Guidelines on the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access
“The level of evidence found ranged from low to high and all the positive aspects associated with ultrasound guidance, i.e. fewer traumatic complications at puncture, probably or definitely outweigh the potential adverse consequences regardless of whether an adult or child is involved and regardless of the site of insertion” Bouaziz et al (2015). Reference: Bouaziz, […]
Radiation exposure and safety practices during pediatric central line placement
“Pediatric surgeons routinely use fluoroscopy for central venous line (CVL) placement. We examined radiation safety practices and patient/surgeon exposure during fluoroscopic CVL” Saeman et al (2015). Reference: Saeman, M.R., Burkhalter, L.S., Blackburn, T.J. and Murphy, J.T. (2015) Radiation exposure and safety practices during pediatric central line placement. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. March 19th. [epub ahead of […]
PICC associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis case report
“We report a case of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT)” Carr and Rippey (2015). Reference: Carr, P.J. and Rippey, J.C. (2015) Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: a complication of an indwelling peripherally inserted central venous catheter. Clinical Case Reports. 3(3), p.170-4. [ctt tweet=”PICC associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis case […]
Complication risks associated with neonatal PICC placement
“To compare the complication rates of lower extremity (LE) and upper extremity (UE) peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in neonates with gastroschisis” Ma et al (2015) Reference: Ma, M., Garingo, A., Jensen, A.R., Bliss, D. and Friedlich, P. (2015) Complication risks associated with lower versus upper extremity peripherally inserted central venous catheters in neonates with […]
Pre and post operative infusion phlebitis checks
“The prevalence of intravenous (IV) catheter-related infections is 0.5 per 1000 device days, and these infections cause tenderness, erythema, swelling and phlebitis” Chiu et al (2015). Reference: Chiu, P.C., Lee, Y.H., Hsu, H.T., Feng, Y.T., Lu, I.C., Chiu, S.L. and Cheng, K.I. (2015) Establish a perioperative check forum for peripheral intravenous access to prevent the […]
Trigger points for platelet transfusions in haemato-oncology
“The largest variation of triggers was observed for lumbar punctures and removal of central venous catheters” Kreuger et al (2015). Reference: Kreuger, A.L., Middelburg, R.A., Zwaginga, J.J., van der Bom, J.G. and Kerkhoffs, J.L. (2015) Clinical practice of platelet transfusions in haemato-oncology. Vox Sanguinis. March 31st. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt tweet=”Trigger points for platelet […]
Central venous access devices in children with haemophilia
“Our aim was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for complications associated with CVAD usage in a retrospective nationwide multicentre study in five Finnish Paediatric Haemophilia Treatment Centers” Vepsäläinen et al (2015). Reference: Vepsäläinen, K., Lassila, R., Arola, M., Lähteenmäki, P., Möttönen, M., Mäkipernaa, A. and Riikonen, P. (2015) Complications associated with central venous […]
Treatment of superior vena cava syndrome caused by central venous catheter
“This case report describes the development of acute SVC syndrome in a 28-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease…” Cui et al (2015). Reference: Cui, J., Kawai, T. and Irani, Z. (2015) Catheter-directed Thrombolysis in Acute Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Caused by Central Venous Catheters. Seminars in Dialysis. April 1st. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt tweet=”Treatment […]
Recent vascular access technologies reviewed
“The aim of this review is to discuss recent developments in vascular access technology and to highlight those that are particularly relevant to the practitioner” Jöhr and Berger (2015). Reference: Jöhr, M. and Berger, T.M. (2015) Venous access in children: state of the art. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. March 30th. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt […]
Central venous cannulation in patients with liver disease
“Central venous cannulation (CVC) is frequently required during the management of patients with liver disease with deranged conventional coagulation parameters (CCP)” Singh et al (2015). Reference: Singh, S.A., Sharma, S., Singh, A., Singh, A.K., Sharma, U. and Bhadoria, A.S. (2015) The safety of ultrasound guided central venous cannulation in patients with liver disease. Saudi Journal […]
