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Does tapping enhance vasodilation for venipuncture?
This study evaluated whether tapping enhances vasodilation in individuals with veins that are relatively difficult to palpate” Ichimura et al (2020). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study
Co-administration of multiple intravenous medicines
This study explores ICU nurses’ views on the everyday practice surrounding co-administration of multiple IV medicines down the same lumen” Oduyale et al (2020). Abstract:
Insulin adsorption in ICU infusion sets
Insulin adsorption has been observed in ICU delivery lines, and is especially problematic in the delivery of insulin within the neonatal ICU” Knopp et al
Forecasting hypotension during vasopressor infusion
For optimal management of hypotension during continuous vasopressor infusion, this study investigated two forecasting models, logistic regression (LR) and auto-regressive (AR) models, to predict sustained
Perceptions of risk factors for infusion phlebitis among Malaysian nurses
To investigate nurses’ perceptions of risk factors for phlebitis in a tertiary teaching hospital in north-east Peninsular Malaysia” Ying et al 92020). Abstract: Background: Intravenous
Use of 3.15% chlorhexidine gluconate with 70% alcohol IV hub disinfection
This study found that using alcohol with chlorhexidine gluconate prior to accessing central line hubs and vascular grafts allows for reduction in CLABSI events and
Clinically indicated removal versus routine replacement of peripheral IV catheters
Implementing clinically indicated removal of PVCs has resulted in better patient experience with fewer PVCs for a course of treatment. Implementation has also resulted in
Acceptability of external jugular venepuncture for patients with liver disease
This study aimed to understand the experience of DVA for liver patients and the acceptability of peripheral venepuncture versus external jugular venepuncture (EJV)” Sheils et
Utility of the DIVA score for experienced emergency department technicians
This study provides preliminary evidence for the validity of the DIVA score when applied to IVs placed by emergency department technicians” Shaukat et al (2020).
Risk of contrast extravasation with vascular access in CT
The goal of this study is to describe the risk of contrast extravasation based on IV catheter anatomic location in patients receiving contrast-enhanced CT imaging”
Survival after intravenous versus intraosseous Amiodarone
Survival to hospital admission also increased significantly when drugs were given IV but not IO, and favored improved neurological outcome at discharge” Daya et al
Safety of PICC versus implanted port catheters
Both peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and implanted port catheters (PORTs) are used for adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) administration in patients with early breast cancer (EBC).