How to predict OPAT readmission – Full Text
“These results suggest that a higher CCI score is associated with a non-statistically significant increased risk of unplanned hospitalization. We concluded that the CCI may therefore be used in future decision-making regarding the acceptance of patients to OPAT and requires further investigation” Stubbs et al (2023).
CLABSI surveillance criteria – Full Text
“Modified criteria were not superior to CDC/NHSN criteria for surveillance. Thus, there is a scope of improving the modified criteria for the purpose of surveillance. CLBSI load was higher; CLABSI bundle for prevention is thus highly recommended” Rai et al (2023).
Intravenous fluid therapy in major trauma patients – Full Text
“Hypertonic crystalloid use did not result in superior 28- to 30-day survival. Increasing evidence supports the scientific rationale for early use of high-ratio blood components, but their use requires careful consideration” Gianola et al (2023).
Home parenteral nutrition study from a national UK IF reference centre
“This is the largest series reporting disease behaviour and long-term outcomes in CD-IF and the first describing prophylactic therapy use. The incidence of disease recurrence was low. Immunosuppressive therapy appears to be safe in HPN-dependent patients with no increased risk of CRBSI” Kopczynska et al (2023).
Central venous catheter length and bubble test accuracy
“Catheter length can change both the time between the injection of the contrast media and its appearance at the catheter tip and the injection duration. Hub-to-tip times obtained with 20 and 40 cm and overall injection duration did not differ significantly; skilled personnel could substantially reduce both values analyzed in this study” Giustivi et al (2023).
Cardiac arrest outcomes following intraosseous and intravenous access – Full Text
“Intraosseous drug delivery in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with overall poorer outcomes than intravenous drug delivery” Nilsson et al (2023).
Clinical outcomes of ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports
“Ultrasound-guided TIVAP implantation via the posterior approach of the IJV is feasible, safe, and effective, with a low rate of intraoperative and postoperative complications” Wang et al (2023).
Hemodialysis central venous catheter management
“The results showed that thanks to a series of interventions it was possible to decrease the risk of CRBSI and lowered the risk of catheter removal, hospitalization rate and morbidity rate” Sellami et al (2023).
Blood component use in the United States
“Blood transfusion is one of the most common medical procedures and can be lifesaving. In the US, approximately 11 million units of red blood cells (RBCs), 2.5 million units of platelets, 2.2 million units of plasma, and 1.2 million units of cryoprecipitate are transfused annually” Cohn and Shaz (2023).
Number of blood culture sets from patients who inject drugs
“The benefits of possibly isolating a pathogen from a third blood culture set do not universally outweigh the risks for contaminant growth for people who inject drugs. A third blood culture should be considered in specific clinical scenarios” Shih et al (2023).
Neonatal PICC complication – Full Text
“Cardiorespiratory compromise due to hyperalimentation fluid extravasation caused by a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) that migrated into the mediastinum was reported previously” Alawi and Maddali (2023).
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest vascular access
“Our objective was to evaluate the association between peripheral intravenous (PIV), tibial intraosseous (TIO), or humeral intraosseous (HIO) as first vascular attempt strategies and outcomes for patients suffering OHCA” Benner et al (2023).
Evaluation of novel rapid infusion device
“We conducted a comparative effectiveness study of a novel rapid infusion device for prehospital fluid delivery in suspected sepsis patients” Patel et al (2023).
CLABSI education linked to total parenteral nutrition administration
“There is a major need to improve the knowledge and practice of critical care nurses in India regarding central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), which is a serious potential complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)” Gaur and Natha (2023).
Pediatric blood culture bottle choice
“The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of anaerobic blood culture in pediatric patients by comparing the detection rate and distribution of bacteria between aerobic and anaerobic blood culture bottles” Noh et al (2023).
How to reduce the carbon footprint of anaesthesia – Full Text
“We identified opportunities and challenges to reducing the carbon footprint of anaesthesia in Australian hospitals by way of system-level and individual behavioural change. Our findings will be used to inform the development of communication and behavioural interventions aiming to mitigate carbon emissions of healthcare” etBreth-Petersen al (2023).
