Central venous catheter exit site infections – Full Text
“To evaluate the relevance of signs and symptoms for the clinical identification of ESI and TI in HD-CVC, by means of international expert consensus, and to reach a consensus on a definition and clinical management (CM) for these infections” Cobo-Sánchez et al (2023).
Intravenous iron therapy in pediatrics
“Here we discuss the indications and appropriate timing of intravenous iron therapy in children with a wide range of underlying etiologies” Cohen and Powers (2023).
Upper extremity venous thrombosis study
“To assess the prevalence of UEVT in hospitalized patients and study thrombosis risk factors according to their location” Espitia et al (2023).
Effective immobiliization of Candida auris by SecurePortIV – White Paper
“The objective of this white paper is to demonstrate the evidence that Candida auris can effectively be immobilized by SecurePortIV® Catheter Securement Adhesive” Sheng Zhang, Adhezion Biomedical (2023).
CLABSI rates in Dutch neonatal intensive care units – Full Text
“Being the largest collection of data on the burden of neonatal CLABSI in The Netherlands, this epidemiological overview provides a solid foundation for the development of a collaborative platform for continuous surveillance, ideally leading to refinement of national evidence-based guidelines” Jansen et al (2023).
Vascular access teams and implications for patient safety – Full Text
“To realize the full benefit of VATs, changes in hospital culture, along with an increased willingness from physicians to integrate VAT nurses in decision making, may be needed” Quinn et al (2023).
Intraosseous access in pediatric patients study – Full Text
“We conclude that intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing emergency vascular access in children, being associated with a low (age-dependent) rate of severe complications and providing mostly reliable vascular access despite a relatively high rate of dislocation” Pfeiffer et al (2023).
IV disinfectant caps study – Full Text
“The first purpose of this study is to analyze, through an in-vitro-model, the antiseptic effect of DCs produced by two manufacturers; the second aim is to assess potential differences in terms of effectiveness between the two manufacturers’ products” Rimoldi et al (2023).
Preventive effect of aspirin on PICC-related vein thrombosis
“The incidence of PICC-related VT was 0.4% in the aspirin group, compared with 3.3% in the control group (P = 0.038). In addition, aspirin related bleeding was not observed” Yu et al (2023).
PICC-port education for ultrasound-based tip location
“To create an educational program and provide a valid, evidence-based course for ultrasound-based tip location during placement of PICC-port for specialized nurses” Shen et al (2023).
Meropenem stability in elastomeric infusion devices – Full Text
“We propose several administration protocols for meropenem in portable elastomeric infusion devices in clinical practice, according to the stability drug results obtained in our study” Esteban-Cartelle et al (2023).
First-time paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“To explore in-depth the thoughts, anxiety factors, and experiences of paediatric nurses regarding the success and failure of first-time peripheral intravenous catheter insertion” Taşdelen et al (2023).
POCUS guided small saphenous vein cannulation
“The small saphenous vein (SSV) in the posterolateral side of the mid-calf is a consistent vein in the lower extremity that provides an acceptable diameter and optimal depth for POCUS-guided PIVC in the prone position” Mohanty et al (2023).
Central venous catheter associated fibrin sheath treatment – Full Text
“The complete removal of fibrin sheaths is an essential component of maintaining catheter patency, preventing future restenosis, and decreasing the risk of bloodborne infections” Tomaszek et al (2023).
CLABSI surveillance data validation – Full Text
“The CLABSI data reported to the THAS system are generally reliable. This study showed the need for ongoing validation processes and quality improvement to maintain the accuracy and validity of the surveillance data” Wu et al (2023).
Superior vena cava syndrome in home parenteral nutrition patients – Full Text
“The incidence of SVCS is relatively high in our vulnerable HPN population. It is key to recognize whenever such patients present with vascular obstruction-related symptoms and treat them in an early stage by a multidisciplinary team” Gillis et al (2023).
Clinical outcomes associated with extended piperacillin-tazobactam infusion – Full Text
“Hospital-wide implementation of EI TZP was associated with lower odds of 14-day mortality and incidence of C. difficile infection with cost savings at our institution” Chan et al (2023).
Start-up delays with syringe infusion pumps used for microinfusion – Full Text
“With the aim to reduce start-up delays, this study compared fluid delivery during start-up of syringe infusion pumps without venting, with ambient pressure venting, and with central venous pressure (CVP)-adjusted venting” Weiss et al (2023).
