Needlestick injuries in medical school – Full Text
“The aim was to determine numbers and causes of NSIs as well as the frequency with which medical students report NSIs in the final stages of study” Keicher et al (2024).
Microplastics from neonatal parenteral nutrition circuit – Full Text
“The leaching of particles from plastic health care equipment in the blood of intensive care patients has been associated with several health risks, and as such, similar health risks could occur with leaching of microplastics” Vercauteren et al (2024).
CIMUS consensus statement on POCUS competencies – Full Text
“The CIMUS group recommends 28 competencies be considered mandatory and 3 as optional for internal medicine physicians performing POCUS guided thoracentesis, paracentesis, and CVC placement” Canadian Internal Medicine Ultrasound (2024).
Catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text
“Here we present a case of a patient on maintenance hemodialysis who developed catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome and subsequently suffered from hemorrhagic pericardial tamponade after undergoing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting” Zhao and Wang (2024).
Ultrasound guided implantation of venous access ports – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to present demographic information of patients undergoing totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) implantation and to investigate the rates of early and late complications, assessing the benefits of performing the procedure under US guidance” İlhan et al (2024).
PICC insertion in patients with chronic kidney disease
“Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters play an increasingly important role in Central Venous Access Devices. However, the use of these devices should be carefully considered in specific situations such as central catheterisation in patients with chronic kidney disease” Ajello et al (2024).
Midline catheter insertion simulation-based learning method
“This study aimed to propose and assess a simulation-based learning method for the placement of MCs in novice practitioners” Slosse et al (2024).
Pediatric hemolyzed laboratory samples in ED – Full Text
“Hemolysis in the pediatric ED population is a frequent complication that occurs at similar rates as in adults. PIVCs placed in the hand/wrist were associated with higher odds of hemolysis compared to those placed in the antecubital fossa” Mielke et al (2024).
Limb length discrepancy after intraosseous line placement
“We will present the case of a 6-year-old girl who presented with a 3-cm limb length discrepancy after intraosseous line placement at age 14 months without other known history of trauma or infection to account for the growth arrest” Kleinsmith and Kowalski (2024).
Elastomeric pump use in home-based palliative care
“We aimed to evaluate the cost associated to the repeated filling of EIP used in a home-based palliative care team” Simões et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time
“This review examines the differences in dwell times between traditional PIVCs and ultrasound-guided PIVCs (USGPIVCs) and their implications for patient care” Harrell (2024).
Health-related quality of life in OPAT patients
“OPAT is associated with improved patient-reported quality of life and facilitates early return to work or school. Nevertheless, it is crucial to closely monitor patients with a lower baseline quality of life to optimize their overall OPAT experience” Durojaiye and Kritsotakis (2024).
Reducing umbilical catheter migration – Full Text
“This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel device, LifeBubble, in reducing umbilical cord catheter (UC) migration and associated complications in neonates” Perl et al (2024).
Risk of PICC complications in cancer patients
“To identify the trends in the prevalence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) related complications in cancer patients and explore the risk factors for complications and occurrence speed” Nie et al (2024).
IV pumps and filters for stem cell infusion
“A nurse-driven quality improvement project sought to determine whether peristaltic pumps and filtered tubing compromised the safety of stem cell infusion” Miles and Hoffman (2024).
Environmental impact of blood transfusion
Environmental impact of blood transfusion Abstract: Background: Healthcare activities significantly contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Blood transfusions require complex, interlinked processes to collect, manufacture,
CVC placement with eye-tracking glasses
“In this observational study, the study authors describe their experience using first-person wearable video-recording technology to precisely measure the timing of discrete events during CVC placement by anesthesia residents and anesthesiologists” Vergara-Escudero et al (2024).
CLABSI rates compared with hospital-onset bloodstream infections – Full Text
“To evaluate the comparative epidemiology of hospital-onset bloodstream infection (HOBSI) and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Krishnan et al (2024).
Peripheral arterial catheter securement
“Peripheral arterial catheters (PACs), and their associated complications, are common in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Accidental catheter displacement and non-functional PACs are the most common complications, and this may be related to inadequate catheter securement” Pilarz et al (2024).
