Skin impairment at CVC access site – Full Text
“After further screening via in-depth discussion, the central venous access devices associated with the skin impairment assessment tool were refined to include 14 major domains” Liu et al (2022).
Extravasation claims in the NHS – Full Text – Updated 2022
“From 1 April 2011 until 31 March 2021 NHS Resolution received 444 claims relating to extravasation injuries. Of those 444 claims, 138 remain open, 197 have settled with damages paid and 109 have closed with nil damages” NHS (2022).
Powered intraosseous access systems – Full Text
“This study demonstrates that emergency physicians prefer and value a novel IO system with features that enhance safety and ease of use” Little et al (2022).
CLABSI diagnosis and CVC re-insertion – Full Text
“We sought to determine the impact of immediate reinsertion of a new catheter (IRINC) on mortality among patients after CVC removal for suspected CRBSI” Zhong et al (2022).
CVC complications in children – Full Text
“Mechanical complications occur in 17% of CVADs at a median of < 6 months after insertion" Zhang et al (2022).
PICC care and functional exercise – Full Text
“The utilization of intelligent grip strength system can improve the functional exercise compliance of PICC patients, effectively facilitate the venous blood circulation of upper limbs, and strengthen the life quality, as well as reduce the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis” Zhang et al (2022).
Computer distraction during IV placement for young children
“In this pilot study, distraction using tablet personal computers may have reduced children’s distress during the recovery phase after venipuncture” Lee et al (2022).
Low speed micro-infusion pump
“It is feasible and safe to administer drugs via a micro-infusion pump at the slow 2 ml/h tempo without any accompanying fluid to patients after surgery requiring minimal volume of fluids” Meng et al (2022).
Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis and skin microbiome – Full Text
“Our objective was to determine daily changes in skin microbiome profiles up to 72h postchlorhexidine treatment” Mougeot et al (2022).
Ultrasound training models for medical students
“This study provides initial guidance and suggestions for ultrasound training models that are currently available” Palmer et al (2022).
Vapocoolant spray for vascular access in dogs and cats
“The indirect application of vapocoolant spray via a swab before catheterisation does not significantly reduce the reaction of dogs and cats to intravenous catheterisation in an emergency setting” Trinder et al (2022).
IV therapy history video – Pall blog series – episode 3
“This video will guide you through the history of infusions and tell you a story of remarkable milestones and discoveries over the last 500 years” Pall (2022).
Therapeutic radiopharmaceutical extravasation – Full Text
“Herein, we provide an analytical model of 177Lu-DOTA0-Tyr3-octreotate (Lutathera®) infusion for real-time detection and characterization of thRPM extravasation” Mazzara et al (2022).
Jugular central venous catheter tip migration – Full Text
“This study evaluates both patient and procedural factors which may influence CVC tip migration and subsequent catheter dysfunction” Smith et al (2022).
Ultrasound guided vascular access training in medical schools – Full Text
“The formalin-embalmed cadaver can be a readily available and effective learning tool for medical education programs seeking to provide training opportunities in ultrasound-guided clinical procedures” Loveless et al (2022).
Pediatric peripheral IV audit tool – Full Text
“This study aimed to describe the translation process and establish the validity of the three instruments in Indonesian to assess pediatric peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion and care practices” Indarwati et al (2022).
Chemotherapy extravasation surgery
“Subcutaneous steroid injections after extravasation of vesicant anticancer drugs are associated with more frequent skin surgery” Ohisa et al (2022).
Central line bundle and Candida reduction
“According to our findings, the central line bundle greatly reduced central line-associated Candida species bloodstream infections” Devrim et al (2022).
Hemodialysis catheter insertion into femoral vein – Full Text
“Although the tip of the dialysis catheter was more distal than the classic femoral approach, renal replacement therapy was performed without problems” Morishige et al (2022).
AV fistula or CVC for hemodialysis
“To evaluate hemostatic changes in patients undergoing hemodialysis with prolonged use of CVC or AVF” Cunha et al (2022).
IV fluid therapy in pediatric dogs and cats
“Pediatric dogs and cats within their first 12 weeks of life have important electrolyte requirements and physiologic considerations that may impact fluid therapy” Cohn et al (2022).
Implantable port complications
“We report an experiment aimed at studying the prevalence of complications induced by implant port catheters and the risk factors that result” Jdidia et al (2022).
Ultrasound for pediatric peripheral IV catheter insertion
“The primary objective was to determine the effect ultrasound had on first attempt PIVC insertion success rates in the pediatric population” Mitchell et al (2022).
Skin antisepsis and CRBSI rates – Full Text
“In conclusion, 2% CHG was superior to 10% PVI in the CVC care bundle in terms of the inhibition of skin flora growth at CVC insertion sites and was potentially associated with lower incidence rates of CRBSI” Lin et al (2022).
Inadvertent cervical arterial catheterization
“The existing data show that the current protocol for the treatment of inadvertent cervical arterial catheterization at our center is safe and effective”
CVC related superior vena cava stenosis
“A strong suspicion of chylothorax should be reserved for a patient with recurrent unilateral pleural effusion and long term dialysis catheters” Bansal et al (2022).
Radiopharmeceutical therapy extravasation
“Research was also started with the aim of identifying therapeutic 177Lu extravasations as early as possible” Berry and Kendrick (2022).
CLABSI related spondylodiscitis
“In this study, we aimed to evaluate the frequency and risk factors of spondylodiscitis in catheter-related bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients” Yildirim et al (2022).
Implantable port pinch-off syndrome – Full Text
“The port was placed via subclavian venous access and affected by pinch-off syndrome, which resulted in catheter malfunction and then in fragmentation from compression by the subclavius-costoclavicular complex” Caiazzo et al (2022).
Central venous catheter repair
“The authors also conclude that the expedited repair of CVCs can help alleviate health care costs for both families and the hospital system” Wallace-Shaw et al (2022).