CRBSI prevention e-learning platform – Full Text
“This study aims to assess intensive care unit (ICU) nurses’ and physicians’ knowledge regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for preventing CVC-related infections before and after an interactive distance education delivered through the e-learning platform Teleprometheus” Foka et al (2023).
PICC associated brachiocephalic vein rupture – Full Text
“We present a rare case of large bilateral pleural effusion, pericardial effusion and pneumomediastinum caused by a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line rupturing the left brachiocephalic vein, causing severe respiratory failure” Andrade Soares Ribeiro de Campos (2023).
OPAT osteomyelitis treatment – Full Text
“He was successfully treated with surgical debridement combined with the administration of teicoplanin plus rifampicin in the outpatient setting, completing, in total, a twelve-week course of antibiotic therapy” Papaetis et al (2023).
Alternative infusion system and neonatal CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“The change in perfusion system resulted in a significant decrease in the CLABSI rate (11.3 to 2.2 per 1000 catheter-days, <0.001). The period was independently associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of CLABSI after implementation (OR:0.12, 95%CI [0.03;0.39], P<0.001)" Picaud et al (2023).
Hemodialysis alternatives in CRBSI – Full Text
“We are presenting an ESRD patient with advanced vascular disease who developed metastatic CRBSI with worsening uremia who was successfully converted from intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) to peritoneal dialysis (PD)” Ghandour et al (2023).
Patient experience of hyperemesis gravidarum
“Infusion nurses are in a perfect position to provide support and compassionate care for women who are repeatedly coming to the hospital for rehydration treatment. Infusion nurses can validate women’s physical and emotional struggles with hyperemesis gravidarum and help to no longer make women feel stigmatized” Beck et al (2023).
Guidelines for natalizumab treatment
“This includes information on strategies to mitigate the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in natalizumab-treated patients, natalizumab use during pregnancy, and use with vaccines” O’Leary et al (2023).
Impact of COVID-19 on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted CLABSI incidence/rates. Observations from the different studies highlight significant gaps in healthcare associated infections (HCAI) knowledge and practice during the pandemic, and the importance of identifying preventive measures effective in reducing CLABSI, essential to health system resilience for future pandemics” Satta et al (2023).
Peripheral intravenous catheter complications in dogs
“To identify risk factors associated with peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) complications in dogs hospitalized in the critical care unit (CCU)” Granger et al (2023).
PIVC management by Kazakh pediatric nurses
“Despite the high confidence of the nurses, their actual knowledge of these skills needed to be higher. Some personal and professional factors influence the knowledge and confidence of pediatric nurses” Cruz et al (2023).
Near infrared vein visualization technology for peripheral IV access
“In a survey sent to facilities utilizing nIR technology, 48% of respondents incorporated nIR in nurse-driven protocols. Of these respondents, 88% reported improvement in patient satisfaction, 92% saw a reduction in escalations, and 79% reported a reduction in hospital-acquired infections associated with PIVC placement” Fraifeld and Thompson (2023).
Infusion phlebitis treatment with warm compress
“It was determined that applying warm water compresses three times a day in phlebitis care had a positive effect on healing” Aksoy and Bayram (2023).
IV catheter lock therapy in pediatrics – Full Text
“Catheter preservation rates were 75% and 62% in patients with therapeutic and prophylactic lock therapy, respectively, with a higher rate achieved among cancer patients with neutropenia (80%)” Niño-Serna et al (2023).
Pediatric CLABSI-free care
“Extended periods of CLABSI-free care in a pediatric hematology/oncology unit are achievable. A variety of factors contribute to the sustainability of being CLABSI-free. Data collection and analysis are important factors which aided in our understanding of our own CLABSI events” Thompson and Shaheen (2023).
Hemolysis following transfusion through peripheral IV catheters
“The objective of this study was to compare hemolysis marker levels after in vitro infusion of red blood cells (RBCs) according to storage time, infusion rate, and peripheral intravenous catheter size” Kita et al (2023).
