Patient experience of OPAT services – Full Text
“Less frequent antibiotic dosing and better social support were associated with improved adherence to OPAT” Hamad et al (2020).
Preventing falls in outpatient oncology infusion center
“Patients with cancer are highly susceptible to falls because of the neurologic deficits caused by chemotherapy treatments” Shah et al (2020).
Risk factors for HIV transmission among medical students
“It is important to more actively popularize HIV testing in students, explain risk factors of HIV transmission, and to a organize needlestick injury prevention and control program” Chernyshov (2020).
Managing central venous access during a healthcare crisis
“Implementation of a dedicated central venous access line team during a pandemic or other healthcare crisis” Chun et al (2020).
Pediatric central line tip location and the role of carina?
“We investigated the relationship between the SVC-RA junction and the carina in children” Hirschl et al (2020).
UEDVT in COVID positive patient with midline catheter
“We describe the case of a coronavirus disease patient with midline who, during ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure helmet with underarm fastening straps, presented thrombosis of the axillary vein in the armpit” Vailati et al (2020).
Intravenous admixture preparation and consideration of pH
“As the solution goes away from the pH of maximum stability, the drug can degrade more rapidly and have a short beyond-use date” Allen (2020).
Asymptomatic central line-associated bloodstream infections in children – Full Text
“The commonest and the severe complication of CVC is the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). This study was done to assess the etiology and infectious complications of CVC in children on long term hemodialysis” Jayaweera and Sivakumar (2020).
Subcutaneous furosemide successfully delivered in the community
“In those with end-stage heart failure, there is limited evidence that furosemide can be given subcutaneously to relieve symptoms and avoid hospital admission” Brown et al (2020).
Extravasation treatment with medical-grade honey
“We present a case series of 7 preterm neonates (28-36 weeks of gestation) with extravasation injuries secondary to peripheral intravenous administration of total parental nutrition and medication” Smaropoulos et al (2020).
ECG PICC tip location and UEDVT rate reduction
“The use of electrocardiographic to confirm peripherally inserted central catheter tip placement at the cavoatrial junction was associated with significantly fewer deep vein thrombosis events than radiographic imaging” Kleidon et al (2020).
Implanted port for measurement of central venous pressure – Full Text
“The pressure measurements recorded using CICC and TIP were identical in both the static and dynamic bench tests” Kuo et al (2020).
Managing AV cannulation – national UK quality improvement project
“Cannulation is essential for haemodialysis with arteriovenous access, but also damages the arteriovenous access making it prone to failure” Fielding et al (2020).
Ultrasound-guided anatomical evaluation of right internal jugular vein in children
“The right internal jugular vein is commonly preferred for central venous cannulation, and ultrasonographic assessment and guidance is the recommended technique for this procedure” Uzumcugil and Ekinci (2020).
Review of chlorhexidine dressings for short-term IV catheters
“Concomitant use of CHG for skin disinfection and CHG-impregnated dressing may significantly increase contact dermatitis” Buetti et al (2020).
Review of CLABSI and UEDVT rates in the ICU
“To compare Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) and catheter-related thrombosis rates in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and onco-hematologic patients with PICC lines and CVCs” Mavrovounis et al (2020).
Comprehensive education system recommended for IV care improvement
“The aim of this study was to determine the predictive strength of students’ self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and other characteristics in performing intravenous practices and monitor phlebitis and infiltration” Dogu Kokcu et al (2020).
Self-infusion of subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin
“Self-infusion via subcutaneous intravenous immunoglobulin (SCIG) allows patient input to design an individualized and optimal treatment plan” Duff et al (2020).
Weighted blankets for anxiety reduction in adult chemotherapy patients
“Based on the results, a standard-weight, medical-grade therapeutic weighted blanket can be safely used to reduce anxiety in patients” Vinson et al (2020).
Review of infusion pump medication safety library logs for near-miss events
“The study identified a significant number of lookalike-soundalike near miss errors, with cancellations of one medication being rapidly followed by the programming of a second” Waterson et al (2020).
The role of safety-engineered devices in needlestick injury prevention
“Despite growth in academic and clinical interest for NSI prevention, a global report identified that approximately 3 million healthcare workers have suffered percutaneous exposure to blood-borne pathogens” Jackson et al (2020).
Vascular access device options for breast cancer patients
“We now need to critically rethink vascular access device options for our breast cancer patients” McDiarmid et al (2020).
International survey of pediatric and neonatal vascular access practice
“The Association for Vascular Access Pediatric Special Interest Group (PediSIG) developed and undertook a survey to describe the current vascular access practice for clinicians caring for neonatal and pediatric patients” Davis et al (2020).
How to start a nurse-led paediatric PICC service?
“The aim of this article is to present the experience of starting a paediatric peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) service and setting up a nurse-led paediatric PICC insertion service” Ojo (2020)
Prehospital use of peripheral intravenous catheters and intraosseous devices
“Peripheral intravenous catheters and intraosseous devices have been widely used in the prehospital setting for a considerable period” Mason et al (2020).
Concomitant placement of dialysis and infusion catheters in the right internal jugular vein
“This study examined the safety and efficacy of placing both a central venous dialysis catheter and a central venous catheter for infusion in the right internal jugular vein compared to only a central venous dialysis catheter” Spitzer et al (2020).
Prognostic factors for PICC associated upper extremity DVT
“The precise incidence and risk of PICC-related venous thrombosis is important to be verified in the context of growing PICC use and an understanding of the risk of venous thrombosis is an important cost and patient safety question” Gao et al (2020).
Pneumomastia as a complication of peripheral intravenous line placement – Full Text
“On exclusion of other possible causes for the same, it was concluded that the air in the breast tissue was secondary to a peripheral intravenous line placement” Paulraj et al (2020).
Hybrid model of ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access
“Apheresis treatments require adequate venous access using peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheterization or central venous catheters (CVC)” Barth et al (2020).
Role of education linked to vascular access device standard of care
“The variability in nurses’ knowledge around both CVAD and PIV led the authors to conclude that there is room for improvement in the educational preparation of nurses and a need for workplace training” Raynak et al (2020).