Implantable port pocket infection risk
“Skin complications after the central venous port placement were related to cetuximab administration and the timing of cetuximab therapy” Sueyoshi et al (2024).
Post CVC removal blood stream infection in neonates – Full Text
“Antibiotic administration upon CVCs removal does not significantly reduce the incidence of PCRS but offers less post-catheter removal blood stream infection” Ji et al (2024).
Impact of Bee Buzzy during phlebotomy
“The results show that the use of Bee Buzzy during phlebotomy has a pain-relieving effect, and the use of Bee Buzzy and puppet has an anti-fear effect in 3-6-year-old children” Yaz et al (2023).
Hemodialysis catheter malpositioned into azygos vein
“A patient was admitted for a dysfunctional hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter (TCC) placed in the azygos vein for 4 years” Xiong et al (2024).
Central line complications in neonates – Full Text
“Future research is aimed at novel ways of central line securement to minimise mechanical complications and the use of antimicrobial catheters to reduce the rate of CLABSI” Perme (2023).
CLABSI bundle efficiency in ICU – Full Text
“Standardized ratios proved helpful in identify increasing trends of CLABSI in the ICU and monitoring the impact of a simple effective tool, i.e., training on and implementation of a bundle for CVC management” Boni et al (2024).
CHG IV dressing comparison – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to analyze the release rate of CHG and the antimicrobial activity of a novel CHG-releasing dressing, Oper film® protect CHG, and to compare these parameters to those of the dressing Tegaderm™ CHG in healthy volunteers” Masferrer et al (2024).
Peripheral IV management systematic review protocol – Full Text
“This review will synthesize and integrate current research on the practices relating to the insertion, removal, and management of short and midline peripheral intravenous catheters on consumer experiences and outcomes in acute health care” Nelson et al (2024).
PICC and CVC infection comparison – Full Text
“The present study was conducted to compare the indwelling time of CVC and PICC placements leading to microbial colonization by multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDROs) in critically ill patients” Pitiriga et al (2024).
Heparin or normal saline flush in pediatrics – Full Text
“This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of heparin versus normal saline for the care of peripheral intravenous catheters in pediatrics, to provide reliable evidence support for clinical care” Li et al (2024).
Reducing venipuncture pain with music – Full Text
“Music interventions were associated with reduced venipuncture pain. Comparisons between types of acoustic stimulations revealed no significant differences. Therefore, music intervention could be a safe and inexpensive pain relief method for venipuncture” Yamada et al (2023).
Upper arm implantable port and PICC malposition – Full Text
“A retrospective analysis of 124 patients with upper arm infusion port implantation and 130 patients with PICC implantation was performed” Chen et al (2024).
Reusable tourniquet contamination systematic review – Full Text
“Based on available studies, this review aims to analyse the indirect transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens present on blood collection tourniquets, which may spread infectious diseases between patients in daily clinical practice” Szymczyk et al (2023).
Intravenous to oral antibiotic switch decision making – Full Text
“In summary, our model provides individualised, fair, and interpretable predictions for when a patient could switch from IV-to-oral antibiotic treatment” Bolton et al (2024).
Meropenem stability in elastomeric pumps – Full Text
“This work is of high importance to show the clinicians the real shelf life of meropenem when administered in portable elastomeric infusion devices” Esteban-Cartelle et al (2024).
ECG PICC tip location and PLSVC – Full Text
“Herein, we detailed a case involving a breast cancer patient whose PLSVC was identified during the placement of PICC because of the negative P-wave in electrocardiogram (ECG)” Pan et al (2024).
Diagnostic laboratory tests and patient blood loss – Full Text
“Diagnostic laboratory tests are associated with significant patient blood loss, but are a modifiable risk factor. The use of small-volume tubes and closed blood collection devices decreases the volume of patient blood drawn for analysis and prevents blood waste” Neef et al (2024).
Microbial profile of phlebotomy tourniquets – Full Text
“This study was conducted to determine the microbial flora and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of reusable phlebotomy tourniquets” Natarajan et al (2023).
Topical disinfectants and contaminated blood cultures – Full Text
“Rates of contaminated blood cultures were significantly higher when blood was collected from the CV catheter or femoral sites with PVI as the topical disinfectant” Ota et al (2023).
Midline catheter peripheral blood stem cell collection
“Peripheral blood stem cell collection does appear to be viable via midline-based catheter access, particularly for allogeneic donors and shorter collection courses. Development of institution-specific guidelines and care pathways are recommended” Tran et al (2024).
Impact of cold spray on needle pain during venipuncture
“This study was conducted to determine the effect of cold spray and ice applied during venipuncture on the level of fear and pain in children aged 7 to 15 years” Çelik and Sönmez Düzkaya (2023).
Accurate PICC tip positioning – Full Text
“Here, we have proposed a new technique for the precise placement of PICCs through the application of clockwise torque. Application of the PICC with this technique in our patient resulted in the precise insertion of the catheter. As this method eliminates the need for imaging modalities, it has promise for application at the bedside and in resource-limited settings” Akatsuka and Sugiyama (2023).
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Blood culture contamination when taken from arterial catheters – Full Text
“In seriously ill patients, an indwelling arterial catheter is an attractive option for blood culture collection because it allows reliable blood sampling without frequent invasive punctures” Ota (2023).
Long peripheral IV catheter in DIVA patients
“The aim of the study was to evaluate whether ultrasonography can be useful for the selection of the suitable LPC in DIVA (difficult intravenous access) patients” Lisova et al (2023).
Peripheral IV infiltration detection in neonates
“Continuous monitoring of the insertion site, as automatically ensured by this novel optical device, may play a complementary role in early detection of infiltration” D’Andrea et al (2023).
