CLABSI misclassification outcomes
“We present examples of misclassification of bloodstream infections into CLABSI by the CDC’s definition and present the financial implications of such misclassification and potential long-term implications” Sopirala et al (2024).
Clinic infusion pharmacist role
“Retention of outpatient infusion therapy can be significantly increased with a positive ROI through allocation of pharmacist resources to areas initiating infusions” Harsh et al (2023).
CVC-related UEDVT in sickle cell disease – Full Text
“Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) and central venous catheters (CVC) are at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE)” Abdulrehman et al (2024).
Guidewire assisted CVC replacement
“The aim of this article is to explain our replacement technique over guidewire of silicone cuffed and valved tunneled CICCs with a power injectable polyurethane cuffed tunneled CICC” Benvenuti et al (2024).
Reduction of waiting time in daycare infusion therapy
“Daycare infusion therapy is an integral aspect of oncology, but increased waiting time raises concerns for patients. Patient-reported experience measures prompted the need to evaluate reasons for prolonged appointment delays” Mamballikalam et al (2023).
CVC associated microscopic vessel health – Full Text
“This autopsy study demonstrated that catheter-related thrombus formation with adjacent inflammatory and fibrotic vessel wall thickening was very common, despite a limited period of catheter use” Rockholt et al (2024).
Infusion phlebitis and endothelial dysfunction – Full Text
“Phlebitis is accompanied by endothelial dysfunction and may involve multiple molecular and cellular mechanisms. These findings improve our understanding of the molecular targets of interventions and help identify effective candidates for the prophylaxis and treatment of phlebitis” Zhu et al (2023).
PICC associated UEDVT case report – Full Text
“A 22-year-old male with a history of Crohn’s disease developed swelling and purplish discoloration at the brachial site of a PICC line site” Singh et al (2023).
Blood stream Infections in chronic hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“We noted an increased prevalence of gram-negative pathogens in the etiology of BSI in HD patients. Based on our findings, additional empirical antibiotics addressing gram negative bacteria have been added to our empirical treatment protocol” Schamroth Pravda et al (2024).
Quality of life of experience with peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“We aimed to assess whether generic (not condition-specific) quality of life and experience measures were suitable for assessing outcomes and experiences of patients with PIVCs” Larsen et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis in patients with cancer – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to understand and analyze the risk factors of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related venous thrombosis in adult patients with cancer” Wang et al (2024).
CLABSI reduction multicomponent approach – Full Text
“Using a multicomponent approach that included blood-culture stewardship, evaluation for secondary sources of bloodstream infection, improved documentation, and prompt central-line removal” Musgrove et al (2024).
CVC-induced neonatal cardiac tamponade – Full Text
“These two cases highlight the fact that clinicians should pay attention to serial follow-up of chest radiography for monitoring any changes in the catheter status, such as its position or angulation, to prevent unexpected complications” Kim and Choi (2023).
Central venous access and impact of pacemaker leads – Full Text
“We reviewed and analyzed 3,075 venograms of patients with CIEDs undergoing transvenous lead extraction (TLE) between June 2008 and July 2021. Relationship between venous patency and the chance of CVAD placement was estimated” Czajkowski et al (2023).
Antimicrobial potential of haemostatic disc – Full Text
“To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the potassium ferrate haemostatic disc on Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria and on Candida albicans” Gough et al (2023).
Femoral vein PICC placement in patient with superior vena cava syndrome
“Safe PICC access is possible via the superficial femoral vein to protect the last central VA for rational use. This meets urgent needs for infusion and deserves promotion” Yu et al (2024).
Evaluation of peripheral intravenous catheter movement within the vein
“When external pull forces were applied to the PIVC, substantial PIVC movement within the vein occurred in a healthy population. Strategies that reduce PIVC movement and/or remove or limit external pull forces from the PIVC are needed” Bahl et al (2024).
Non-cuffed tunneled central venous catheters in adults with cystic fibrosis – Full Text
“Many adults with CF have required insertion of numerous PICCs for the treatment of recurrent pulmonary exacerbations. In those adults that develop PICC-associated peripheral vein stenosis precluding PICC placement, these results indicate NcTCVCs are a safe alternative” Dehbozorgi et al (2023).
