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IV hub disinfection technique

“To verify the association of Nursing professionals’ work shift and training time with proper disinfection of intravenous catheter devices in pediatric units” Silva et al (2024).

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Iatrogenic injuries associated with central venous catheters

“CVC contributed toward 31% of all non-operation related iatrogenic injuries. One in 54 admissions (946/51 178) and one in 47 (574 /27 342) patients undergoing an operation sustained an iatrogenic injury. The annual rate of iatrogenic injuries did not decrease over the decade despite a multifaceted approach to reduce them” Wain et al (2024).

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Lower extremity PICC case study – Full Text

“We report the case of a patient with a lower extremity PICC ectopic to the ascending lumbar vein, to indicate and verify PICC catheterisation in the lower extremity is safe and feasible. And hope to provide different perspectives for clinical PICC venipuncture to get the attention of peers” Zhu et al (2024).

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Air embolism caused by peripheral vein catheterization – Full Text

“A 59-year-old woman was sent to our hospital with spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage and treated conservatively with a left forearm peripheral venous catheter infusion drug. After 48 hours, the patient’s oxygen saturation decreased to 92 % with snoring breathing. Computer tomography of the head and chest revealed scattered gas in the right subclavian, the right edge of the sternum, the superior vena cava, and the leading edge of the heart shadow” Zhou et al (2024).

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Candidemia cases during the COVID-19 pandemic

“As our study observed, the COVID-19 pandemic brought increasing numbers of immunosuppressed patients, widespread use of antibacterials, and central venous catheters, increasing the frequency and mortality of candidemia cases” Ozalp et al (2024).

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Peripheral IV catheter failure in pediatrics

“Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most common medical procedures experienced by pediatric patients. A high incidence of catheter failure (CF) and associated sequelae are widely documented” Wiseman et al (2024).

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Pediatric vascular access team

“Vascular access is essential in the care of hospitalized pediatric patients. Planning and device selection are important for optimal patient outcomes. Vessel preservation is critical for pediatric patients” Holt et al (2024).

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Impact of topical refrigerant spray on disinfected skin

“This study demonstrates that the application of Gebauer’s Pain Ease to ChloraPrep disinfected skin areas does not negatively affect the reduction of the bacterial load, supporting its potential as an alternative to injectable lidocaine and other superficial anesthetics for vascular access or invasive medical procedures” Attali et al (2024).

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Intramuscular vaccination needle length – Full Text

“The standard needle length for deltoid intramuscular injection is 25 mm. Unfortunately, for up to 45% of adults with obesity, the standard needle can be inadequate to ensure intramuscular deposition of vaccine, with the specific deltoid injection site location also influencing the depth the needle must penetrate to reach muscle” Doppen et al (2024).

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IV hub disinfection technique

“To verify the association of Nursing professionals’ work shift and training time with proper disinfection of intravenous catheter devices in pediatric units” Silva et al (2024).

Read More »

Iatrogenic injuries associated with central venous catheters

“CVC contributed toward 31% of all non-operation related iatrogenic injuries. One in 54 admissions (946/51 178) and one in 47 (574 /27 342) patients undergoing an operation sustained an iatrogenic injury. The annual rate of iatrogenic injuries did not decrease over the decade despite a multifaceted approach to reduce them” Wain et al (2024).

Read More »

Lower extremity PICC case study – Full Text

“We report the case of a patient with a lower extremity PICC ectopic to the ascending lumbar vein, to indicate and verify PICC catheterisation in the lower extremity is safe and feasible. And hope to provide different perspectives for clinical PICC venipuncture to get the attention of peers” Zhu et al (2024).

Read More »

Air embolism caused by peripheral vein catheterization – Full Text

“A 59-year-old woman was sent to our hospital with spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage and treated conservatively with a left forearm peripheral venous catheter infusion drug. After 48 hours, the patient’s oxygen saturation decreased to 92 % with snoring breathing. Computer tomography of the head and chest revealed scattered gas in the right subclavian, the right edge of the sternum, the superior vena cava, and the leading edge of the heart shadow” Zhou et al (2024).

Read More »

Candidemia cases during the COVID-19 pandemic

“As our study observed, the COVID-19 pandemic brought increasing numbers of immunosuppressed patients, widespread use of antibacterials, and central venous catheters, increasing the frequency and mortality of candidemia cases” Ozalp et al (2024).

Read More »

Peripheral IV catheter failure in pediatrics

“Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most common medical procedures experienced by pediatric patients. A high incidence of catheter failure (CF) and associated sequelae are widely documented” Wiseman et al (2024).

Read More »

Pediatric vascular access team

“Vascular access is essential in the care of hospitalized pediatric patients. Planning and device selection are important for optimal patient outcomes. Vessel preservation is critical for pediatric patients” Holt et al (2024).

Read More »

Impact of topical refrigerant spray on disinfected skin

“This study demonstrates that the application of Gebauer’s Pain Ease to ChloraPrep disinfected skin areas does not negatively affect the reduction of the bacterial load, supporting its potential as an alternative to injectable lidocaine and other superficial anesthetics for vascular access or invasive medical procedures” Attali et al (2024).

Read More »

Intramuscular vaccination needle length – Full Text

“The standard needle length for deltoid intramuscular injection is 25 mm. Unfortunately, for up to 45% of adults with obesity, the standard needle can be inadequate to ensure intramuscular deposition of vaccine, with the specific deltoid injection site location also influencing the depth the needle must penetrate to reach muscle” Doppen et al (2024).

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Pediatric blood transfusion management errors – Full Text

“Pediatric patient blood management (PBM) programs require continuous surveillance of errors and near misses. However, most PBM programs rely on passive surveillance methods. Our objective was to develop and evaluate a set of automated trigger tools for active surveillance of pediatric PBM errors” Kandaswamy et al (2024).

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