Neonatal chlorhexidine skin disinfection study – Full Text
“To inform the feasibility and design of a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) of two antiseptic formulations, we conducted the Antiseptic Randomised Controlled Trial for Insertion of Catheters (ARCTIC) feasibility study to assess catheter colonisation, sepsis, and skin morbidity” Clarke et al (2023).
Review of six FDA-approved intraosseous access devices – Full Text
“However, little is known regarding the application times, placement accuracy, and end-user ratings of battery-powered and manual IO access devices. This study was specifically designed to fill these knowledge gaps on six FDA-approved IO access devices” Kay et al (2023).
Pediatric medication errors – Full Text
“Preventive risk management should be targeted on high-alert medications in paediatric hospital settings. In these actions, the use of intravenous drugs, such as parenteral nutrition, concentrated electrolytes, analgesics and antineoplastic agents, and off-label use of medications should be prioritised” Kuitunen et al (2023).
Six year CVC outcome review in pediatric intensive care unit – Full Text
“This study aimed to retrospectively review the indications for central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for vascular access and removal by pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) physicians, catheter types, and catheter-associated complications” Misirlioglu et al (2023).
Nurse-led blood culture quality improvement intervention – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a multi-modal, nursing-led intervention to improve the quality of BCs in the ED, in terms of single culture, underfilling and contamination rates” Williams et al (2023)
Extravasation from external jugular intravenous line – Full Text
“We describe a rare case of airway compromise necessitating intubation following iodinated contrast extravasation from an external jugular IV line” McDonald et al (2023).
ECG implantable port tip location – Full Text
“We herein describe a novel case involving a patient with dextrocardia and colon cancer who was treated by TIVAD insertion with intracavitary electrocardiography-aided tip localization” Dong et al (2023).
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Hamilton Health Sciences has procured KiteLock 4% – Press Release
“During the 6-month commercialization project funded by the CAN Health Network, HHS achieved a 60% reduction in vascular catheter infections in select units at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre” Can Health Network (2023).
CLABSI rates and risk factors in Latin-America
“Our objective was to identify central line (CL)-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rates and risk factors in Latin-America” Rosenthal et al (2023).
Child experience of intravenous injection
“Children expressed their experiences during IV injections, the alleviation of their pain and fear, and their suggestions for comfort and relief strategies visually, auditorily, and verbally” Kim (2023).
Home and hospital-based infliximab infusion outcomes
“We evaluated adverse outcomes (AOs) of infliximab infusions in children with IBD receiving HI compared to hospital-based infusions” Gupta et al (2023).
Adverse effects related to isotonic solutions in pediatrics – Full Text
“The use of isotonic fluids is not free from adverse effects, probably related to the rate of infusion and more likely to appear in infants” Pérez-Moreno et al (2023).
Subcutaneous vs IV drug and fluid administration
“Subcutaneous (SC) administration of medications and fluids is underutilized in the US despite reported benefits. It is easier to access and maintain compared with intravenous (IV) placement” Tang et al (2023).
Femoral vein central venous access – Full Text
“This article will focus on central venous access via the femoral vein. However, there are some aspects applicable to other central venous access sites” Castro et al (2023).
Retrieval of a fractured hemodialysis CVC – Full Text
“This article presents a case in which a fracture of the distal portion of the hemodialysis catheter was inadvertently identified during a coronary angiography” Sasaki et al (2023).
Persistent left superior vena cava case report – Full Text
“PLSVC is a rare vascular anomaly, and the reported incidence is 0.3-0.5% in healthy individuals” Piedade et al (2023).
Inadvertent placement of CVC in the carotid artery – Full Text
“A 62-year-old critically ill patient with accidental arterial catheterization of the right common carotid artery (CCA) during placement of CVC is presented” Giagtzidis et al (2023).
Umbilical vein catheterization – Full Text
“Umbilical vein catheterization can provide a safe and effective route for intravenous delivery of medications and fluids during resuscitation” Lewis and Spirnak (2023).
Short peripheral venous catheter contamination – Full Text
“PVCs were mainly contaminated with Staphylococcus spp., with high pathogenicity and resistance to antibiotics. The production of virulence factors strengthens the attachment and the permanence to the catheter’s lumen” Osório et al (2023).