Standardized peripheral IV access educational program
“Formalized vascular access training in the ED leads to improved adherence to best practices for PIVC insertion, high success of cannulation with minimal attempts, and improved PIVC functionality during hospitalization for DIVA patients” Bahl et al (2024).
INICC report of healthcare associated infections
“Reporting on the INICC study results from 2015 to 2020, conducted in 630 ICUs across 123 cities in 45 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East” Rosenthal et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention care bundle implementation
“Thanks to the implementation of the care bundle, the rate of infections and the number of accesses to the central line decreased, while the critical care nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based guidelines, compliance with the guideline recommendations in central line-related nursing interventions, and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing improved” Şanlı et al (2023).
Intraosseous infusion in burn patients
“The use and experience with intraosseous infusion (IO) in extremely severe burns are still limited. We report efficacy and safety results from nineteen burn patients treated with IO between June 2020 and December 2022” eWangt al (2024).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Optimizing betalactam IV administration – Full Text
“Clinical data appear to confirm those of PK/PD to use a continuous infusion in severely ill patients or those infected by an organism with an elevated MIC, as it is associated with higher survival rates” Diamantis et al (2023).
PICC diameter and UEDVT rate – Full Text
“We assessed the relationship between peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) diameters and symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) rates” Bahl et al (2023).
CLABSI reduction using disinfecting caps – Full Text
“This study provides real-world evidence that implementing a disinfecting cap to protect IV access points effectively reduces the risk of CLABSIs in hospitalized patients compared to standard care, ultimately optimizing the utilization of healthcare resources, particularly in situations where the healthcare system is under significant strain or overloaded” Hou et al (2023).
Current state of OPAT in the United States – Full Text
“In this review, we will discuss the current practice patterns and patient experiences with OPAT in the United States, as well as identify future challenges and opportunities for OPAT programs” Larnard et al (2023).
Nurses experience of intraosseous access – Full Text
“Our findings highlighted a sub-optimal level of knowledge of the IO procedure, little experience of this practice in clinical contexts, also associated with a lack of adequate protocols and devices available to nurses” Cicolini et al (2023).
Central venous catheter thrombosis case study – Full Text
“We describe two cases of CVC-related thrombosis (Hickman-catheter) complicated by recurrent pulmonary emboli. One patient experienced a complete thromboembolic obstruction of the right pulmonary artery with normal pulmonary pressures and the second patient suffered from a central thromboembolic obstruction of both pulmonary arteries associated with severe pulmonary hypertension” Hanuna et al (2023).
Risks factors for catheter-related deep venous thrombosis
“We observed a high incidence of both CR-DVT and PE/LE-DVT with overlapping and unique risk factors. CR-DVT was also associated with increased mortality similar to PE/LE-DVT” Averyet al (2023).
Simulation training for peripheral IV catheter placement
“The aim of this study was to examine the effect of simulator-based learning on vascular access management in a population of nursing students” Simeone et al (2023).
Recall of Arrow Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System – FDA Alert
“Teleflex, and their subsidiary Arrow International, are recalling the ARROW Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System after reports of catheter separation or leakage” FDA (2023).
Blood culture technique and contamination rates
“Blood cultures obtained using the one-puncture method resulted in significantly fewer contaminants and detected relevant pathogens equally to the two-puncture method” Andersson Norlén et al (2023).
Products for disinfecting needleless connectors
“Comparing three different products for disinfecting needleless connectors showed that all were more effective than sterile water, but nurses preferred using chlorhexidine gluconate with isopropyl alcohol wipes” Rosenberg (2023).
IV fluid administration in sepsis
“Themes highlighted the specific challenges associated with fluid administration in sepsis in the emergency department setting providing potential strategies to be implemented to improve practice and ultimately patient outcomes” Kabil et al (2023).
Peripheral parenteral nutrition safety
“Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) provides a suitable option for early nutrition provision in select patients; however, its routine use has been limited by safety and tolerability concerns, with high rates of phlebitis reported in previous studies” Inayat-Hussain et al (2023).
PICC associated right heart thrombus – Full Text
“We present two cases of right heart thrombus in transit with pulmonary thromboembolism resulting from venous thrombosis associated with peripherally inserted central catheters that were managed with different approaches” Hussain et al (2023).