Joint Commission accreditation and CLABSI rates
“This study evaluated the relationship between Joint Commission accreditation and health care-associated infections (HAIs) in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs)” Schmaltz et al (2024).
Compartment syndrome due to intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“We report the cases of two children who developed compartment syndrome of the dorsum of the hand and forearm after receiving only glucose acetate Ringer’s solution during hospitalization, with one case requiring a releasing incision” Tomori et al (2024).
Blood culture bottle fill volume – Full Text
“Therefore, it is crucial to fill a blood culture bottle with enough blood to maximize the detection of bacteremia. Current CLSI guidelines for adult blood culture collection recommend 2 sets, that is, 4 bottles of blood cultures, each filled with 10 mL of blood to maximize detection of bacteremia” Keller et al (2024).
Needlestick injuries in medical school – Full Text
“The aim was to determine numbers and causes of NSIs as well as the frequency with which medical students report NSIs in the final stages of study” Keicher et al (2024).
Microplastics from neonatal parenteral nutrition circuit – Full Text
“The leaching of particles from plastic health care equipment in the blood of intensive care patients has been associated with several health risks, and as such, similar health risks could occur with leaching of microplastics” Vercauteren et al (2024).
CIMUS consensus statement on POCUS competencies – Full Text
“The CIMUS group recommends 28 competencies be considered mandatory and 3 as optional for internal medicine physicians performing POCUS guided thoracentesis, paracentesis, and CVC placement” Canadian Internal Medicine Ultrasound (2024).
Catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome case study – Full Text
“Here we present a case of a patient on maintenance hemodialysis who developed catheter-related superior vena cava syndrome and subsequently suffered from hemorrhagic pericardial tamponade after undergoing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting” Zhao and Wang (2024).
Ultrasound guided implantation of venous access ports – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to present demographic information of patients undergoing totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) implantation and to investigate the rates of early and late complications, assessing the benefits of performing the procedure under US guidance” İlhan et al (2024).
PICC insertion in patients with chronic kidney disease
“Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters play an increasingly important role in Central Venous Access Devices. However, the use of these devices should be carefully considered in specific situations such as central catheterisation in patients with chronic kidney disease” Ajello et al (2024).
Midline catheter insertion simulation-based learning method
“This study aimed to propose and assess a simulation-based learning method for the placement of MCs in novice practitioners” Slosse et al (2024).
Pediatric hemolyzed laboratory samples in ED – Full Text
“Hemolysis in the pediatric ED population is a frequent complication that occurs at similar rates as in adults. PIVCs placed in the hand/wrist were associated with higher odds of hemolysis compared to those placed in the antecubital fossa” Mielke et al (2024).
Limb length discrepancy after intraosseous line placement
“We will present the case of a 6-year-old girl who presented with a 3-cm limb length discrepancy after intraosseous line placement at age 14 months without other known history of trauma or infection to account for the growth arrest” Kleinsmith and Kowalski (2024).
Elastomeric pump use in home-based palliative care
“We aimed to evaluate the cost associated to the repeated filling of EIP used in a home-based palliative care team” Simões et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time
“This review examines the differences in dwell times between traditional PIVCs and ultrasound-guided PIVCs (USGPIVCs) and their implications for patient care” Harrell (2024).
Health-related quality of life in OPAT patients
“OPAT is associated with improved patient-reported quality of life and facilitates early return to work or school. Nevertheless, it is crucial to closely monitor patients with a lower baseline quality of life to optimize their overall OPAT experience” Durojaiye and Kritsotakis (2024).
Reducing umbilical catheter migration – Full Text
“This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel device, LifeBubble, in reducing umbilical cord catheter (UC) migration and associated complications in neonates” Perl et al (2024).
Risk of PICC complications in cancer patients
“To identify the trends in the prevalence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) related complications in cancer patients and explore the risk factors for complications and occurrence speed” Nie et al (2024).
