PICC tunnel length in adult patients with cancer – Full Text
“Patients with 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm PICC tunnel lengths had a longer catheter dwell time and fewer PICC-related complications. No significant differences were found among all groups regarding patients’ pain and comfort levels” Li et al (2023).
Risk classification of extravasation injury from noncytotoxic agents – Full Text
“In this paper, we review case reports and animal experiments and classify the severity of extravasation injury by noncytotoxic agents into three categories. Parallel to cytotoxic agents, the classification provides appropriate warning of possible injury severity, helping medical personnel better understand the severity of tissue damage and prevent injury severity during extravasation” Shibata et al (2023).
How COVID-19 impacted on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The study objective was to quantify infection rate trends for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in 89 Alabama hospitals from 2015-2021 to analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare delivery” Hyte et al (2023).
Subcutaneous drug administration in pediatric palliative care – Full Text
“In the pediatric palliative-care patients studied, the subcutaneous route is most frequently used for administering morphine and midazolam in continuous infusion. The main complication was induration, especially with longer dwell times or higher infusion rates” García-López et al (2023).
CVC insertion associated with a higher in-hospital mortality – Full Text
“In patients with ASCC, CVC insertion during hospitalization is associated with higher in-hospital mortality” Mohamed Jiffry et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation protocol
“The authors propose the Safe Insertion of Arterial Catheters (SIA) protocol, an ultrasound-guided insertion bundle applying a systematic approach to arterial cannulation, with a focus on improving insertion practices, reducing procedural complications, increasing the patient safety profile, and improving device performance” Spencer et al (2023).
Perforated intravenous catheter design for CT contrast
“This pilot RCT suggests perforated PIVCs provide expected flow rate, with no evidence of differences in contrast enhancement to non-perforated PIVCs. The feasibility of conducting a larger powered RCT was demonstrated” Gavin et al (2023).
Eliminating CLABSI in pediatric oncology patients – Full Text
“Our SMART aim was to reduce the CLABSI rate by 50% from a baseline of 1.89/1000 central line days to less than 0.9/1000 central line days by December 31, 2021” Willis et al (2023).
Electronic central line maintenance audits
“The purpose of this project was to implement a revised audit and feedback data collection process. The specific aims of the project were to evaluate: (1) the number of completed audits and, (2) central line maintenance bundle compliance rates before and after implementing a new process” Fritz et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided brachiocephalic vein access in pediatrics
“Compared to the out-of-plane approach of left BCV cannulation, US-guided in-plane cannulation of the left BCV increased the first-attempt success rate, decreased the number of puncture attempts, and decreased the time required for cannulation” Kumar et al (2023).
Local peripheral IV catheter complications in older patients
“To assess the incidence density of local complications of peripheral venous catheters in patients aged 70 years and older, to identify risk factors for local complications of peripheral venous catheters, to describe microbiological epidemiology and to assess the impact of complications on patient outcomes” Gras et al (2023).
Safety outcomes for OPAT continuous infusion vancomycin
“Given limited published experience with continuous infusion vancomycin in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs, we reviewed outcomes from our center” Benefield et al (2023).
Upper arm implanted venous access port insertion – Full Text
“Traditional tunnelling technique increases the operation time and has an unsatisfied cosmetic effect, so we explored the feasibility, cosmetic effect and complications of an upper arm port with a novel incision in this retrospective study” Song et al (2023).
Criteria for central venous access device selection
“Central venous access devices may be nontunneled, tunneled, or implantable. They may be centrally or peripherally inserted by way of veins in the neck, extremities, or elsewhere. Each device and access site presents specific risks that should be considered in each clinical scenario to minimize the risk of harm” Massouh et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention compliance among registered nurses in Jordan
“The rate of CLABSI was the lowest in the hospital that applies the CVC bundle of care. Nurses’ knowledge about CLABSI prevention practices was significantly correlated with their compliance to CVCs maintenance care bundle” Matlab et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization narrative review – Full Text
“This narrative review aims to synthesize current knowledge on evidence-based best practices for CVC that improve the use and feasibility of real-time ultrasound-guided insertion procedures” Boulet et al (2023).
Peripherally inserted central catheter migration case study – Full Text
“We describe two clinical cases in which apparently correctly positioned PICCs migrated spontaneously from their original position” Caramia et al (2023).
Needle holding method for ultrasound-guided vascular access – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to compare the incidence of posterior vessel wall puncture (PVWP) using conventional needle holding technique with pen holding method of needle holding technique for IJV cannulation” Ramachandran et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access with dynamic needle-tip positioning
“Dynamic needle-tip positioning is efficacious for peripheral venous catheterization in children. It would be better to include dynamic needle-tip positioning for the ultrasound-guided short-axis out-of-plane approach” Takeshita et al (2023).
Jugular vein access using midline catheter during CPR – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous access using a midline catheter versus peripheral intravenous access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation” Chai et al (2023).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheter dwell time – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters (USIVs) are frequently used in this population; however, information regarding the effect of patient and IV characteristics on the dwell time (DT) and survival probability (SP) of USIVs is limited” Malik et al (2023).
Medical equipment for bedside PICC placement – Full Text
“Using a handheld PUD to place PICCs at the bedside and confirming the tip location with ECG is a feasible option for CDIU patients” Yoon et al (2023).
Effectiveness of antimicrobial lock CRBSI treatment in children – Full Text
“Antimicrobial lock solutions (ALT) in combination with systemic antibiotics can represent a valid option to attempt central venous catheter (CVC) salvage in the case of catheter-related and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSI and CLABSI)” Signorino et al (2023).
Antibiotic treatment for low-risk CRBSI – Full Text
“These results seem to indicate that low-risk CRBSI caused by CoNS can be managed without antibiotic therapy after catheter removal; efficacy and safety are not affected” Badia-Cebada et al (2023).
Overview of short-bowel syndrome complications in pediatric patients – Full Text
“However, the long-term use of PN is associated with the incidence of many complications, including liver disease and catheter-associated malfunction and bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Caporilli et al (2023).
Umbilical venous catheter securement using cyanoacrylate glue
“In our single-center study, cyanoacrylate glue was safe and effective for securement of UVCs, and particularly effective in reducing early catheter dislodgments” D’Andrea et al (2023).
Intraosseous blood transfusion complications
“The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the existing evidence describing the risks of red cell haemolysis in IO blood transfusion” Ellington et al (2023).
Meropenem extended intermittent infusion or continuous infusion – Full Text
“The use of extended intermittent infusion (EII) or continuous infusion (CI) of meropenem is recommended in ICU patients, but few data comparing these two options are available” Tournayre et al (2023).
Extravasation of monoclonal antibodies
“A classification of hazard extent of extravasation of monoclonal antibodies with concurrent management based on literature data and expert consensus has been elaborated” Bauters et al (2023).
How to use smart infusion pumps
“The Institute for Safe Medication Practices offers safety considerations for using smart pumps and suggestions for maintaining an institution’s smart pump drug library” Aschenbrenner (2023).