Vascular access in low-light conditions
“The optimal tactical lighting for performing medical procedures under low-light conditions is unclear” Iteen et al (2022).
Focus on infusion pollution – Pall blog series – episode 1
“This blog focuses on current knowledge regarding particles associated with water and air pollution and compares this knowledge to what we know about particles in infusion therapy – or simply called ‘infusion pollution'” Pall 2022.
Infiltration risk factors – Full Text
“To estimate the incidence of infiltration and the factors associated with its occurrence in children and adolescents in the operative period and with peripheral intravenous catheters” Santos et al (2022).
PLSVC impact on vascular access – Full Text
“The majority of the PLSVC drain into coronary sinus and only 0.03% of PLSVC drain into the left atrium in the absence of a coronary sinus or unroofed coronary sinus syndrome (UCSS) or very rarely through the pulmonary vein” Solanki et al (2022).
CVC distal tip position in ICU patients – Full Text
“To evaluate the positioning of the distal tip of central venous catheters and the factors that contributed to inadequate positioning in patients admitted to intensive care” Santos et al (2022).
Global incidence and causes of needlestick injuries – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and causes of NSIs globally” Hosseinipalangi et al (2022).
Tunneled CVC outcomes in children
“To improve the outcome of tCVCs, strategies like direct feedback after every procedure to achieve proficiency should be implanted in residency programs” Fritsch et al (2022).
Erroneous central venous catheter placement – Full Text
“Primary repair of the second vertebral artery segment is infrequently detailed in the literature and this report describes pertinent case details and plan of action for identification and repair of iatrogenic vertebral artery injury following catheter placement” Opperman et al (2022).
CVC risk factor in pediatric PE
“The most important were central venous catheter (39.1%), malignancy (34.8%) and recent surgery (34.8%)” Lira et al (2022).
Neonatal sucrose in neonates for peripheral IV cannulation
“To improve consistency in the use of oral sucrose solution with comfort measures during peripheral intravenous catheter insertion attempts in the neonatal intensive care unit” Vykol et al (2022).
Obesity and UEDVT
“This study demonstrated increased odds of UEVTE for patients with increased BMI” Druar et al (2022).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV cannulation for dental sedation – Full Text
“The application of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation should be considered for patients with DIVA who require intravenous dental sedation or other common procedures in dental surgery that involve cannulation” Khan (2022).
Transparent hydrocolloid CVC dressing – Full Text
“This study suggests that the Kanghuier transparent hydrocolloid dressing is effective in the prevention and treatment of central venous catheter infection and phlebitis in patients after heart surgery” Han et al (2022).
CLABSI bundle in haemodialysis – Full Text
“To identify whether multifaceted interventions, or care bundles, reduce catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) from central venous catheters used for haemodialysis” Kotwal et al (2022).
Central venous access in neonates – Full Text
“We conducted this study to compare US-guided and minimal surgical CVC insertion regarding time and ease of insertion, reliability, and complications” Saber et al (2022).
Impact of COVID-19 on HAI rates – Full Text
“This report documents a rise in HAI rates in 7 LMICs during the first 5 months of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the need to reprioritize and return to conventional infection prevention practices” Rosenthal et al (2022).
Vascular access history and AV fistula failure – Full Text
“Previous TVC use was associated with poorer AVF function at 6 and 12 months, with a higher rate of assisted maturation” Diep et al (2021).
CVP artifact due to CVC tip location – Full Text
“We describe a case where the transduction of a malpositioned CVC tip displayed a waveform simulating an electrocardiographic rhythm” Chennakeshavallu et al (2022).
Peripheral IV vasopressor administration – Full Text
“We aim to determine the safety of administration of vasopressor medications through PIVs in children admitted to pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in a RLS” Abrar et al (2022).
Rare neonatal extravasation outcome – Full Text
“However, in some cases, the results of extravasation may be evident years after NICU treatment. In this case report, we describe a rare case of physeal arrest of the distal tibia in a preterm and discuss the possible causes” Samelis et al (2022).
Insulin injection-related needlestick injuries – Full Text
“This survey demonstrated a considerably high prevalence of insulin injection-related needle-stick injuries among clinical nurses” Li et al (2022).
SecurePort IV tissue adhesive – NICE Medtech innovation briefing
“SecurePort IV has been tested for compatibility with a wide range of catheters and can be used alone as a securement device or in addition to currently available devices” NICE (2022).
Phlebotomy update – Full Text
“The scope of this review will be to discover the modern understanding of what phlebotomy is, such as the best anatomical sites for drawing blood, equipment needed, and the proper technique” Srikanth and Lotfollahzadeh (2022).
Experiences of children with CVAD – Full Text
“Interdisciplinary clinicians and researchers need to work collaboratively with children and their families to provide resources and support services to ensure they have positive experiences with CVADs, no matter where they are managed, or who they are managed by” Ullman et al (2022).
Radiopharmaceutical needlestick injury – Full Text
“Implications of the findings for clinical practice are discussed, highlighting the need for a careful and calm approach to radiopharmacy activities” Elliott and Weatherley (2022).
Simulated neonatal PICC program – Full Text
“There was a steady increase in the overall success rate of PICC insertion from 81.7% (309/378) to 97.6% (439/450) across 3 years (P < 0.0001)" Bayoumi et al (2022).
Intracavitary ECG for CVC placement
“Using IC-ECG resulted in nearly no requirement for post-insertion repositioning of CVADs resulting in savings in time and cost and virtually eliminating the need for radiographic confirmation” Alexandrou et al (2022).
Hemodialysis bleeding events and deaths
“Bleeding events during hemodialysis treatments occur and may be fatal. Heightened vigilance is required when physical barriers obscure continuous direct observation, the patient exhibits an altered mental status, and vascular access is through a central venous catheter” Walton et al (2022).
CVC associated endocarditis – Full Text
“We present a case of infective endovascular endocarditis originating from an infected fibrin sheath in the superior vena cava of an ESRD patient” Liang and Landry (2022).
Hemodialysis catheter fracture
“After stabilization, a chest hematoma was identified. Fluoroscopy revealed a catheter breakage” Nieto-Vega et al (2022).