Risk of CLABSI by catheter type in a neonatal intensive care units
“Strategies aimed at reducing umbilical catheter dwell time, particularly in low and very low birth weight neonates, may be effective in decreasing the incidence of CABSI in this population” Catho et al (2023).
Emergency infusion adverse drug reactions
“This epidemiological study described the pattern of emergency infusion ADRs in East China in detail” Cao et al (2023).
IV flush technique and lipid emulsion residue
“Speed of flushing and the shape of catheters, but not pulsatile flow generation, are essential components for the efficacious removal of parenteral nutrients in the catheter” Okamura and Yamaoka (2023).
Impact of vein diameter on PICC-related UEDVT
“Inserting catheters in veins with bigger vascular diameter and faster blood flow velocity may help reduce the incidence of PICCRT. The first week post catheter insertion is the key intervention period for the prevention of PICCRT” Xu et al (2023).
Virtual reality prototype for CVC training – Full Text
“Specifically, the objective of this study is to identify the potential utility of VR in US-IJCVC training through the design of a low-fidelity prototype and user interviews with three subject-matter experts” Gonzalez-Vargas et al (2023).
ED treatment of patients with Skin Structure Infections
“Authors’ expert opinion was focused on drawing the profiles of patients who could benefit most from an antimicrobial therapy with dalbavancin in the ED and positioning this drug as a direct or early discharge strategy from the ED in order to avoid hospitalization and its complications” Oliva et al (2023).
Review of low-cost ultrasound phantoms
“Overall, this paper aims to summarize a breadth of ultrasound-compatible phantom research to enable informed phantom methods selection” Groves et al (2023).
Risk of midline catheter-related thrombosis
“Smaller diameter catheters should be preferentially chosen to mitigate the risk of thrombosis when therapy via midline catheters is required. Choosing a catheter based on reduced size or 1:3 catheter to vein ratio threshold has similar accuracy in predicting DVT” Bahl et al (2023).
Nurse-led PICC teams in Japan
“To evaluate the effect of introducing a nurse practitioner (NP)-led PICC-placement program on subsequent utilization of centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) and to contrast the quality of PICC placements conducted by physicians and NPs” Sakai et al (2023).
Clotted blood samples in the neonatal intensive care unit – Full Text
“Our interventions over 3 years were associated with reduced rates of sample rejection due to clotting, and this led to improved patient experience through fewer repeated samplings” van Rens et al (2023).
Peripheral IV catheter associated BSI
“Measures to prevent peripheral-line associated BSI (PLABSI), like those implemented successfully for the prevention of CLABSI, should be considered” Benenson et al (2023).
PICC-related venous thrombosis in cancer patients
“A total of 19 articles involving 19,824 patients were included for quantitative analysis. Meta-analysis of these studies indicated that a history of chemotherapy, tumor type, tumor stage, presence or absence of metastasis, and use of fluorouracil, etoposide, platinum drugs, and taxane were all risk factors for PICC catheter thrombosis in cancer patients” Ma et al (2023).
IV Summit 23 from IVTEAM Registration Open – View Agenda
“IV Summit 23 from IVTEAM will be chaired by Peter Carr, Associate Professor
SONM at University of Galway. Peter will ensure we have a great day and will introduce speakers who will be discussing topics such as legal claims associated with extravasation injuries, multi professional perspectives on vascular access teams, blood culture contamination and the role of IV lock solutions (plus much more)” IVTEAM (2023).
Insertion of pediatric CVC in adults with difficult IV access
“PIPCVC placement seems to be a feasible option in patients in whom peripheral intravenous access is difficult. The safety of this technique needs to be evaluated in prospective studies” Chalela et al (2023).
POCUS workshop for peripheral intravenous cannulation – Full Text
“Globally, clinicians are increasingly using POCUS to establish vascular access in patients, and it is necessary that they receive sufficient and adequately structured and formal training to successfully apply this technique in their clinical practice” Steinwandel et al (2023).
Normal variations of the superior vena cava
“The prevalence of normal variations of the SVC and azygos venous system in the adult Thai population was similar with that of previous publications” Chooprasert et al (2023).