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Removing unnecessary centrally inserted central catheters
This probably shows that the combination of the five evidence-based procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention together with that of ultrasound-guided
Impact of multiple concurrent central lines on CLABSI rates
The current methodology for calculating central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, used for pay-for-performance measures, does not account for multiple concurrent central lines” Couk et al
Air embolism through open hub of external jugular vein intravenous cannula
We are reporting a case of sudden pulmonary air embolism in a patient through the open hub of an intravenous cannula” Mohanty et al (2019).
Prehospital interventions performed on wartime pediatric trauma casualties
We describe injury characteristics and prehospital interventions performed on wartime pediatric trauma casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq, stratified by medical evacuation platform” Naylor et al
The case for using a disinfecting cap for needlefree connectors
Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are a signification cause of infection. When CRBSI rates are high, the cost to the patient and the organisation can be
Health professionals’ lack of knowledge of central venous access devices
It suggests that patients accept having a CVAD as it should reduce episodes of repeated cannulations. However, a recent doctoral study found the reality did
Clinical experiences of using ports and non-coring needles
The following case studies describe the use of the Smith Medical implanted ports and Gripper huber needles” Meade et al (2019). Abstract: The following case
Article examines components and selection of implantable ports
This article describes the different types and components of ports and how to select them. It explains how to insert ports, and provides guidance on
Best practice for using ports and non-coring needles
This article explores the additional equipment required to be able to access ports” York (2019). Abstract: Ports are predominately inserted into oncology patients, but their
Unconventional diagnostic tests for Lyme borreliosis
Lyme borreliosis (LB) diagnosis currently relies mainly on serological tests and sometimes polymerase chain reaction or culture. However, other biological assays are being developed to
Review of antibiotic overuse in the intensive care unit
To review the literature exploring how we diagnose infection in patients in the ICU and address the safety and utility of a “watchful waiting” approach
PICC placement led by technicians is feasible and safe
PICC placement led by technicians is feasible and safe without statistical difference in terms of complications compared to PICC placement made by radiologists” Chasseigne et