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Implementation of extended-infusion Piperacillin-Tazobactam dosing protocol
Piperacillin-tazobactam infusions were administered faster than recommended during implementation (i.e., peri-EI) despite standardized orders” J Rhodes et al 92019). Abstract: Compliance with recommended infusion rates
Totally implantable venous access ports in the upper arm
This retrospective study investigated the safety, technical feasibility, and device-related complications of totally implantable venous access ports implanted in the upper arm” Xu et al
Ultrasound guided techniques for peripheral IV placement in children
Different techniques have been used to improve first pass success rates in children with known history of difficult venous access including surface landmarking, local warming,
Twice daily Cefazolin in the OPAT setting
The use of twice daily cefazolin for serious MSSA infection on an OPAT program is safe and effective. Further study is needed to assess for
Insulin therapy in hospitalized patients
Hyperglycemia is prevalent and is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Insulin therapy is the most appropriate method for controlling
Subcutaneous Magnesium Sulfate to correct hypomagnesemia
We describe the management of chronic hypomagnesemia and dehydration secondary to a high-output ileostomy following radiation and chemotherapy for anal squamous cell carcinoma with intermittent
Contamination of hospital facilities by intravenous antineoplastic drugs
Over the past 40 years, numerous actions have been undertaken to decrease the contamination of hospital facilities by intravenous conventional antineoplastic drugs (ICADs) such as
Arrhythmias in children with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
To analyze the prevalence, types, and risk factors for cardiac arrhythmias associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in children” Dhillon et al (2019). Abstract:
Retrospective analysis of central venous catheters in elective intracranial surgery
It remains unclear whether the use of central venous catheters (CVC) improves a patient’s clinical outcome after elective intracranial supratentorial procedures” Löser et al (2019).
ECG-guided technique for umbilical venous catheterisation
To investigate the effectiveness and safety of modified electrocardiogram (ECG)-guided technique in umbilical venous catheterisation in neonates” Wu et al (2019). Abstract: AIM: To investigate
Lactic acidemia due to an infliximab infusion reaction
After ruling out other potential causes of lactic acidemia, her final diagnosis was determined to be the rare presentation of an infliximab infusion reaction” Vigh
Venipuncture nerve injuries from more than 1 million procedures
The purpose of this study was to investigate the nerve injury rate for 1 million venipunctures and the efficacy of attempts to avoid severe nerve