Hepatic arterial infusion pump imaging
“Hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) pumps are used to deliver liver-directed therapy by allowing the administration of selective chemotherapy to the liver via a catheter implanted most commonly into the gastroduodenal artery connected to a subcutaneous pump” Bonde et al (2023).
Organizational factors and CLABSI prevention
“Organizational culture is the most significant factor affecting nurses’ practice of CLABSI prevention” Kim and Choi (2023).
Did COVID-19 increase CLABSI rates – Full Text
Did COVID-19 increase CLABSI rates Abstract: This study investigated how the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). PubMed,
Animal-assisted therapy effect on pediatric venipuncture – Full Text
“Utilization of a CCLS and facility dog dyad during painful needlestick procedures decreases patient-reported pain compared with utilization of CCLS support alone” Spikestein et al (2023).
Lessons learnt from home apomorphine infusions – Full Text
“Home initiation of APO infusion can be undertaken successfully and has benefits for both patients and healthcare teams. This protocol will now continue as a standard of care at our centre” Kobylecki and Partington-Smith (2023).
Central venous access registry development – Full Text
“Central venous access device-related complications can be life-threatening and add tens of billions of dollars to health care costs, while their incidence is most likely grossly mis- or underreported by medical institutions. In this communication, we review the challenges that impair retention, exchange, and analysis of data necessary for a meaningful understanding of critical events and outcomes in this clinical domain” Iorga et al (2023).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Resuscitation room management of patients – Full Text
“Out-of-hospital and in-hospital measures included: intravenous access (61% vs. 99%), 12-lead ECG (55% vs. 87%), invasive airway management (21% vs. 34%) invasive ventilation (21% vs. 34%), catecholamines (9% vs. 30%), arterial access (0% vs. 52%), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (11% vs. 6%)” Dziegielewski et al (2023).
Effectiveness of glue for midline and PICC securement – Full Text
“Midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters secured with CAG had fewer complications than catheters not secured with this adhesive” Padilla-Nula et al (2023).
PICC tip placement in patient with dextrocardia – Full Text
“Because of the anatomical differences caused by mirror-image dextrocardia, we investigated the optimal position and measurement method for the tip of the PICC according to the compression site of the vascular lumen through a multidisciplinary team approach” Zhu et al (2023).
DIVA evidence-based cognitive aid prototype – Full Text
“The adult DIVA cognitive aid is intended for use in both elective and emergency scenarios by practitioners adequately trained in ultrasound-guided or ultrasound-assisted vascular access and Seldinger-based techniques” Stagg (2023).
Leaching of phthalates from medical equipment – Full Text
“The highest DEHP exposure dose of 730 μg/kg bw/day was determined from the use of cannula for neonates. This is the first study to document the amount of phthalates leached from various medical supplies and associated exposures” Wang and Kannan (2023).
Medical device cybersecurity in healthcare – Full Text
“All of these devices, once connected to a hospital network, present another opportunity for a malevolent party to access the hospital systems, either to gain PHI for financial, political or other gain or to attack the systems directly to cause erroneous monitoring, altered settings of any device and even to access the EMR via this IoMT window” Cartwright (2023).
MARSI prediction in cancer patients with central venous access
“The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) at the site of central venous access device (CVAD) implantation in patients with cancer, identify risk factors associated with MARSI in patients with cancer, and create a nomogram for predicting risk of MARSI” Li et al (2023).
Hospital-community-family nursing model in home PICC care
“This study highlights the importance of promoting the application of the hospital-community-family triple linkage nursing model in breast cancer patients with PICC lines to improve the therapeutic effect” Huang et al (2023).
Blood culture use in critically ill children – Full Text
“Specific factors underlying decisions about blood culture use and overuse are unknown. Therefore, we aimed to identify perceived determinants of blood culture use in the PICU” Woods-Hill et al (2023).
Midline catheter and PICC comparison
“Our aim was to assess feasibility and generate clinical data comparing MCs with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs)” Marsh et al (2023).
