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Quality improvement simulation activities CLABSI reporting

“Experimental group students observed a high-fidelity simulation bedside report for a CLABSI-affected patient” Gaffney et al (2020).

How do leaders promote CLABSI prevention?

“This study examined hospital leaders’ management practices around the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) to identify actions that leaders can take to promote HAI prevention efforts” McAlearney et al (2020).

How to measure the optimal depth of right internal jugular catheters

“Radiological landmark formula is superior to Peres’ formula for measuring optimal depth of insertion of right internal jugular venous catheter” Manudeep et al (2020).

Nursing students’ knowledge of peripheral IV catheter Care – Full Text

“The present study aimed to assess post-basic nursing students’ knowledge of evidence-based guidelines on the management of peripheral venous catheters” Etafa et al (2020).

Opportunities for classifying patients in the infusion center

“An integrative literature review was conducted to identify the current state of outpatient acuity and opportunities for classifying patients in the infusion center” Fesler et al (2020).

Outcomes associated with AV fistula and tunneled cuffed catheters

“Patients undergoing hemodialysis via AVF had fewer all-cause hospitalizations and mortality rate than those using tunneled CVCs” Celik et al (2020).

Accurate timing of vancomycin level collection

“Utilization of a vancomycin MAR level order was associated with a significant decrease in incorrectly drawn vancomycin levels” Shah et al (2020).

Prevention and management of neonatal extravasation injury

“These findings suggest that the implementation of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline significantly reduced the rate of peripheral intravenous extravasation and extravasation from a central line in neonates” Chan et al (2020).

Implantable port risk factors for complications – full text

“The objective of this study is to assess the port complications and risk factors for complications in GC patients with PM” Yang et al (2020).

Catheter-related bloodstream infection in palliative care patients

“The highest incidence proportion of CRBSI (31%) was found in a home care team where patients had been trained to disconnect themselves from the PN drip” Schedin et al (2020)

Scalp vein catheterization and stabilization – Full Text

“Scalp veins in neonates/infants typically have less overlying subcutaneous fat compared to other peripheral sites to allow easier visualization and cannulation” Doyle et al (2020).

Preventing venipuncture pain with hypnotic communication techniques

“The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a training in hypnotic communication techniques (HCTech) for pediatric nurses to prevent procedural pain and distress in children during venipunctures”

What is the ideal flushing interval for totally implantable ports?

“This editorial extensively discusses the flushing methods of TIVADs highlighting the need for important and substantial changes, both in extending the range of flushes and in the solutions and methods to be used” Bertoglio (2020).