IV pumps and filters for stem cell infusion
“A nurse-driven quality improvement project sought to determine whether peristaltic pumps and filtered tubing compromised the safety of stem cell infusion” Miles and Hoffman (2024).
Environmental impact of blood transfusion
Environmental impact of blood transfusion Abstract: Background: Healthcare activities significantly contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Blood transfusions require complex, interlinked processes to collect, manufacture,
CVC placement with eye-tracking glasses
“In this observational study, the study authors describe their experience using first-person wearable video-recording technology to precisely measure the timing of discrete events during CVC placement by anesthesia residents and anesthesiologists” Vergara-Escudero et al (2024).
CLABSI rates compared with hospital-onset bloodstream infections – Full Text
“To evaluate the comparative epidemiology of hospital-onset bloodstream infection (HOBSI) and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Krishnan et al (2024).
Peripheral arterial catheter securement
“Peripheral arterial catheters (PACs), and their associated complications, are common in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Accidental catheter displacement and non-functional PACs are the most common complications, and this may be related to inadequate catheter securement” Pilarz et al (2024).
Joint Commission accreditation and CLABSI rates
“This study evaluated the relationship between Joint Commission accreditation and health care-associated infections (HAIs) in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs)” Schmaltz et al (2024).
Compartment syndrome due to intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“We report the cases of two children who developed compartment syndrome of the dorsum of the hand and forearm after receiving only glucose acetate Ringer’s solution during hospitalization, with one case requiring a releasing incision” Tomori et al (2024).
Blood culture bottle fill volume – Full Text
“Therefore, it is crucial to fill a blood culture bottle with enough blood to maximize the detection of bacteremia. Current CLSI guidelines for adult blood culture collection recommend 2 sets, that is, 4 bottles of blood cultures, each filled with 10 mL of blood to maximize detection of bacteremia” Keller et al (2024).
Stuck haemodialysis catheter case report – Full Text
“This case serves as a timely reminder of the risks of long-term tunnelled haemodialysis catheters and as a caution towards proceeding with kidney transplantation in those with long-term haemodialysis catheters in situ” Burnett et al (2024).
Tobramycin serum sample collection from PICC – Full Text
” Tobramycin serum samples collected by PICC appear to be similar in value to PV collections. Collecting aminoglycoside levels by PICC rather than PV may reduce patient discomfort and improve quality of life. Additional multicenter studies are needed to confirm these results” Sherwood et al (2024).
Infection prevention practice gaps – Full Text
“The top three IPC gaps were absence of drug diversion program (77%), lack of audits and feedback for insertion and maintenance of central venous catheters (76%), and missing laboratory risk assessments to identify tests that can be offered safely for patients under investigation for HRP/SCD (76%)” Soma et al (2024).
High flow PICC for apheresis
“High flow PICC is a viable alternative for apheresis to maintain an adequate flow of 5 ml/s and can be used as a single catheter throughout the HSCT process, reducing the risks from anesthesia and the catheter insertion procedure” Kremer et al (2024).
Economic burden of difficult intravenous access
“This is the first formal analysis estimating the significant economic burden of difficult venous access in emergency departments via peripheral intravenous catheter placement, a task frequently performed by nurses” Gala et al (2024).
Dalbavancin OPAT treatment – Full Text
“We present a case of a homeless patient with MRSA bacteremia and osteomyelitis successfully treated with dalbavancin. Our case highlights the potential of dalbavancin’s once-weekly dosing to improve adherence and treatment outcomes in challenging outpatient scenarios” Sabina et al (2024).
Vascular access device type for systemic anti-cancer therapy
“Our findings suggest a systematic review and meta-analysis of VAD use for intravenous SACT can be considered. However, the development of a core outcome set for SACT should be prioritised” Duggan et al (2024).
Turkish version of the Difficult Intravenous Access Scale
“The Turkish version of the scale is a valid and reliable scale for determining the risk of difficult intravenous access. The practical use of this scale by healthcare professionals will enable earlier diagnosis of patients with difficult vascular access” Taşkın and Günay İsmailoğlu (2024).