Hypertonic saline administration via peripheral route
“It may be reasonable to consider peripheral administration of 3% sodium chloride in the acute care setting for a short duration, although additional studies are needed to continue to evaluate its safety” Singh and Azim (2023).
Comparison of PICC and midline complication rates – Full Text
“Our findings suggest that patients who use midlines might experience fewer CRBSIs than those who use PICCs. However, the use of midline catheters was associated with greater risk of superficial vein thrombosis” Urtecho et al (2023).
Anatomical sites for intraosseous needle insertion – Full Text
“Although a high percentage of paramedics were able to verbally identify the correct location for IO placement, fewer were able to locate the insertion site on a human volunteer” Berger et al (2023).
Pharmacist-managed OPAT service – Full Text
“We did not find a difference in 30-day readmissions between patients receiving pharmacy-driven OPAT management services and those who did not” Epperson et al (2023).
Vascular access in very low birth weight infants – Full Text
“The formula derived from this study to predict the optimal PCVC insertion length could benefit VLBW infants by reducing procedural time and lowering the risk of complications” Kim et al (2023).
Secondary migration of a pre-existing central venous catheter – Full Text
“After placing a Swan-Ganz catheter in patients with a pre-existing central venous catheter, the presence of entanglement should be assessed” Cho et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided long peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“In critically ill pediatric patients with difficult vascular access, ultrasound-guided long peripheral intravenous catheters provide an alternative to traditional approach standard-sized intravenous catheters with improved longevity, lower failure rates, and reduced need for additional vascular interventions” Dachepally et al (2023).
Diagnosis of PICC-related thrombosis – Full Text
“The combined use of RDW and smoking history has early evaluation and predictive value in the diagnosis of PICC-related thrombosis” Zhai et al (2023).
Blood culture contamination rate during COVID-19 – Full Text
“Blood cultures are carried out as a gold standard to detect bacteremia. However, the interpretation of blood culture results is challenged by a contamination rate ranging from 0.9% to 11.7%” Russo et al (2023).
Nursing staff knowledge of intraosseous access – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to analyse the level of knowledge of nursing staff working in emergency departments regarding the management of the intraosseous vascular access devices” >Ibarra Romero et al (2023).
Is aspiration necessary during intramuscular injection – Full Text
“It can be said that there is no need to apply aspiration in IM applied into the VGS if the correct site is determined” Baran et al (2022).
IV filter replacement interval recommendation – Full Text
“Our study revealed differences in bacterial removal and flow rate under high inoculation among each of three tested in-line filters. We suggest the continuous use of in-line filters for a maximum of six days, while reductions in flow rate after 48 h of continuous use should be carefully noted” Kato et al (2023)
PICC complications in HSCT patients – Full Text
“The results obtained indicate that regarding the appearance of complications associated with PICCs in home hospitalization HSCT patients, there are no significant differences compared to hospitalization, so that home care can be a safe context for people with these lines” Garcés-Carrasco et al (2023).
Medication errors in intravenous therapy – Full Text
“In this context, the present pilot study aims to translate and validate nursing professionals’ knowledge, attitudes and behavior (KAB theory) concerning medication administration errors in ICU from English into Persian” Giannetta et al (2023).
Expert nurse OPAT follow-up – Full Text
“To report a pilot project of expert nurses for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial treatment (OPAT) follow-up” Rolland et al (2023).
Needlestick and sharp injuries in Ethiopia – Full Text
“To assess needlestick and sharp injuries and its associated factors among healthcare workers in Southern Ethiopia, 2021” Tsegaye Amlak et al (2023).
Impact of ultrasound guidance on first-attempt peripheral IV cannulation success
“The use of ultrasound guidance resulted in an almost three-fold increase in odds for the first-attempt success rate in patients with predicted DIVA compared with the traditional technique of PIVC” Poulsen et al (2023).
IV lock treatment of long-term catheter-related bloodstream infections
“Short course DPT as ALT, combined with SAT and Taurolidine ALT, allowed high rates of conservative management of catheters in case of CoNS-associated-CRBSI” Vassallo et al (2023).
PICC care competency during the COVID-19 pandemic
“This paper highlights the education plan, implementation, and evaluation of a hospital-wide training for RNs and registered practical nurses (RPNs) in in-patient units during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic” Reguindin et al (2023).
Prevention of catheter thrombosis in patients with cancer – Full Text
“Compare apixaban and rivaroxaban with enoxaparin for the prevention of catheter-induced clotting in vitro” Guan et al (2023).
Integrated versus non-integrated peripheral intravenous catheters
“Most nurses reported the integrated PIVC wings prevented device movement (80%), achieved patient comfort in areas of flexion (78%), and no patients developed skin injuries (100%)” Paterson et al (2023).
PICC and midline algorithm in patients with advanced kidney disease
“CCI and Beclap score are good predictors of mortality at 2 years.Physicians and nurses can use these tools in the evaluation of patients at risk for future dialysis, instead of relying exclusively on renal function to decide whether implanting PICCs, Midlines, or other vascular access devices” Bartoli et al (2023).
Pediatric midline catheter complications
“In children, thrombotic and mechanical complications of midline catheters are common, but only few VTEs are severe enough to warrant anticoagulation therapy” Östlund et al (2022).
Drug treatment for PICC-related UEDVT – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban for the treatment of PICC-related UEDVT in cancer patients” Xu et al (2023).
Difficult intravenous access scoring in pediatric patients
“None of the 4 DIVA scoring tools were superior in predicting first-time PIV placement among hospitalized children. Vein palpability was more predictive, although not statistically significant” Kanaley et al (2023).
Neonatologist-performed ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation
“We retrieved data of ultrasound-guided neonatal internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulations done between November, 2020 and March, 2021. Of the 33 ultrasound-guided IJV cannulation in neonates, 32 were successful with overall success rate of 97%” Thakur et al (2023).
Neonatal PICC complications – Full Text
“Using the PICC as a therapeutic procedure in hospitalized neonates in the NICU is a safe method. By improving its replacement skills among physicians and nurses, its side effects are minor and negligible” Moradi et al (2022).
Vascular access in critically ill patients with COVID-19 – Full Text
“The objective of this scoping review is to examine the extent of vascular access research undertaken in the critically ill COVID-19 population” Morrissey et al (2023).
Do microbubbles of air accidently enter bloodstream – Full Text
“The aim of this autopsy study was to investigate if microbubbles of air accidently entering the bloodline may be detected as microemboli (ME) in tissue such as lungs, brain and heart” Forsberg et al (2022).
IV fluid management in critically ill trauma patients – Full Text
“In critically ill trauma patients, worse outcomes were associated with higher volumes of infusion fluids and a more positive fluid balance” Wrzosek et al (2023).