Stability of aciclovir in elastomeric infusion devices
“Aciclovir solution can be given as a continuous 24-hour infusion for OPAT services at a concentration range of 200-2400 mg in 240 mL in Accufuser and Easypump II elastomeric devices following 14 days storage at room temperature, protected from light” Sime et al (2023).
Peripheral vein trauma in patients undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy
“This study has provided accurate clinical indicators of vascular trauma in antineoplastic chemotherapy patients. These results can contribute to establishing interventions, thereby reducing costs and maximizing health outcomes in this population” Lima et al (2023).
Human exposure to micro plastics during IV infusion – Full Text
“Herein, we developed comprehensive analytical methods to detect polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MNPs down to 20 nm, and found about 0.52 μg equal to 105-1011 particles of PVC-MNPs released from intravenous infusion products (IVIPs) during each intravenous infusion of 250 mL injection” Li et al (2023).
Patients lived experiences of parenteral nutrition
“The identified themes provide a broader understanding of contemporary shared lived experiences and concerns relevant to PN consumers and their caregivers” Barrera et al (2023).
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Venous access assessment to reduce chemotherapy extravasation – Full Text
“An evidence-based quality improvement project was developed to standardize venous access assessment using the Modified Adult Difficult IV Access Scale in conjunction with competency validation for safe administration of vesicant chemotherapy agents according to practice standards” Arangoa Miller et al (2023).
Central line patency management with normal saline flushes – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to analyze changes in reported CVC line patency via tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) administration rates in ports and other central lines because of an institutional switch from heparin to NS as preferred flushes in adult ambulatory patients with cancer” Baek et al (2023).
Infusion particles associated with IV pump or gravity infusions – Full Text
“To investigate the impact of an infusion system on the level of subvisible particles, we compared two types of infusion set based on peristaltic movement (Medifusion DI-2000 pump) and a gravity-based infusion system (Accu-Drip) using intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as a model drug” Hada et al (2023).
CLABSI rates during the COVID-19 pandemic – Full Text
“Although regular use of CLABSI and VAE preventive practices continued to increase (or plateaued), use of several CAUTI preventive practices decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic” Saint et al (2023).
Safety engineered device designed to prevent guidewire retention – Full Text
“The WireSafeTM is a novel procedure safety pack engineered to prevent guidewire retention and sharps injury during central venous catheter insertion. This is a pilot study aimed to determine its acceptability, usability and safety during clinical practice” Patel et al (2023).
Spontaneous migration of PICC into azygos vein – Full Text
“We identified the position of the PICC tip step-by-step, using ultrasound, intracavitary electrocardiogram, and chest X-ray, and confirmed that the tip of the PICC migrated into the azygos vein” Liu et al (2023).
PICC tunnel length in adult patients with cancer – Full Text
“Patients with 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm PICC tunnel lengths had a longer catheter dwell time and fewer PICC-related complications. No significant differences were found among all groups regarding patients’ pain and comfort levels” Li et al (2023).
Risk classification of extravasation injury from noncytotoxic agents – Full Text
“In this paper, we review case reports and animal experiments and classify the severity of extravasation injury by noncytotoxic agents into three categories. Parallel to cytotoxic agents, the classification provides appropriate warning of possible injury severity, helping medical personnel better understand the severity of tissue damage and prevent injury severity during extravasation” Shibata et al (2023).
How COVID-19 impacted on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The study objective was to quantify infection rate trends for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in 89 Alabama hospitals from 2015-2021 to analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare delivery” Hyte et al (2023).
Subcutaneous drug administration in pediatric palliative care – Full Text
“In the pediatric palliative-care patients studied, the subcutaneous route is most frequently used for administering morphine and midazolam in continuous infusion. The main complication was induration, especially with longer dwell times or higher infusion rates” García-López et al (2023).
CVC insertion associated with a higher in-hospital mortality – Full Text
“In patients with ASCC, CVC insertion during hospitalization is associated with higher in-hospital mortality” Mohamed Jiffry et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation protocol
“The authors propose the Safe Insertion of Arterial Catheters (SIA) protocol, an ultrasound-guided insertion bundle applying a systematic approach to arterial cannulation, with a focus on improving insertion practices, reducing procedural complications, increasing the patient safety profile, and improving device performance” Spencer et al (2023).