Topical gentamicin for CLABSI prevention
“To compare the infection rates achieved with the application of either topical gentamicin or placebo to the exit-site of tunneled catheters filled with locking solution in chronic hemodialysis patients” Caetano et al (2023).
Chemotherapy induced infusion phlebitis
“Peripheral epirubicin administration will result in severe CIP being experienced by a proportion of patients irrespective of whether infusion pump or manual injection method is used” Williams et al (2023).
Whole blood transfusion in trauma patients
“Civilian trauma patients with acute traumatic hemorrhage treated with WB ± BCT as compared to BCT had lower odds on early and 24-hours mortality” van der Horst et al (2023).
Reverse-tapered and non-tapered PICC comparison – Full Text
“Purpose of this study was to compare the complication rates between reverse-tapered and nontapered peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Bae et al (2023).
Infusion-related phlebitis reduction
“Here we review the major etiologies of IRP and describe potential pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for preventing and managing the condition as well as for improving vascular access health in multiple-drug administration settings” Johnson et al (2023).
Prevention of vasovagal syncope during venipuncture
“Use of the lidocaine tape was successful and permitted comfortable placement of the IV catheter without any onset of VVS” Shiraishi et al (2023).
Extending the lifespan of peripheral IV catheters in newborns – Full Text
“Several strategies can be employed to prevent PIVC complications. One strategy is to select the appropriate catheter size and material for each patient. The catheter size should be based on the patient’s age, vein size, and the type and duration of therapy” Lee (2023).
CLABSI and CAUTI 4-year surveillance data review – Full Text
“This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients” Gettler et al (2023).
Hemothorax secondary to jugular vein CVC placement – Full Text
“During a thoracotomy, the tip of the CVC was found within the chest cavity. The presence of chest trauma may impact on clinician’s appreciation of the potential complications of internal jugular vein CVC placement” Gong et al (2023).
Conventional and non-conventional tunneled dialysis catheter sites – Full Text
“The current review outlines the clinical scenarios for selecting an appropriate patient for hemodialysis catheter use for short-term or long-term needs” Sharma et al (2023).
Pain reduction during VA cannulation in haemodialysis patients – Full Text
“Distraction through an anti-stress ball reduces the perception of pain experienced by the chronic renal patients undergoing haemodialysis” Dinis and Sousa (2023).
Inadvertent epidural and intravenous line swap – Full Text
“This paper reports on the accidental misconnection of intravenous acetaminophen to an epidural line and of the patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) pump to intravenous access, as a result of patient error” Dias et al (2023).
Role of simulation-based mastery for CVC insertion training – Full Text
“SBML is effective for training APPs to perform ICU skills. Relying on traditional educational methods does not reliably ensure that APPs are adequately prepared to perform skills such as CVC insertion, thoracentesis, and MV management” Vitale et al (2023).
Management of nonchemotherapy medication extravasation – Full Text
“The frequency of extravasation in adults is between 0.1% and 6%.2 Some suggest the incidence is decreasing thanks to improved infusion procedure, early recognition of drug leakage, and training” Tarpey et al (2023).
Impact of blood transfusion guidelines – Full Text
“We evaluated by means of a data-driven approach if and when the guidelines on red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) issued by Swiss Smarter Medicine in 2016 had an impact on RBCTs practice within a hospital network” Balafas et al (2023).
Investigating potential drivers for increased CLABSI – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center” Kang et al (2023).
Assessment and management of vascular access devices guideline
“The vascular access BPG provides high quality guidance and updated recommendations, and can serve as a primary resource for health providers assessing and managing VADs” Buchanan et al (2023).
Chlorhexidine anaphylaxis case report
“We present a case of life-threatening anaphylaxis after CVC insertion caused by chlorhexidine used for skin preparation” Amano et al (2023).
Home-infusion CLABSI surveillance – Full Text
“We characterized information hazards in home-infusion CLABSI surveillance and identified possible strategies to mitigate information hazards” Hannum et al (2023).
Oncology infusion pharmacy survey
“The survey results highlight the need for standardization of established productivity metrics across oncology infusion pharmacies in order to improve efficiency and contain costs in the changing oncology landscape” Boyd et al (2023).