Central catheter-sepsis related infective endocarditis – Full Text
“Our case report presents an example of IE-related multiple systemic embolization with poor patient outcome due to delayed diagnosis” Ahmed et al (2023).
Evidenced-based peripheral IV catheter care
“The purpose of this study was to implement an evidence-based PIV catheter care bundle and a decision-making algorithm” Hontoria-Alcoceba et al (2023).
CHG bathing compliance and CLABSI rates
“Daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing is a well-supported intervention to reduce patient’s risk of central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI); however, compliance with this practice is suboptimal” Daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing is a well-supported intervention to reduce patient’s risk of central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI); however, compliance with this practice is suboptimal et al (2023).
How to teach ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access – Full Text
“We describe our step-by-step approach for teaching ultrasound-guided IV placement at the bedside using short-axis dynamic guidance, with emphasis on advancing the needle and catheter device almost entirely into the vessel before threading the catheter” Gorgone et al (2022).
Pain and anxiety when taking blood samples from children
“Methods such as Buzzy, ShotBlocker, and DistrACTION Cards can be used to reduce the anxiety and pain of children during painful procedures such as blood collection and vascular access” Sivri et al (2022).
Guidance for antibiotic dosing in obese adults
“Pharmacokinetic changes are frequently reported, can be variable, and sometimes conflicting in this population, and do not always translate to a documented difference in clinical outcomes, yet are used to inform dosing strategies” Meng et al (2023).
Antimicrobial lock solution systematic review
“The goal of this systematic review was to determine whether antimicrobial lock (AML) solutions prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in children with intestinal failure (IF)” Gibson et al (2022).
Impact of intravenous line occlusions in PICU
“Our aim was to quantify the frequency and impact of line occlusions on our PICU” Bulmer et al (2023).
Clinical factors associated with PICC related bloodstream infections – Full Text
“Monitoring of clinical signs, especially fever and chills, with caution and limitation of device maintenance duration, could improve PICC management” Barrigah-Benissan et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided CVC simulation workshop
“An ultrasound-guided CVC simulation workshop can appreciably advance anesthesia providers’ technical skills and decrease procedure time when performing insertion of a simulated internal jugular CVC” Rivera et al (2023).
Calcified fibrin sheath embolism case study
“The purpose of this report is to present bilateral pulmonary artery embolism in a patient who presented with cough and chest pain caused by calcified fibrin sheath of the port catheter” Gürhan and Kılınçer (2023).
Mechanical properties of polyurethane central venous catheters
“This article investigates the impact of the interactions between polyurethane central venous catheters and solutions containing excipients used in cisplatin and paclitaxel formulations” Khzam et al (2023).
Vein identification technology
“New, evidence-based technologies can improve venous access for phlebotomy and I.V. insertion, especially in patients with difficult I.V. access” Kaganovskaya et al (2023).
Malposition of totally implantable venous access port – Full Text
“The catheter malposition rate of ultrasound-guided TIVAP implantation via IJV is low, and the malposed catheter can be successfully adjusted to the proper position by simple manipulative repositioning or DSA-assisted percutaneous positioning, however, the catheter malposition incidence of TIVAP implanted via left IJV is higher than that via the right side” Liu et al (2023).
Stepdown from IV to oral antibiotics
“The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of adults with uncomplicated streptococcal bacteremia who received either oral stepdown (PO) or continued intravenous (IV) therapy” Waked et al (2023).
Catheter size and hemolysis in canine transfusion
“Blood transfusions are a common practice in veterinary medicine as treatment of anemia and hemorrhage. Hemolysis was greater when small catheter sizes were used” Perez et al (2023).
Extended dwell peripheral IV catheters in neonates
“EPIV catheters may be an appropriate alternative device to PIV catheters due to fewer placement attempts, longer dwell times, and overall fewer complications during use” Marchetti et al (2023).
OPAT for prosthetic joint infections
“Treatment includes surgical intervention with prolonged courses of IV antibiotics in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs. The risk of PJI treatment failure is high and may be associated with various clinical factors” Flaten et al (2023).
Central venous catheter guidewire retention – Full Text
“Guidewire retention can occur even in the presence of optimal patient, operator, and procedural circumstances, highlighting the need for constant awareness of this risk” Kassis et al (2023).
Meropenem stability for continuous and extended IV infusion
“Administration of meropenem 6g in infusion of 24h in 240mL of 0.9% NaCl in infusor of 10mL/h could be possible if the admixture is infused at 4.5°C” Giménez-Giner et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided CVC options
“No difference was found between the real-time ultrasound-guided out-of-plane cannulation of the IJV and the infraclavicular real-time ultrasound-guided in-plane cannulation of the AXV” Czarnik et al (2023).
CLABSI and blood culture differential time to positivity – Full Text
“To assess the accuracy of differential time to positivity (DTP) method for the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in the routine practice of our intensive care unit (ICU)” Bisanti et al (2023).
Vascular access port implantation technique and outcomes – Full Text
“Our results robustly confirm that the jugular vein route is safer than the subclavian vein approach for central venous port implantation” Erdemir and Rasa (2023).
Clinical skills education using a wearable action camera – Full Text
“The purpose of this study is to analyze medical students’ satisfaction and educational effectiveness after real-time online clinical skills education using a wearable action camera” Kwon (2022).
Central venous catheter-related thrombosis in a dialysis patient – Full Text
“The use of ultrasound not only can guide a catheter pathway but can also help in early diagnosis and prevent complications following catheterization in a vein with a thrombus” Regmi et al (2022).
Review of landmark method of central venous access – Full Text
“We demonstrate an overall poor success rate of the central percutaneous approach using Sedillot’s triangle, although our findings are limited being a simulated cadaveric study” Dunne et al (2023).
CVC exit site infection clinical assessment scale – Full Text
“The main aim of the EXITA Study is to develop and validate an instrument for the early detection of HD-CVC ESIs” Cobo-Sánchez et al (2022).
Needlestick injury prevalence in healthcare students – Full Text
“The present study found that one in four students experience needlestick injury; overall knowledge regarding prevention and management of needlestick injury was lesser than desired, and gaps in knowledge and practice were identified in the present study” Datar et al (2022).
IPS IV Forum sustainability educational session – Free Webinar
“The IPS IV Forum invites you to join our Sustainability webinar with speakers Angela Hayes, Clinical Nurse Specialist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Lorraine Williams, IPS Vice President and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention & Control, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Foundation Trust” IPS IV Forum (2023).
Scalp vein access clinical outcomes – Full Text
“This study collected 12 cases of scalp vein indwelling needle rupture and retention in scalp vessels in our center from January 2012 to January 2022” Zhong et al (2023).