Virtual reality for IV procedure pain
“VR headsets may be recognized as effective instruments to reduce the pain level of children in hospital settings” Orhan et al (2023).
Glove performance after decontamination
“Our results indicated that the performance of the gloves after treatment was highly dependent on the composition of the medical gloves. In general, the surgical gloves in this study performed better than the patient examination gloves” Dawson et al (2023).
PICC tip position using Sherlock 3CG system – Full Text
“In this clinical report, we describe five cases of patients who underwent PICC guided by the Sherlock 3CG system and were evaluated by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)” Edanaga et al (2023).
History of IV fluid resuscitation with crystalloids – Full Text
“This review provides a brief summary of the most important historical aspects of the origin of the most frequently used intravenous crystalloids today” Fernández-Sarmiento et al (2023).
Contrast media adverse reaction management – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of the radiology personnel regarding contrast media used in radiology and the management of associated adverse drug reactions” Khan et al (2023).
Urokinase-associated bloodstream infection – Full Text
“We identified as the outbreak source a batch of urokinase vials imported from India contaminated with R. mannitolilytica” Fabricci et al (2023).
Impact of drinking coffee before blood test – Full Text
“Drinking a cup of coffee 1 hour prior to phlebotomy produces no clinically significant changes in routine biochemical and haematological test results” Benozzi et al (2023).
Which bacteria cause CLABSI – Full Text
“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study trying to decipher the role of biofilm formation in the virulence of pathogens and the prognosis of CLABSI” Arunan et al (2023).
PICC occlusion rates – Full Text
“Catheter occlusion results from this process, and is a costly, common, occurrence with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Bunch et al (2023).
OPAT to oral antibiotic switch – Full Text
“To audit the impact on cellulitis management, regimen tolerability and outcomes of switching from outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) using intravenous (i.v.) cefazolin once daily plus probenecid to oral beta-lactam therapy (OBLT) using oral flucloxacillin plus probenecid” Bowhay et al (2023).
Breakage of midline catheter – Full Text
“We report a case wherein a midline catheter tip was broken during insertion and removed by open surgery” Oh et al (2023).
Safe Hands project and adherence to hand hygiene standards – Full Text
“This study shows that implementing tailored interventions that are underpinned by theories from organizational learning and culture can improve adherence to hand hygiene in a complex setting as the OR” Frödin et al (2023).
Vincristine extravasation case study
“Extravasation, a severe complication of chemotherapeutic drugs, can result in tissue necrosis that is considered an oncological emergency” Ghaffary et al (2023).
Video patient information before implantable port placement
“Video information provided before the insertion of an implantable port catheter was found to reduce the fear of severe pain in cancer patients” Işıklı et al (2023).
Peripheral IV access research protocol – Full Text
“After completion, it will answer the question of whether it is clinically relevant to use ultrasound-guided vascular access in the context of not only short-term benefit of insertion, but also up to 5 days after insertion” Hlasny et al (2023).
IV maintenance bundle compliance
“Intensive training and education of HCWs led to significant improvement in maintenance bundle of care for PIVC and CVC” Sharma et al (2023).
Value of YouTube videos for ultrasound-guided vascular access
“The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the adequacy of videos on ultrasound-guided subclavian vein catheterization posted on YouTube based on this guideline” Satilmis and Basaran (2023).
How effective are antiseptic caps at decreasing microbial colonization
“This finding suggests that the use of antiseptic-containing caps precludes the need for additional disinfection” Fillman et al (2023).
Safety of mid-thigh exit site vascular access devices
“The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) or catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in mid-thigh catheters in patients with positive rectal swabs to evaluate the safety of this procedure and the real infection risk” Bartoli et al (2023).
Midline catheter follow-up study protocol – Full Text
“This protocol presents the follow-up of non-intensive care unit patients with an MC. The aim is to identify complications and search for risk factors associated with these complications” Derouin et al (2023).
Tetrasodium EDTA IV lock review
“This model-based analysis indicates that 4% Tetrasodium EDTA can be considered the optimal strategy compared to Taurolidine and heparin in terms of cost-effectiveness” Gattini et al (2023).
CLABSI rate reduction in burn intensive care units
“Here we present a detailed account of our experience in reducing CLABSI rates utilizing a business framework called the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX)” Effendi et al (2023).
Comparison of taurolidine antimicrobial IV lock solutions
“To evaluate the effectiveness of various taurolidine solutions in the prevention and treatment of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) caused by the entire spectrum of microbes in patients receiving parenteral nutrition in a shorter period of time” Visek et al (2023).
Virtual reality to manage IV procedure-related pain
“Non-immersive virtual reality is an effective adjunctive therapy for the reduction of pain in children undergoing painful injection procedures in an outpatient setting” Camacho-Cruz et al (2023).
Augmented reality simulated CVC insertion – Full Text
“The aim of this randomised control study was to compare the success of trainees performing a simulated central venous catheter insertion on a phantom either with or without prior NeedleTrainer device practice” Evans et al (2023).
Racial and ethnic disparities in CLABSI data
“We identified racial and ethnic disparities in CLABSI and UE that can be addressed in future improvement work by identifying and modifying care delivery factors that contribute to safety disparities” Lyren et al (2023).
Peripherally infusing vasopressors
“A nurse-driven protocol to guide the peripheral infusion of vasopressors can be effectively implemented into nursing practice” Coyer and Carlucci (2023).
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3D printed ultrasound-guided PICC training phantom – Full Text
“The present work shows the feasibility of a patient-specific 3D printed phantom for simulation and training in pediatric ultrasound-guided procedures” Raffaele et al (2023).
Extravasation of Mitomycin C – Case Study
“We present the case of a 70-year-old female with extensive soft-tissue injury secondary to extravasation of MMC that required hospital admission and surgical intervention to remove the implantable venous access device” Chung et al (2023).