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Skin preparation during neonatal central catheter insertion – Full Text

“To systematically evaluate the safety and efficacy of different antiseptic solutions in preventing CRBSI and other related outcomes in neonates with CVC” Muhd Helmi et al (2023).

Reducing pain during blood sampling in neonates – Full Text

“Therefore, a combination of ear muffs and eye shield is recommended as a better pain reliever when performing venous blood sampling in premature infants” Shykhveisi et al (2023).

Prevention of bleeding at tunneled catheter insertion site – Full Text

“In our practice, the two-mattress suture procedure is the simplest and best method of central venous catheter insertion in hemodialysis patients and it is associated with less bleeding around the catheter entry site, so, it can be applied over the world” Khavanin Zadeh and Chehrehgosha (2023).

CVC hematopoietic progenitor cell collection in children – Full Text

“Placing a CVC for PBPC collection in pediatric subjects is overall safe; CVC-related complications in pediatric healthy donors are very rare” Zubicaray et al (2023).

Resuscitation room management of patients – Full Text

“Out-of-hospital and in-hospital measures included: intravenous access (61% vs. 99%), 12-lead ECG (55% vs. 87%), invasive airway management (21% vs. 34%) invasive ventilation (21% vs. 34%), catecholamines (9% vs. 30%), arterial access (0% vs. 52%), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (11% vs. 6%)” Dziegielewski et al (2023).

Effectiveness of glue for midline and PICC securement – Full Text

“Midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters secured with CAG had fewer complications than catheters not secured with this adhesive” Padilla-Nula et al (2023).

PICC tip placement in patient with dextrocardia – Full Text

“Because of the anatomical differences caused by mirror-image dextrocardia, we investigated the optimal position and measurement method for the tip of the PICC according to the compression site of the vascular lumen through a multidisciplinary team approach” Zhu et al (2023).

DIVA evidence-based cognitive aid prototype – Full Text

“The adult DIVA cognitive aid is intended for use in both elective and emergency scenarios by practitioners adequately trained in ultrasound-guided or ultrasound-assisted vascular access and Seldinger-based techniques” Stagg (2023).

Leaching of phthalates from medical equipment – Full Text

“The highest DEHP exposure dose of 730 μg/kg bw/day was determined from the use of cannula for neonates. This is the first study to document the amount of phthalates leached from various medical supplies and associated exposures” Wang and Kannan (2023).

Medical device cybersecurity in healthcare – Full Text

“All of these devices, once connected to a hospital network, present another opportunity for a malevolent party to access the hospital systems, either to gain PHI for financial, political or other gain or to attack the systems directly to cause erroneous monitoring, altered settings of any device and even to access the EMR via this IoMT window” Cartwright (2023).

MARSI prediction in cancer patients with central venous access

“The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) at the site of central venous access device (CVAD) implantation in patients with cancer, identify risk factors associated with MARSI in patients with cancer, and create a nomogram for predicting risk of MARSI” Li et al (2023).

Hospital-community-family nursing model in home PICC care

“This study highlights the importance of promoting the application of the hospital-community-family triple linkage nursing model in breast cancer patients with PICC lines to improve the therapeutic effect” Huang et al (2023).

Blood culture use in critically ill children – Full Text

“Specific factors underlying decisions about blood culture use and overuse are unknown. Therefore, we aimed to identify perceived determinants of blood culture use in the PICU” Woods-Hill et al (2023).

Midline catheter and PICC comparison

“Our aim was to assess feasibility and generate clinical data comparing MCs with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs)” Marsh et al (2023).

Topical gentamicin for CLABSI prevention

“To compare the infection rates achieved with the application of either topical gentamicin or placebo to the exit-site of tunneled catheters filled with locking solution in chronic hemodialysis patients” Caetano et al (2023).

Chemotherapy induced infusion phlebitis

“Peripheral epirubicin administration will result in severe CIP being experienced by a proportion of patients irrespective of whether infusion pump or manual injection method is used” Williams et al (2023).

Whole blood transfusion in trauma patients

“Civilian trauma patients with acute traumatic hemorrhage treated with WB ± BCT as compared to BCT had lower odds on early and 24-hours mortality” van der Horst et al (2023).

Reverse-tapered and non-tapered PICC comparison – Full Text

“Purpose of this study was to compare the complication rates between reverse-tapered and nontapered peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Bae et al (2023).

Infusion-related phlebitis reduction

“Here we review the major etiologies of IRP and describe potential pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for preventing and managing the condition as well as for improving vascular access health in multiple-drug administration settings” Johnson et al (2023).

Prevention of vasovagal syncope during venipuncture

“Use of the lidocaine tape was successful and permitted comfortable placement of the IV catheter without any onset of VVS” Shiraishi et al (2023).

Extending the lifespan of peripheral IV catheters in newborns – Full Text

“Several strategies can be employed to prevent PIVC complications. One strategy is to select the appropriate catheter size and material for each patient. The catheter size should be based on the patient’s age, vein size, and the type and duration of therapy” Lee (2023).

CLABSI and CAUTI 4-year surveillance data review – Full Text

“This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients” Gettler et al (2023).

Hemothorax secondary to jugular vein CVC placement – Full Text

“During a thoracotomy, the tip of the CVC was found within the chest cavity. The presence of chest trauma may impact on clinician’s appreciation of the potential complications of internal jugular vein CVC placement” Gong et al (2023).

Conventional and non-conventional tunneled dialysis catheter sites – Full Text

“The current review outlines the clinical scenarios for selecting an appropriate patient for hemodialysis catheter use for short-term or long-term needs” Sharma et al (2023).

Pain reduction during VA cannulation in haemodialysis patients – Full Text

“Distraction through an anti-stress ball reduces the perception of pain experienced by the chronic renal patients undergoing haemodialysis” Dinis and Sousa (2023).

Inadvertent epidural and intravenous line swap – Full Text

“This paper reports on the accidental misconnection of intravenous acetaminophen to an epidural line and of the patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) pump to intravenous access, as a result of patient error” Dias et al (2023).

Role of simulation-based mastery for CVC insertion training – Full Text

“SBML is effective for training APPs to perform ICU skills. Relying on traditional educational methods does not reliably ensure that APPs are adequately prepared to perform skills such as CVC insertion, thoracentesis, and MV management” Vitale et al (2023).

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