Perforated intravenous catheter design for CT contrast
“This pilot RCT suggests perforated PIVCs provide expected flow rate, with no evidence of differences in contrast enhancement to non-perforated PIVCs. The feasibility of conducting a larger powered RCT was demonstrated” Gavin et al (2023).
Eliminating CLABSI in pediatric oncology patients – Full Text
“Our SMART aim was to reduce the CLABSI rate by 50% from a baseline of 1.89/1000 central line days to less than 0.9/1000 central line days by December 31, 2021” Willis et al (2023).
Electronic central line maintenance audits
“The purpose of this project was to implement a revised audit and feedback data collection process. The specific aims of the project were to evaluate: (1) the number of completed audits and, (2) central line maintenance bundle compliance rates before and after implementing a new process” Fritz et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided brachiocephalic vein access in pediatrics
“Compared to the out-of-plane approach of left BCV cannulation, US-guided in-plane cannulation of the left BCV increased the first-attempt success rate, decreased the number of puncture attempts, and decreased the time required for cannulation” Kumar et al (2023).
Local peripheral IV catheter complications in older patients
“To assess the incidence density of local complications of peripheral venous catheters in patients aged 70 years and older, to identify risk factors for local complications of peripheral venous catheters, to describe microbiological epidemiology and to assess the impact of complications on patient outcomes” Gras et al (2023).
Safety outcomes for OPAT continuous infusion vancomycin
“Given limited published experience with continuous infusion vancomycin in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs, we reviewed outcomes from our center” Benefield et al (2023).
Upper arm implanted venous access port insertion – Full Text
“Traditional tunnelling technique increases the operation time and has an unsatisfied cosmetic effect, so we explored the feasibility, cosmetic effect and complications of an upper arm port with a novel incision in this retrospective study” Song et al (2023).
Criteria for central venous access device selection
“Central venous access devices may be nontunneled, tunneled, or implantable. They may be centrally or peripherally inserted by way of veins in the neck, extremities, or elsewhere. Each device and access site presents specific risks that should be considered in each clinical scenario to minimize the risk of harm” Massouh et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention compliance among registered nurses in Jordan
“The rate of CLABSI was the lowest in the hospital that applies the CVC bundle of care. Nurses’ knowledge about CLABSI prevention practices was significantly correlated with their compliance to CVCs maintenance care bundle” Matlab et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization narrative review – Full Text
“This narrative review aims to synthesize current knowledge on evidence-based best practices for CVC that improve the use and feasibility of real-time ultrasound-guided insertion procedures” Boulet et al (2023).
Peripherally inserted central catheter migration case study – Full Text
“We describe two clinical cases in which apparently correctly positioned PICCs migrated spontaneously from their original position” Caramia et al (2023).
Needle holding method for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to compare the incidence of posterior vessel wall puncture (PVWP) using conventional needle holding technique with pen holding method of needle holding technique for IJV cannulation” Ramachandran et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access with dynamic needle-tip positioning
“Dynamic needle-tip positioning is efficacious for peripheral venous catheterization in children. It would be better to include dynamic needle-tip positioning for the ultrasound-guided short-axis out-of-plane approach” Takeshita et al (2023).
Jugular vein access using midline catheter during CPR – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous access using a midline catheter versus peripheral intravenous access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation” Chai et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheter dwell time – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters (USIVs) are frequently used in this population; however, information regarding the effect of patient and IV characteristics on the dwell time (DT) and survival probability (SP) of USIVs is limited” Malik et al (2023).
Medical equipment for bedside PICC placement – Full Text
“Using a handheld PUD to place PICCs at the bedside and confirming the tip location with ECG is a feasible option for CDIU patients” Yoon et al (2023).
Effectiveness of antimicrobial lock CRBSI treatment in children – Full Text
“Antimicrobial lock solutions (ALT) in combination with systemic antibiotics can represent a valid option to attempt central venous catheter (CVC) salvage in the case of catheter-related and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSI and CLABSI)” Signorino et al (2023).
Antibiotic treatment for low-risk CRBSI – Full Text
“These results seem to indicate that low-risk CRBSI caused by CoNS can be managed without antibiotic therapy after catheter removal; efficacy and safety are not affected” Badia-Cebada et al (2023).