Case study demonstrates CVC tip terminating in pulmonary vein – Full Text
“Confirmatory chest x-ray (CXR) is shown in Figure 1. Computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed a central line placed in the left IJ with the central line terminating in an anomalous pulmonary vein” Fox et al (2024).
Central venous catheter tip confirmation in pediatric patients – Full Text
“Additional radiation exposure after the placement of central venous catheters can be avoided with the correct interpretation of standardized ultrasound windows, especially in vulnerable children with cardiac disease” Neumann et al (2024).
Percutaneous closure of arterial injuries following CVC catheterization – Full Text
“Inadvertent arterial catheterization it’s a non-negligible complication after CVC placement. VCD could be considered a safe and feasible approach for the management of these traumatic injuries” Rey Chaves et al (2023).
CVC mechanical complication rates – Full Text
“The hypothesis was confirmed as differences in distribution of predefined variables between operator genders were found. Despite being less experienced, female operators had a lower rate of major mechanical complications” Naddi et al (2024).
Do gloves offer any protection during needlestick injury
“All glove brands presented physical damage that might affect the spread of microorganisms. The gloves did not exert an additional protective effect during a needlestick injury simulation in accordance with the two techniques used in this study” Buzanelo Machado et al (2024).
Tunneled dialysis catheter removal following AV access creation
“Tunneled dialysis catheters (TDCs) are a temporary bridge until definitive arteriovenous (AV) access is established. Our objective was to evaluate the time to TDC removal in patients who underwent AV access creations with TDCs already in place” Kobzeva-Herzog et al (2024).
Brachial tunneled PICC systematic review – Full Text
“The tunneling technique for brachial access appears to be safe concerning intra-procedural bleeding, overall success, and procedural time, and it is effective in reducing the risk of late complications associated with catheterization” Giustivi et al (2024).
PICC-related UEDVT prediction model
“The risk of PICC-related UEDVT can be estimated and predicted relatively accurately by using the method of ML modeling, so as to effectively reduce the incidence of PICC-related UEDVT in the future” Hu et al (2024).
PICC study demonstrates lower risk of complications
“PICC placement was associated with a lower risk of complications than CICC placement. Although the cost of a PICC is higher, its use avoided complications and need for catheter replacement before the end of treatment” de Souza Fantin et al (2024).
Needleless connector disinfection competency
“The goal of this study was to observe needleless-connector disinfection practices and to identify perceived facilitators and barriers to best practices of needleless-connector access” Drews et al (2024).
T-EDTA CVC locking solution in animal research
“In neonatal piglets receiving PN, we compared sepsis, line occlusions, line replacements, mortality, and costs with and without the use of a 4%-tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (T-EDTA) locking solution” Pauline et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV canulation by emergency nurses – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation performed by emergency nurses is a safe and effective technique” Álvarez-Morales et al (2024).
Valsalva maneuver in relieving venipuncture pain
“The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Valsalva maneuver (VM) for the relief of venipuncture pain in children and adults” Shi et al (2024).
Hypertonic saline bolus via peripheral IV catheter
“Rapid bolus administration of 3% HTS via PIV catheters presents itself as a relatively safe approach to treat neurological emergencies” Khasiyev et al (2024).
Predicting difficult intravascular access – Full Text
” Ask (about a history of DIVA or IV drug abuse), Feel, and Evaluate BMI. By recognizing patients with DIVA before the first insertion attempt and treating them from the outset with advanced vein visualization techniques, patients with DIVA could be subject to less frequent painful venipunctures, fewer delays in treatment, and a reduction in other DIVA-associated burdens” Bahl et al (2024).
Embolisms caused by central venous catheter thrombus – Full Text
“Here, we report a case of simultaneous coronary and lower limb artery embolism in a PFO patient carrier of a CVC. The patient presented to the hospital with acute chest pain and lower limb fatigue. Doppler ultrasound showed a large thrombus in the right internal jugular vein, precisely at the tip of the CVC” Li et al (2024).
Bacteremia and mortality based on tunnelled vascular access – Full Text
“We found lower rates of bacteremia and dysfunction for TC and demonstrated that using NTC affects patient mortality” Lima et al (2024).
