CLABSI reduction training
“To reduce CLABSI rates at this facility, we employed a cognitive science-based online training directed at nursing departments” Lowery et al (2022).
Neonatal retropharyngeal extravasation injury – Full Text
“The presence of neck swelling with clinical deterioration following extravasation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) infused via a peripherally inserted central catheter at the right upper limb raised the suspicion of neck abscess” Ng et al (2022).
Needlestick in anesthesia practitioners
“Based on our study results, most anesthesia practitioners will sustain a CPI during their years of practice” Zbeidy et al (2022).
How effective are impregnated central venous catheters – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of impregnations for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI)” Deng et al (2022).
Clown therapy for procedural pain in children
“Clown therapy seems effective in reducing procedural pain in children, particularly for older age groups” Fusetti et al (2022).
CLABSI rates during the summer – Full Text
“The incidence and proportion of gram-negative CLABSI approximately doubled during the summer periods” Blot et al (2022).
WIN vascular access technique – Full Text
“For further evaluating the feasibility and safety of wire-in-needle (WIN) technique application for ultrasound-guided central venous catheter (USG-CVC) insertion in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)” Jorya et al (2022).
Extravasation of parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“We report a case of TPN extravasation into the pleural cavity due to a shift in position of a subclavian central vein catheter” Hong et al (2022).
Peripheral IV complications in dogs and cats – Full Text
“In conclusion, PIVC-associated complications were frequently observed, and the high rate of positive culture for PIVCs, together with the presence of multi-resistant isolates, is a cause of concern in a hospital setting” Crisi et al (2022).
Quality of life during immunoglobulin infusion cycles – Full text
“Despite adequate infection prophylaxis, variation in self-reported quality of life (QOL) throughout the intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusion cycle is a widely reported but infrequently studied phenomenon” Abbott et al (2022).
PICC associated median nerve damage
“When placing a PICC, selecting the brachial vein as a puncture site is associated with a high risk of nerve injury” Kikuchi et al (2022).
CLABSI bundles in 22 countries
“Our study demonstrated that there are significant differences in the central line bundles between low/low-middle income countries and upper-middle/high-income countries” Devrim et al (2022).
Midline catheter with accelerated Seldinger technique – Full Text
“This study evaluated the efficacy and clinical outcomes associated with the placement of MCs with an integrated wire-accelerated Seldinger technique for IV access” Jeon et al (2022.
CRBSI following water contamination
“The likely source of infection was his tunnelled central venous catheter exposed to water contaminated by faeces when he was washing the pig pen” Harper et al (2022).
Vascular access VTE risk assessment
“The risk of VTE and benefits should be considered when selecting PORTs or PICCs for cancer patients” Wang et al (2022).
Anti-reflux needleless connectors to reduce occlusion – Full Text
“Statistical evidence demonstrated that use of anti-reflux needleless connectors with central venous access devices reduced the need for alteplase in the study population” Buzas et al (2022).
CLABSI risk with parenteral nutrition
“Increased risk for CLABSI in hospitalized adult patients receiving PN was found to be associated with overfeeding, but not underfeeding” Rosen et al (2022).
PICC complications in newborn infants – Full Text
“To describe the outcome and associated complications with the use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in neonates” Faunes Pérez et al (2022).
Central line-associated thromboembolism in sickle cell disease – Full Text
“We report the case of a 35-year-old woman with SCD and a port-a-cath in place who presented with extensive upper extremity and intrathoracic VTE with associated pulmonary embolism and chronic superior vena cava (SVC) occlusion” Brgdar et al (2022).
Implantable port flow confirmation – Full Text
“If mechanical complications associated with a central venous port (CVP) system are suspected, evaluation with a flow confirmation study (FCS) using fluorescence fluoroscopy or digital subtraction angiography should be performed” Tokue et al (2022).
Intraoperative extravasation in children
“Our study identified factors associated with intraoperative peripheral intravenous extravasation, and will help develop mitigation strategies to minimise harm to patients” Mecoli et al (2022).
Peripheral IV catheterization robot
“The results from these studies demonstrate the viability of a handheld device for performing semi-automated peripheral catheterization” Leipheimer et al (2022).
Target controlled infusion in ICU – Full Text
“TCI is designed upon the three-compartmental pharmacokinetic model, maintaining the same level of sedation, and avoiding drugs accumulation” Szederjesi (2022).
CLABSI in children with intestinal failure
“This 6-year retrospective study was conducted among IF children with CRBSIs at an intestinal rehabilitation center in China” Cao et al (2022).
Ultrasound guidance for umbilical cannulation in neonates
“Ultrasound guidance has become standard of care for percutaneous central venous access but is a new and emerging technique for umbilical vessel catheterization” Kozyak et al (2022).
PICC misuse among persons who inject drugs – Full Text
“Patients who misuse their peripherally inserted central catheter are at higher risk of recurrent infective endocarditis and death” Adams et al (2022).
High BMI PICC thrombosis risk – Full Text
“This review showed a two-fold risk of thrombosis in overweight/obese compared to normal weight/underweight oncological patients with PICCs” Simonetti et al (2022).
PICC or port in pediatric oncology – Full Text
“To compare the efficacy of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and totally implantable venous-access ports (TIVAPs) for chemotherapy of pediatric patients with malignant tumors” Zhang et al (2022).
PICC-related UEDVT – Full Text
“When a catheter-related thrombus is confirmed but the PICC line is still required and functional, anticoagulation therapy can be initiated with the catheter in place and continued until the thrombus has resolved” Takechi and Shimizu (2022).
Pediatric difficult intravenous access – Full Text
“Black non-Hispanic race/ethnicity, younger age, obese/overweight body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status III, and ultrasound were all associated with pediatric difficult vascular access in the operating room” Ballard et al (2022).