Implantable port catheter follow-up study – Full Text
“The present study aims to evaluate cancer patients related to the catheter flow and the general satisfaction of these patients” César et al (2023).
Closed blood sampling system to reduce blood loss in ICU
“The use of CBSS is recommended to reduce blood loss in ICUs. However, there are discrepancies about their ability to prevent anemia and/or the need for blood transfusion” Raurell-Torredà et al (2023).
Massaging as a pain-relieving intervention before IV access
“The present study aimed to test the effectiveness of massaging the access site in reducing pain associated with intravenous access” Bumin Aydin et al (2023).
Port needle puncture-related pain – Full Text
“The local use of lidocaine spray in patients with TIVAP is effective, acceptable, and safe to alleviate the pain caused by non-coring needle puncture” Zhu et al (2023).
PICC thrombosis biomarkers – Full Text
“The measurement and identification of plasma biomarkers can support the estimation of risk and diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter” Cardoso et al (2023).
Blood culture contamination study – Full Text
“Continuous monitoring and performance improvement projects are needed to minimize blood culture contamination and unnecessary antibiotic use” Aiesh et al (2023).
CLABSI patients blood results profile – Full Text
“Patients with CLABSI showed lower WBC counts and CRP levels than those with BSI who did not use CVADs” Akaishi et al (2023).
Using PICC for neonatal platelet transfusion – Full Text
“To assess the safety and feasibility of platelet transfusion through small-bore long lines used in the neonatal intensive care unit” Moore et al (2023).
Skin-to-muscle depth for intramuscular injection
“The aim of this review was to systematically review the skin-to-muscle depth required to achieve injection into muscle in adults” Hemingway et al (2023).
VR training module for central venous access
“VR training module for central venous access as a prototype for invasive procedure training to describe the advantages and limitations of this evolving technology” Savir et al (2023).
Nerve injury after vessel puncture – Full Text
“This study aimed to describe the clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographic findings of patients with nerve injury after vessel puncture” Kang et al (2023).
OPAT related VTE risk assessment
“Our findings do not support universal thromboprophylaxis nor routine use of inpatient VTE risk assessment model in the OPAT setting” Durojaiye et al (2023).
Intraosseous cannulation for adults and pediatrics
“The position of the Association for Vascular Access is that intraosseous cannulation should be employed by qualified clinicians in all critical situations when vascular access is not established” Lau and Thompson (2023).
Ultrasound guided PIVC insertion training literature review – Full Text
“A standardised formal education program and increased availability of ultrasound machines in the emergency department will ensure consistent practices are maintained, retained, therefore leading to safer practice as well as more satisfied patients” Stone et al (2023).
CLABSI HAI cost in US hospitals – Full Text
“CLABSI and non-CLABSI HOB cases are associated with significant increases in morbidity, mortality, and cost. Our data may help inform prevention and management of bloodstream infections” Yu et al (2023).
Sharps injuries with prefilled enoxaparin safety syringes – Full Text
“Use of certain brands of enoxaparin prefilled syringes poses a small but serious risk of injury to staff. Conducting root cause analyses on all SI is essential, as is the need for regularly evaluating safer devices, reporting all device incidents, enabling simpler reporting of adverse events, and establishing more effective intervention by FDA and manufacturers” Grimmond et al (2023).
Accidental arterial central venous catheter cannulation
“Central venous catheter placement continues to be an extremely common procedure throughout hospital systems. Although ultrasound guidance can mitigate some placement risks, misplacement of lines into neighboring structures, such as arteries, remains an unfortunate complication” Lucas et al (2023).
Upper arm implantable port expert consensus – Full Text
“This consensus elaborates on the technical indications and contraindications, procedures and technical points, treatment of complications, and the use and maintenance of upper-arm TIVAD, thus providing a practical reference for medical staff” Qiu et al (2023).
Confirming central venous catheter tip position – Full Text
“Ultrasound can improve efficiency when used as a rapid bedside screening test to detect CVC malposition” de Man et al (2023).
Fibrin sheath catheter-related infection – Full Text
“The development of a fibrin sheath is a common complication with tunneled catheters. However, infection of the fibrin sheath is not usually encountered” Chambi-Torres et al (2023).
Reducing peripheral IV catheter contamination – Full Text
“To compare a traditional over-the-needle peripheral intravenous catheter device to a through-the-needle (TTN) peripheral intravenous catheter device for early bacterial contamination during insertion” Anstett and Brainard (2023).
Intravenous-to-oral switch criteria – Full Text
“This rapid review aimed to assess and collate intravenous-to-oral switch (IVOS) criteria from the literature to achieve safe and effective antimicrobial IVOS in the hospital inpatient adult population” Harvey et al (2023).
Dynamic haptic CVC robotic trainer – Full Text
“The dynamic haptic robotic trainer (DHRT) is a CVC teaching simulator developed to specifically focus on training the needle insertion portion of CVC” Tzamaras et al (2023).
Peripheral IV catheter bloodstream infection
“We compared the risk of peripheral venous catheter (PVC) bloodstream infection (BSI) to central line-associated BSI (CLABSI) at University of California San Diego Health” Feldheim et al (2023).
Paediatric cannulation with safety engineered devices
“This article describes a report of the attitudes towards and barriers to the use of safety cannulas in paediatric patients” Martinez (2023).
Peripheral intravenous catheter material – Full Text
“Catheter material and design can impact PIVC outcome. Conclusive recommendations are limited due to the small number of studies and inconsistent reporting of clinical outcomes” Matthews et al (2023).
Preventing pathogen entry at catheter hubs and line connections
“New solutions are needed to strengthen infection prevention bundles and protect CVADs from pathogen entry at catheter hubs and line connections” Doellman (2023).