Implantation of venous access port tip – Full Text
“To assess the safety and feasibility of intentionally positioning the catheter tip in the right atrium (RA) without an abutment during implantation of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP)” Park et al (2024).
Outpatient treatment for MSSA infection – Full Text
“In this cohort of MSSA BSI patients discharged on OPAT, there were no differences in outcomes of readmission with the same infection and 90-day all-cause readmission in patients treated with ceftriaxone compared to oxacillin/nafcillin or cefazolin” Hamad et al (2024).
Training phantom for ultrasound-guided cannulation – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous catheter placement (UG-PVCP) is a key skill for establishing intravenous access, especially in patients with anatomical challenges” Linnet et al (2024).
ECG PICC placement in neurosurgical patients – Full Text
“The study encompassed a total of 354 cases. Our findings reveal distinct P wave amplitude percentages among the groups: 0% in the conventional group, 88.46% in the IECG group, and 91.78% in the IECG-IBP group” Wu et al (2024).
Knowledge and skills in CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“ur validated and clinically tested tool could facilitate the transfer of ICU nurses’ knowledge and skills learning in VAP and CRB prevention to critically ill patients, decreasing infection rates and, therefore, improving patient safety” Raurell-Torredà et al (2024).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Daptomycin lock therapy
“To review preclinical and clinical data relevant to daptomycin lock therapy in catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI)” Tzalis et al (2023).
US-guided peripheral IV catheterization improves patient care – Full Text
“US-guided peripheral intravenous catheterization improves ED patient care, as it requires fewer catheterization attempts” Salleras-Duran et al (2023).
OPAT antibiotic stability – Full Text
“In this article, we review the clinical evidence for CI in OPAT, as well as practical considerations of patient preferences, cost, and antimicrobial stability” Van Abel et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention in critically ill patients – Full Text
“These findings may provide other health systems with additional strategies to prevent CLABSI and provide consistent, evidence-based supportive care to critically ill patients” Harris et al (2023).
Neonatal intraosseous infusion simulator – Full Text
“Our models should serve as an IO training simulator for EMS physicians in order to practice the complex task of correctly placing an IO infusion needle in a newborn in emergency situations” Eifinger et al (2023).
OPAT in vulnerable patient populations – Full Text
“This is a retrospective cohort study of patients who were discharged with OPAT/COpAT through home health services over a 3-month study period” Tan et al (2023).
Medical glue for implantable port skin closure
“In TIVADs implantation, skin closure using NBCA showed no difference in the occurrence of infectious complications compared with conventional non-absorbable skin suture” Lee et al (2023).
DripAssist review by army medics
“The DripAssist demonstrated significantly faster time to achieve infusion rates, improved accuracy, and increased user confidence” Golden et al (2023).
Calcium gluconate extravasation – Full Text
“This case emphasizes that calcium gluconate extravasation can lead to life-threatening complications, such as compartment syndrome, underscoring the critical importance of employing proper infusion techniques” Weimer et al (2023).
Pediatric venipuncture pain reduction
“The aim is to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality, compared to cold and vibration devices (Buzzy® device), as a distraction method used during venipuncture in the management of pain and anxiety in children” Merino-Lobato et al (2023).
Targeted CLABSI prevention
“The overall CLABSI rate (infections per 1000 line days) at the 9 facilities in the 6 months prior to intervention was 1.42, and the postassessment rate in the 6 months following intervention was 0.44” Bartles et al (2023).
IV flushing technique
“It was concluded that the flushing procedure did not meet the recommendations of good practices, with failures that constituted medication errors” Ribeiro et al (2023).
Syringe pump start-up delays
“Start-up delays of syringe pump assemblies can impede the timely commencement of an effective drug therapy when using microinfusions in hemodynamically unstable patients” Weiss et al (2023).
Ampicillin stability in elastomeric pump – Full Text
“Our data support that 15 mg/mL AMP is suitable for use in OPAT if the volume and rate of infusion are tailored to the dosage needs of antimicrobial treatments” Rodríguez-Martínez et al (2023).
Aseptic technique procedure study
“To undertake content and cluster analysis to compare and contrast information relating to the conduct of aseptic technique in national and international guidance” Purssell et al (2023).
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).