Improving accurate IV fluid delivery – Full Text
“Preliminary tests show flow rates as low as 45 nL min-1 can be obtained in this microfluidic electroosmotic pump” Silverio et al (2022).
Effect of non-return valves on infusion rates – Full Text
“The presence of a non-return valve in an infusion set-up is expected to affect the time-of-arrival of new medication in a patient after syringe exchange” Konings et al (2022).
Central venous catheter biofilm – Full Text
“Most of the microorganisms causing nosocomial infections are biofilm producers, this characteristic allows them to adhere to abiotic surfaces and cause initial catheter infections that can lead to bloodstream infections” Cangui-Panchi et al (2022).
Infusion phlebitis risk factors – Full Text
“We investigated the risk factors for peripheral phlebitis according to BMI in ICU and observed different risk factors in groups stratified by BMI” Kashiura et al (2022).
Structure of medication safety nursing education – Full Text
“This study aimed to identify the knowledge structure of medication safety nursing education literature by developing schematic diagrams of the relationship between keywords from a macro perspective” Park and Han (2022).
CLABSI in home parenteral nutrition patients – Full Text
“The rate of CLABSI during the COVID-19 pandemic was within the ranges reported by international scientific societies” Crivelli et al (2022).
CLABSI prevention checklist impact – Full Text
“Enhanced check during the first 7 calendar days after CVC insertion shortens the duration of the CABSI acute phase and tends to decrease CABSI rate” Lv et al (2022).
Vascular access device management – Full Text
“The incorporation of an advanced practice nurse statistically significantly improves clinical indicators related to the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers and to the management of vascular access devices” Pol-Castañeda et al (2022).
Accidental CVC displacement leading to hydrothorax – Full Text
“We present a case of a 34-year-old male patient who developed unilateral hydrothorax as a result of a central venous catheter malposition in the lung parenchyma” Rabia et al (2022).
PICC insertion site – Full Text
“To investigate the clinical value of modified skin expansion in peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) catheterization under the guidance of B-ultrasound in gastrointestinal cancer patients with chemotherapy” Wan et al (2022).
Accidental subclavian artery cvc placement – Full Text
“This case report describes a rare malposition of the central venous cannula into the subclavian artery” Subramanian and Richards (2022).
Lean methodology and CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“Lean application demonstrated a significant protective role on healthcare-associated infections rate (RR 0.50; 95% C.I.: 0.38-0.66) with significant impact on central line-associated bloodstream infections” Sartini et al (2022).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion – Full Text
“Asynchronous learning model with cart-based instruction and practice is a feasible means for nurses to learn US-guided PIV placement” Schott et al (2022).
OPAT-related emergency room visits – Full Text
“OPAT-related emergency room visits and/or readmissions were more common among non-OPAT-MP patients, but differences were not statistically significant” Theodore et al (2022).
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration – Full Text
“A 49-year-old male presented with shoulder pain that began 1 day after intramuscular administration of an influenza vaccine and point tenderness near the site of injectionA 49-year-old male presented with shoulder pain that began 1 day after intramuscular administration of an influenza vaccine and point tenderness near the site of injection” Flores et al (2022).
Difficult central venous catheter placement – Full Text
“This report depicts an abnormal internal jugular venous catheter placement due to a PAPVR to help physicians recognize and deal with variant pulmonary veins” Ye and Jiang (2022).
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV Cochrane review – Full Text
“To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound guidance compared to the landmark method for peripheral intravenous cannulation in adults” Tada et al (2022).
Pharmacist involvement in OPAT – Full Text
“A ratio of 1 OPAT pharmacist for every 45-70 OPAT patients is proposed to facilitate expansion of pharmacist clinical practice in OPAT” Rivera et al (2022).
Antimicrobial PICC and CLABSI rates – Full Text
“This retrospective observational study aimed to compare the CLABSI rates and other catheter-related parameters including the insertion success rates and catheter-related complications in the antimicrobial-impregnated and conventional (ordinary) PICCs in NICU between 2017 and 2020” Bayoumi et al (2022).
Central venous access care team – Full Text
“We hypothesized a dedicated team would decrease catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates” Abad et al (2022).
Biofilm associated implantable port infection – Full Text
“MAC central venous catheter infection needs to be considered in immunocompetent people. NGS is a valuable tool for rapid identification of rare infections” Kavvalou et al (2022).
Pediatric peripheral intravenous access pathway
“Using PPIVA Pathway shall improve the provision of atraumatic care for children, as the success rate of pediatric peripheral intravenous access on the first attempt is high” Öntürk et al (2022).
ECMO vascular access adverse events
“Given the lower rate of wound complications and comparable hospital outcomes with femoral cannulation, axillary VA-ECMO may be an excellent option in HT candidates or recipients when possible” Ohira et al (2022).
CRBSI blood culture requirements – Full Text
“We analyzed blood-culture practices to characterize the utilization of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommendations related to catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) blood cultures” Kovoor et al (2022).
Pediatric ultrasound-guided jugular vein catheterization
“In infants with shock, ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization can be used as the preferred catheterization method for clinicians” Tan et al (2022).
Importance of central venous catheter tip location
“The most likely driver of thrombus formation is ventricular wall injury due to mechanical (catheter tip movement) and chemical (chemotherapy infusion) endothelial damage” Zwaenepoel et al (2022).
Shift patterns and needlestick rates
“Proper management of work hours and scheduling is essential to maximize recovery time and reduce or prevent nurse injuries” Imes et al (2022).
Totally implantable venous access port CLABSI
“We aimed to describe the outcome of totally implantable venous-access port (TIVAP)-related infections due to Gram-negative aerobic bacilli (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Pseudomonas spp., Acinetobacter spp., and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia), or GNAB, and assess the safety of conservative treatment” Rolland et al (2022).
Management of OPAT services – Full Text
“We describe our collaborative program that utilized a failure-point-focused design process to optimize OPAT activities and management” Hemenway and Stewart (2022).
Hypertonic saline administration safety
“Central intravenous administration may be preferred for HTS, but peripheral intravenous administration is safe provided measures are undertaken to detect and prevent phlebitis and extravasation” Holden et al (2022).