Emergency vascular access in pediatric trauma patients – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance of different vascular access procedures from the first contact at the scene until three hours after admission” Struck et al (2023).
PICC care and maintenance – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to investigate the level of practice of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in Guizhou province, China, and to explore its influencing factors” Hu et al (2023).
Impact of ICU clinical pharmacists – Full Text
“To investigate and study the impact on patient recovery of pharmacists’ participation in the medication guidance and intervention of patients in intensive care units (ICUs)” Yin et al (2023).
Novel wire-guided scalpel during CVC placement – Full Text
“To determine whether the wire-guided scalpel (GuideBlade) improves incision precision, reduces the need to revise dermatotomy incision, improves the first-time success rate of a central venous catheter (CVC) placement, and decreases CVC-related complications” Chiang et al (2023).
Medical adhesive-related skin injury risk factors
“The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors for MARSI in catheters of critically ill patients” Frota et al (2023).
Changing landscape of UK adult home parenteral support
“The United Kingdom (UK) nutrition database monitors the changing landscape of adult home parenteral nutrition support (HPS) to inform clinicians and policy makers of the need for this life saving treatment” Naghibi et al (2023).
Elastomeric pump stability of ampicillin and ceftriaxone – Full Text
“The objective of the study was to determine the stability of AC in elastomeric pumps when stored at 8 ± 2 °C, 25 ± 2 °C, 30 ± 2 °C and 37 ± 2 °C using LC-MS/MS” Fernández-Rubio et al (2023).
Infusion rate effect on volume expansion in critically ill patients
“In this scoping review, most studies showed that slower intravenous infusion rates result in a more efficient intravascular expansion, with a longer effect, and less edema than faster rates. Effects on clinical outcomes were inconsistent” Alves et al (2023).
Guidelines for intravenous admixture compounding
“Due to the complexity in compounding intravenous medications, there is a high potential for error, and since intravenous medications must be compounded in an aseptic environment, this poses additional issues for the compounder” Allen (2023).
IV pump performance in hyperbaric environments
“We reviewed published safety data for IV infusion pumps and powered syringe drivers in hyperbaric environments and compared the evaluation processes to key requirements documented in safety standards and guidelines” Al Balushi et al (2023).
Management of noncytotoxic extravasation injuries
“Extravasation is the leakage of intravenous solutions into surrounding tissues, which can be influenced by drug properties, infusion techniques, and patient-related risk factors” Stefanos et al (2023).
Alternative diagnostic approach for CRBSI- Full Text
“In our study, we attempted to create a catalogue of images of the most commonly cultured pathogens responsible for CRBSI. An FEI Quanta 250 FEG Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was used for measurements. SEM images obtained during the analysis were included in this study” Kluzik et al (2023).
Midline catheter tip position and complication rates
“Catheter-related complications were reduced when the tip of the Midline Catheter was located in the subclavian or axillary vein of the chest wall” Zhao et al (2023).
Home-based iron infusion patient experience
“A home-based iron infusion strategy was safe and well accepted by patients. Larger studies evaluating the safety profile of different iron formulations in the home setting are required” Liu et al (2023).
Central line maintenance bundle compliance
“The specific aim of this study was to explore and understand intensive care nurses’ perceptions and beliefs regarding central line maintenance, bundle care elements, and associated adherence” Connor et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral catheterization increases first-attempt success rate
“To compare the success rate of first attempts of ultrasound guided PIVC insertion performed by nurse specialists with conventional PIVC insertion performed by nurse assistants” Hansel et al (2023).
Pinch-off syndrome intervention – Full Text
“Knowledge of pinch-off syndrome among physicians is essential for early intervention, thereby preventing adverse events. Percutaneous approach seems an effective, safe, and simple procedure” Matta et al (2023).
Blood sampling from midline catheters
“In stabilized critical patients, midline catheters represent a reliable alternative to CVC and arterial lines to monitor acid-base disturbances, CO2 levels and electrolytes” Giani et al (2023).