Ultrasound neonatal PICC tip identification – Full Text
“This study aims to prospectively investigate the clinical usefulness, accuracy, and complications of POCUS in assessing PICC tip position in neonates” Lin et al (2023).
Dialysis needle-related distress – Full Text
“Needle-related distress is an often-hidden element of the hemodialysis experience. Patients learn to tolerate it as an inevitable part of dialysis for survival. Nurses’ technical skills and the dialysis environment they create are key determinants of the patient cannulation experience” Duncanson et al (2023).
Laboratory monitoring regimens for OPAT – Full Text
“We identified 2.7 OPAT-AEs per 1000 sets of weekly laboratory tests in this population, suggesting that less intensive laboratory monitoring may be safe and reasonable” Sunagawa et al (2023).
Coagulopathy correction before tunneled central venous catheter placement – Full Text
“This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a thromboelastography-guided transfusion strategy for the correction of coagulopathy in patients with liver disease compared with a conventional transfusion strategy (using international normalized ratio, platelet count, and fibrinogen) before tunneled CVC insertion” Sohail et al (2023).
ASPEN parenteral nutrition survey
“Parenteral nutrition (PN) shortages and lack of qualified professional staff to manage PN impact safe, efficacious care and costs of PN. This American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)-sponsored survey assessed the frequency and extent to which PN access affects PN delivery to patients” Mirtallo et al (2023).
Midline catheter tip locations
“Placement of the midline catheter tip in the subclavian vein was superior to that in the axillary vein in terms of complication rates and the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis. Whether different midline catheter tip locations lead to differences in the catheter indwelling time or the rates of other complications remains unclear” Zhang et al (2023).
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).
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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).
Overview of short-bowel syndrome complications in pediatric patients – Full Text
“However, the long-term use of PN is associated with the incidence of many complications, including liver disease and catheter-associated malfunction and bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Caporilli et al (2023).
Umbilical venous catheter securement using cyanoacrylate glue
“In our single-center study, cyanoacrylate glue was safe and effective for securement of UVCs, and particularly effective in reducing early catheter dislodgments” D’Andrea et al (2023).
Intraosseous blood transfusion complications
“The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the existing evidence describing the risks of red cell haemolysis in IO blood transfusion” Ellington et al (2023).
Meropenem extended intermittent infusion or continuous infusion – Full Text
“The use of extended intermittent infusion (EII) or continuous infusion (CI) of meropenem is recommended in ICU patients, but few data comparing these two options are available” Tournayre et al (2023).
Extravasation of monoclonal antibodies
“A classification of hazard extent of extravasation of monoclonal antibodies with concurrent management based on literature data and expert consensus has been elaborated” Bauters et al (2023).
How to use smart infusion pumps
“The Institute for Safe Medication Practices offers safety considerations for using smart pumps and suggestions for maintaining an institution’s smart pump drug library” Aschenbrenner (2023).
Radiopharmaceutical extravasation detection – Full Text
“During radiopharmaceutical injection, an extravasation event may occur, making the SUV value less accurate and possibly leading to severe tissue damage. The study aimed to propose a new technique to monitor and manage these events, to provide an early evaluation and correction to the estimated SUV value through a SUV correction coefficient” Iori et al (2023).
Intravenous iron extravasation case study – Full Text
“During iron derisomaltose infusion, patient reported iron extravasation. Five months after the incident, the skin stain related to the extravasation was still present” Shi et al (2023).
Treating neonatal extravasation injury – Full Text
“This preliminary report suggests that the application of AM in treating extravasation in neonates is safe and effective. However, controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed to evaluate this outcome and determine implications for practice” Kadivar et al (2023).
Extravasation of prothrombin complex concentrate – Full Text
“The skin necrosis progressed into a full thickness chemical burn. As a result, the patient underwent allograft followed by split thickness autograft and RECELL placement. This case presentation describes the first reported case of skin necrosis following extravasation of PCC infusion during warfarin reversal” Smith et al (2023).