs and LVNs/RNs in all NHs surveyed” Nguyen et al (2023).
Intraosseous hypertonic saline administration – Full Text
“This case report highlights an alternative route in administering 3% saline, intraosseous vascular access, when other options have been exhausted” Juarez et al (2023)
Staph aureus peripheral IV catheter infection rates – Full Text
“Four hundred ninety patients with SAB were included, with community-acquired (n = 166), health care-associated (n = 163), and hospital-acquired SAB (n = 161). Endocarditis (n = 90, 18.3%), peripheral intravenous catheter infection (n = 80, 16.3%), and septic arthritis (n = 58, 11.8%) were the most frequent diagnoses” van der Vaart et al (2022).
Complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy – Full Text
“Throughout this article, the authors present a review of current literature, a proposed definition of COpAT and offer methods readers can utilize to implement an integrated COpAT/OPAT program with oral antimicrobial-specific monitoring within their current practice” Pertzborn et al (2023).
Blood culture procedure improvement – Full Text
“As knowledge on the correct BC sampling and strategies to reduce contamination varies considerably between clinical departments and healthcare professionals, a targeted training should be adapted to the specific needs of the individual professional groups” Neser et al (2023).
Tunneled central venous catheter performance – Full Text
“In this retrospective single-center study, we aimed to report on the clinical performances achieved with high-flow tunneled CVCs (DualCath or DCath) and compared them with arteriovenous accesses” Canaud et al (2023).
Intravenous push administration for OPAT – Full Text
“This narrative review summarizes the available data and practical implications of IVP administration of antimicrobials in the OPAT setting” Johnson et al (2023).
Hazardous drug residue testing – Full Text
“The initial test demonstrated HD contamination on the legs of the IV pole and the pharmacy transport bin” Eisenberg (2023).
Needleless connector design and PIVC failure
“The neutral NC was associated with an increased risk of peripheral intravenous catheter failure” Marsh et al (2023).
Peripheral IV catheterization videos on YouTube
“Despite this positive result, some videos provide risky information for patient safety due to issues such as ignoring the asepsis principles and not including proper Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization steps” Özsaban and Bayram (2023).
USGIV catheter insertion simulation – Full Text
“After completing the USGIV SBML curriculum, paediatric anaesthesiologists increased their ultrasound use for successful i.v. catheter insertion and first-attempt success rate with ultrasound for patients in the operating theatre” Ballard et al (2022).
Tunnelled haemodialysis catheter outcomes
“This study identified no statistically significant relationship between tunnelled haemodialysis catheter insertion site and catheter survival” Yaxley et al (2023).
Temocillin stability for OPAT
“Temocillin is stable under OPAT conditions and it would be an appropriate candidate for the treatment of patients who can be discharged to complete therapy in an OPAT programme” Fernández-Rubio et al (2023).
Tunneled PICC in cancer patients
“This randomized multicenter study supports the efficacy of subcutaneous tunneling technology in reducing PICC-related complications, enhancing patient comfort, and encouraging using subcutaneous tunneling technology for PICC placement” Sheng et al (2023).
PICC MARSI sudy
“Our study revealed a high incidence of MARSI at the PICC insertion site of cancer patients, presenting with contact dermatitis and mechanical injury” Yang et al (2023).
Implantable port placement with patient-controlled sedation – Full Text
“The aim of this study was, before a full-scale RCT, to determine the feasibility of patient-controlled sedation with propofol and alfentanil as an adjunct to local anaesthesia during SVP implantation” Seifert et al (2023).
Antimicrobial catheter lock solution
“Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) is standard clinical practice for treating bacteremia linked with catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Chug et al (2023).
Pediatric CLABSI risk factors
“The present study aimed to identify possible risk factors for mortality by analyzing the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients diagnosed with CLABSI in our pediatric HSCT unit” Aksoy et al (2023).
Blood sample hemolysis reduction
“We developed a novel and convenient educational aid that, when distributed, was associated with beneficial changes in specimen hemolysis at hospital inpatient units and outpatient clinics” de Koning et al (2023).
Neonatal cannula care
“To determine the effect of splint on the functional duration of peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) in neonates” Thushara et al (2023).
Nephrotoxicity risk during OPAT – Full Text
“Clinicians should exercise caution when using VPT for >2 weeks, including in the OPAT setting, even when no renal dysfunction is observed during the initial week of combination therapy” Dolly et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention bundle audits
“The use of nursing students as an adjunct to infection prevention measures facilitated success in sustaining low rates of catheter associated blood stream infections (CLABSI)” Luva et al (2023).