Short peripheral intravenous catheter flushing guidelines – Full Text
“This study demonstrated the effectiveness of post-insertion PIVC flushing according to recommended guidelines” Keogh et al (2020).
Improved CT contrast injection rates through implantable ports
“The aim of this study was to optimize chest port contrast injections using stepwise improvements” Fielding et al (2020).
Virtual simulator and video-assisted teaching on IV catheter insertion
“Teaching with the virtual simulator contributed to the students’ skills more than the method used in the video training” İsmailoğlu et al (2020).
Unintentional puncture of thyroid cyst during insertion of dialysis catheter
“Herby we present an uncommon case of the thyroid cyst unintended puncture, during an attempt of CVC insertion. No further clinical consequences were observed” Gołębiowski et al (2020).
CLABSI rates and outcomes in pediatric oncology patients
“In our cohort, non-MBI CLABSI continued to account for the majority of CLABSI. CVC type is independently associated with higher overall CLABSI risk” Ardura et al (2020).
Overview of peripherally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a subset of central venous catheters” Gonzalez and Cassaro (2020).
Novel strategy to prevent PICC-related thrombosis
“External application of Xiao-Shuan-San could reduce the incidence of PICC-related thrombosis and other complications” Li et al (2020).
Quality improvement simulation activities CLABSI reporting
“Experimental group students observed a high-fidelity simulation bedside report for a CLABSI-affected patient” Gaffney et al (2020).
How do leaders promote CLABSI prevention?
“This study examined hospital leaders’ management practices around the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) to identify actions that leaders can take to promote HAI prevention efforts” McAlearney et al (2020).
How to measure the optimal depth of right internal jugular catheters
“Radiological landmark formula is superior to Peres’ formula for measuring optimal depth of insertion of right internal jugular venous catheter” Manudeep et al (2020).
Nursing students’ knowledge of peripheral IV catheter Care – Full Text
“The present study aimed to assess post-basic nursing students’ knowledge of evidence-based guidelines on the management of peripheral venous catheters” Etafa et al (2020).
Opportunities for classifying patients in the infusion center
“An integrative literature review was conducted to identify the current state of outpatient acuity and opportunities for classifying patients in the infusion center” Fesler et al (2020).
Outcomes associated with AV fistula and tunneled cuffed catheters
“Patients undergoing hemodialysis via AVF had fewer all-cause hospitalizations and mortality rate than those using tunneled CVCs” Celik et al (2020).
Accurate timing of vancomycin level collection
“Utilization of a vancomycin MAR level order was associated with a significant decrease in incorrectly drawn vancomycin levels” Shah et al (2020).
Prevention and management of neonatal extravasation injury
“These findings suggest that the implementation of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline significantly reduced the rate of peripheral intravenous extravasation and extravasation from a central line in neonates” Chan et al (2020).
Implantable port risk factors for complications – full text
“The objective of this study is to assess the port complications and risk factors for complications in GC patients with PM” Yang et al (2020).
Catheter-related bloodstream infection in palliative care patients
“The highest incidence proportion of CRBSI (31%) was found in a home care team where patients had been trained to disconnect themselves from the PN drip” Schedin et al (2020)
Scalp vein catheterization and stabilization – Full Text
“Scalp veins in neonates/infants typically have less overlying subcutaneous fat compared to other peripheral sites to allow easier visualization and cannulation” Doyle et al (2020).
Preventing venipuncture pain with hypnotic communication techniques
“The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a training in hypnotic communication techniques (HCTech) for pediatric nurses to prevent procedural pain and distress in children during venipunctures”
What is the ideal flushing interval for totally implantable ports?
“This editorial extensively discusses the flushing methods of TIVADs highlighting the need for important and substantial changes, both in extending the range of flushes and in the solutions and methods to be used” Bertoglio (2020).
CLABSI reduction with disinfecting venous access caps
“The introduction of antiseptic barrier caps in this high-risk population did not significantly alter CLABSI rates” Cruz-Aguilar et al (2020).
Development of antiadhesive surfaces for central venous catheters
“This review is focused on the main strategies that are able to modify the physical or chemical properties of biomaterials, leading to the creation of antiadhesive surfaces” Faustino et al (2020).
Central venous catheter thrombosis in cancer – Full Text
“This work explored rates of CVCT in a general cancer population, observing increased rates in those with PICCs or increased body mass index” Haggstrom et al (2020).
Minimum dataset for vascular access device research
“We developed and internally validated a minimum dataset for vascular access device research” Schults et al (2020).
Extravasation identification with a thermosensitive liquid crystal film
“This study aims to investigate the relationship between subcutaneous edema which is an early extravasation sign, and skin surface temperature using a thermosensitive liquid crystal film” Abe-Doi et al (2020).
Doppler artefact to aid ultrasound guided peripheral IV access
“In this study of utilizing TA to aid in USGPIV placement, students were able to achieve successful cannulation in a shorter amount of time” Gardecki et al (2020).
Current pedagogical approaches used in PIVC education
“The current undergraduate curriculum, related to management of patients with a PIVC, is disjointed and inconsistent and this inconsistency may negatively impact patient safety” Massey et al (2020).
Arterial catheter and CVAD use in pediatric intensive care units
“The admission ICU was more strongly associated with AC than with CVC placement” Mahendra et al (2020).
Postdischarge intravenous antibiotic therapy for children – Full Text
“Despite these overall reductions, substantial variation in PD-IV use by hospital remains in 2018”
Comparison of central catheter coatings and CLABSI rates
“A before-after-before direct comparison between catheters lined with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine (CHSS) versus silver ionotrophes (SI)” Abouleish et al (2020).