Optimal blood culture sampling in sepsis – Full Text

“The study showed that SSS was non-inferior to MSS in detecting pathogenic microorganisms and supports the use of SSS as a routine method” Yu et al (2020).

CLABSI risk and rate of routine blood draws through CVCs

“Nurses are at the front line in preventing, reducing, and sustaining zero CLABSI rate through implementing evidence based practices” Kuriakose (2020).

Recall of ChloraPrep 3 mL applicator in specific US territories and countries

“Voluntary recall on June 23, 2020 of the ChloraPrep™ 3 mL applicator due to possible fungal contamination” FDA (2020).

Prioritising vascular access procedures for paediatric skills curriculum

“Top five on the final list were acute neonatal airway management, acute non-neonatal airway management, non-neonatal peripheral intravenous and intraosseous access, neonatal vascular access and advanced heart lung resuscitation” Thim et al (2020).

Effectiveness of local hot and cold applications on peripheral IV catheterization

“This study was conducted to examine the effect of local hot and cold applications on pain, anxiety level, insertion time, and vein evaluation before peripheral venous catheter (PVC) insertion” Korkut et al (2020).

Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy during COVID-19 – Full Text

“To reduce the risk of COVID-19 among this vulnerable patient population, providers overseeing OPAT care need to consider the relative safety of the different OPAT sites of care” Mansour et al (2020).

Radial artery cannulation in intensive care unit patients

“USG represents a valuable support during arterial catheterization and is recommended in adult patients” Imbriaco et al (2020).

Systematic review of subcutaneous hydration and medication infusion – Full Text

“Subcutaneous access should be considered alongside intravenous therapy for hydration in older adults, and several medications” Broadhurst et al (2020).

Hand hygiene compliance in Germany before aseptic procedures

“Description and evaluation of compliance with the WHO model ‘my 5 moments’ in German hospitals after implementation” Kramer et al (2020).

Cefepime therapeutic drug monitoring from peripheral or central devices

“Cefepime samples can be drawn reliably via the central venous catheter, after flushing and discarding the first blood sample” Gijsen et al (2020).

Continuous or intermittent IV meropenem for the treatment of sepsis

“Compared with intermittent dosing, administration of meropenem antibiotics through continuous infusion in patients with sepsis is associated with decreased hospital mortality” Chen et al (2020).

Nephrotoxicity associated with OPAT low-dose methotrexate – Full Text

“This case demonstrates the importance of considering potential drug-drug interactions and the need for robust monitoring for OPAT in select groups” Ramalanjaona et al (2020).

Examination of finger vein anatomy using a vein visualization device

“The aim of our study was to determine the vein anatomy of the dorsal finger using a vein visualization device” Tsumura et al (2020).

Smiths medical recalls Medfusion 3500 and 4000 syringe pumps

“Smiths Medical is recalling specific software versions of the Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps because of a software error” FDA (2020).

Role of blood cultures in the management of implantable port-CRBSI

“To determine the impact of port and catheter tip cultures on the clinical management of port-related infections” Hung and Trerotola (2020).

Review of IV infusion flushing compliance – Full Text

“This study identified that flushing procedure isn’t always performed by nurses in their clinical practice” Parreira et al (2020).

Reducing medication errors associated with infusion pumps

“Nurse-targeted patient safety practices (PSPs) that aim to reduce medication errors associated with infusion pumps” Bacon and Hoffman (2020).

Bedside nurse CLABSI bundle performance in the pediatric ICU

“PICU nurses are knowledgeable and motivated to prevent CLABSI, but face challenges from competing clinical tasks, limited resources, and complex family interactions” Woods-Hill et al (2020).

Role of central venous catheters in paediatric thrombosis risk

“These data reiterate the elevated thrombosis risk to which infants and children with central vascular access are exposed” Biswas et al (2020).

Smart infusion pump error types and preventative strategies discussed

“Through a comprehensive literature review, we compiled a catalog of smart pump-related errors and associated prevention strategies” Kirkendall et al (2020).

Systematic review aims to assess the effects of PICC compared to CVC for IV access – Full Text

“The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is an alternative option for CVC access. However, the clinical evidence for PICC compared to CVC is still under discussion” Santos et al (2020).

Reducing IV fluid and drug waste following smart IV pump data analysis

“Analysis of i.v. infusion pump data from multiple hospitals using VERB analysis resulted in standardized medication concentrations and bag sizes for continuous infusions that reduce drug and fluid waste and improve operational efficiencies” Forshay et al (2020).

Bedside vascular access procedures for COVID-19 patients

“This report aims to illustrate how to perform a venous access to a COVID-19 patient at the bedside” Arrichiello et al (2020).

Innovation in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy

“Changing patient populations, service structures and team roles coupled with a growing infection management evidence base means that OPAT services and practice must evolve” Farmer et al (2020).

Review of bedside PICC placement by x-ray technologists

“Therefore, the bedside PICC program was introduced to help alleviate the workload in the IR suite and to improve overall patient care” Chan-Dinevski and Annamalai (2020).

What can we learn from smart-pump infusion data – Full Text

“Smart pumps are thus able to provide real-time feedback to reduce medication infusion errors, and improve patient safety” Litman et al (2020).

Phlebotomy proficiency-based initiative to mitigate wrong blood in tube

“Characterise the procedure of phlebotomy, deconstruct it into its constituent parts and develop a performance metric for the purpose of training healthcare professionals” O’Herlihy et al (2020).

Study of antiseptic application technique before vascular access insertion

“The two techniques most commonly used to apply antiseptic to the skin are the concentric circle and back-and-forth techniques” Carre et al (2020).

Need for outpatient back-up for home hemodialysis patients

“The provision of sufficient support contributes to home hemodialysis (HHD) technique survival” Kennedy et al (2020).

Patient perspectives of intravenous infusion safety

“Issues to do with infusion pump alarms, reduced mobility, cannulation, and personal preferences for information, if given more attention, may improve patients’ experiences of receiving intravenous infusions” Wheeler et al (2020).