Impact of skin wiping techniques on vein visibility
“Vertical wiping and vertical + circular wiping techniques used in the cleaning of the phlebotomy site increased the visibility of the vein compared to only circular wiping” Korkut et al (2023).
Automatic vessel detection using artificial intelligence
“Ultrasonography beginners needed less time to select the puncture points in a small diameter vein using ultrasound with AVDS than without AVDS” Abe-Doi et al (2023).
IPS IV Forum webinar – Introducing Change – Free Webinar
“The IPS IV Forum invites you to join our ‘Introducing change’ with speakers Andrew Barton, Chair of NIVAS, Nurse Consultant IV Therapy and Vascular Access, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Glynis Bennett, Deputy Director Infection Prevention & Control, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust” IPS IV Forum (2023).
Training needs of newly graduated medical doctors
‘The top five procedures were: (i) insert peripheral intravenous catheter, (ii) put on personal protection equipment, (iii) perform basic airway maneuvers, (iv) perform basic life support, and (v) perform radial artery puncture” Breindahl et al (2023).
Hamilton Health Sciences has procured KiteLock 4% – Press Release
“During the 6-month commercialization project funded by the CAN Health Network, HHS achieved a 60% reduction in vascular catheter infections in select units at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre” Can Health Network (2023).
CLABSI rates and risk factors in Latin-America
“Our objective was to identify central line (CL)-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rates and risk factors in Latin-America” Rosenthal et al (2023).
Child experience of intravenous injection
“Children expressed their experiences during IV injections, the alleviation of their pain and fear, and their suggestions for comfort and relief strategies visually, auditorily, and verbally” Kim (2023).
Home and hospital-based infliximab infusion outcomes
“We evaluated adverse outcomes (AOs) of infliximab infusions in children with IBD receiving HI compared to hospital-based infusions” Gupta et al (2023).
Adverse effects related to isotonic solutions in pediatrics – Full Text
“The use of isotonic fluids is not free from adverse effects, probably related to the rate of infusion and more likely to appear in infants” Pérez-Moreno et al (2023).
Subcutaneous vs IV drug and fluid administration
“Subcutaneous (SC) administration of medications and fluids is underutilized in the US despite reported benefits. It is easier to access and maintain compared with intravenous (IV) placement” Tang et al (2023).
Femoral vein central venous access – Full Text
“This article will focus on central venous access via the femoral vein. However, there are some aspects applicable to other central venous access sites” Castro et al (2023).
Retrieval of a fractured hemodialysis CVC – Full Text
“This article presents a case in which a fracture of the distal portion of the hemodialysis catheter was inadvertently identified during a coronary angiography” Sasaki et al (2023).
Persistent left superior vena cava case report – Full Text
“PLSVC is a rare vascular anomaly, and the reported incidence is 0.3-0.5% in healthy individuals” Piedade et al (2023).
Inadvertent placement of CVC in the carotid artery – Full Text
“A 62-year-old critically ill patient with accidental arterial catheterization of the right common carotid artery (CCA) during placement of CVC is presented” Giagtzidis et al (2023).
Umbilical vein catheterization – Full Text
“Umbilical vein catheterization can provide a safe and effective route for intravenous delivery of medications and fluids during resuscitation” Lewis and Spirnak (2023).
Short peripheral venous catheter contamination – Full Text
“PVCs were mainly contaminated with Staphylococcus spp., with high pathogenicity and resistance to antibiotics. The production of virulence factors strengthens the attachment and the permanence to the catheter’s lumen” Osório et al (2023).
Emergency vascular access in pediatric trauma patients – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance of different vascular access procedures from the first contact at the scene until three hours after admission” Struck et al (2023).
PICC care and maintenance – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to investigate the level of practice of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in Guizhou province, China, and to explore its influencing factors” Hu et al (2023).
Impact of ICU clinical pharmacists – Full Text
“To investigate and study the impact on patient recovery of pharmacists’ participation in the medication guidance and intervention of patients in intensive care units (ICUs)” Yin et al (2023).
Novel wire-guided scalpel during CVC placement – Full Text
“To determine whether the wire-guided scalpel (GuideBlade) improves incision precision, reduces the need to revise dermatotomy incision, improves the first-time success rate of a central venous catheter (CVC) placement, and decreases CVC-related complications” Chiang et al (2023).
Medical adhesive-related skin injury risk factors
“The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors for MARSI in catheters of critically ill patients” Frota et al (2023).
Changing landscape of UK adult home parenteral support
“The United Kingdom (UK) nutrition database monitors the changing landscape of adult home parenteral nutrition support (HPS) to inform clinicians and policy makers of the need for this life saving treatment” Naghibi et al (2023).
Elastomeric pump stability of ampicillin and ceftriaxone – Full Text
“The objective of the study was to determine the stability of AC in elastomeric pumps when stored at 8 ± 2 °C, 25 ± 2 °C, 30 ± 2 °C and 37 ± 2 °C using LC-MS/MS” Fernández-Rubio et al (2023).
Infusion rate effect on volume expansion in critically ill patients
“In this scoping review, most studies showed that slower intravenous infusion rates result in a more efficient intravascular expansion, with a longer effect, and less edema than faster rates. Effects on clinical outcomes were inconsistent” Alves et al (2023).
Guidelines for intravenous admixture compounding
“Due to the complexity in compounding intravenous medications, there is a high potential for error, and since intravenous medications must be compounded in an aseptic environment, this poses additional issues for the compounder” Allen (2023).
IV pump performance in hyperbaric environments
“We reviewed published safety data for IV infusion pumps and powered syringe drivers in hyperbaric environments and compared the evaluation processes to key requirements documented in safety standards and guidelines” Al Balushi et al (2023).
Management of noncytotoxic extravasation injuries
“Extravasation is the leakage of intravenous solutions into surrounding tissues, which can be influenced by drug properties, infusion techniques, and patient-related risk factors” Stefanos et al (2023).
Alternative diagnostic approach for CRBSI- Full Text
“In our study, we attempted to create a catalogue of images of the most commonly cultured pathogens responsible for CRBSI. An FEI Quanta 250 FEG Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was used for measurements. SEM images obtained during the analysis were included in this study” Kluzik et al (2023).
Midline catheter tip position and complication rates
“Catheter-related complications were reduced when the tip of the Midline Catheter was located in the subclavian or axillary vein of the chest wall” Zhao et al (2023).
Home-based iron infusion patient experience
“A home-based iron infusion strategy was safe and well accepted by patients. Larger studies evaluating the safety profile of different iron formulations in the home setting are required” Liu et al (2023).