Literature review of the clinical practice of hypodermoclysis – full text
“The aim of this study was to analyze the information available in the literature about the drugs that can be administered through hypodermoclysis and the resulting impact that this information may have on the routine of the pharmacist working at a hospital” Bruno (2015). Reference: Bruno, V.G. (2015) Hypodermoclysis: a literature review to assist in […]
Review of intravenous contrast media complications
“We will discuss a range of adverse events to iodinated and gadolinium based contrast agents including allergic-like reactions, nephrotoxicity, extravasation and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. We will review risk stratification for patients, as well as premedication and treatment of adverse events” Rose and Choi (2015). Reference: Rose, T. Jr. and Choi, J. (2015) Intravenous Imaging Contrast […]
Development of blood transfusion during the World Wars
“This article summarizes the remarkable development in the science and practice of blood transfusion during the 20 years either side of 1900…” Boulton (2015). References: Boulton, F. (2015) Blood transfusion and the World Wars. Medicine, Conflict, and Survival. March 30th. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt tweet=”Development of blood transfusion during the World Wars http://ctt.ec/L1b8M+ @ivteam […]
Effective antibiofilm coating for central venous catheters
“The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro and in vivo efficacy and the tissue reaction of an antibiofilm coating composed of xylitol, triclosan, and polyhexamethylene biguanide” Silva Paes Leme et al (2015). Reference: Silva Paes Leme, A.F., Ferreira, A., Alves, F.A., de Azevedo, B.M., de Bretas, L.P., Farias, R.E., Oliveira, M.G. […]
Pneumothorax as a complication of central line placement
“In the current review we will present the complication of pneumothorax after CVC insertion” Tsotsolis et al (2015). Reference: Tsotsolis, N., Tsirgogianni, K., Kioumis, I., Pitsiou, G., Baka, S., Papaiwannou, A., Karavergou, A., Rapti, A., Trakada, G., Katsikogiannis, N., Tsakiridis, K., Karapantzos, I., Karapantzou, C., Barbetakis, N., Zissimopoulos, A., Kuhajda, I., Andjelkovic, D., Zarogoulidis, K. […]
Infusion phlebitis after the administration of fosaprepitant
“We initiated the intravenous administration of fosaprepitant for better compliance compared with aprepitant; however, we observed phlebitis after the infusion of fosaprepitant” Kohno et al (2015). Reference: Kohno, E., Kanematsu, S., Okazaki, S., Ogata, M., Kanemitsu, M., Yamashita, H., Syuntou, K., Sekita, M., Nishioka, R. and Yoshida, H. (2015) Methods of Preventing Phlebitis Induced by Infusion […]
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for treating diabetes mellitus
“Systematic review of the current evidence concerning the diabetes-related outcomes of patients provided with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for treating diabetes mellitus while a hospital inpatient” Anstey et al (2015). Reference: Anstey, J., Yassaee, A. and Solomon, A. (2015) Clinical outcomes of adult inpatients treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for diabetes mellitus. Diabetic Medicine. […]
Comparison of different peripheral parenteral nutrition formulations
“The aim of this study was to compare clinical aspects of the application of three-in-one total nutrient mixture (TNA) for peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) with those of the conventional PPN (cPPN) method of providing short-term parenteral nutrition for pediatric inpatients” Yi and Yang (2015). Reference: Yi, D.Y. and Yang, H.R. (2015) Comparison of a three-in-one […]
Short term amino acid infusion improves protein balance in critically ill patients
“Here we study the effects of parenteral amino acid supplementation (equivalent to 1 g/kg/day) over 3 h on whole body protein turnover in critically ill patients in the ICU during the first week after admission” Liebau et al (2015). Reference: Liebau, F., Sundström, M., van Loon, L.J., Wernerman, J. and Rooyackers, O. (2015) Short term […]
Review of metabolic and nutritional support of critically ill patients
“The results of recent large-scale clinical trials have led us to review our understanding of the metabolic response to stress and the most appropriate means of managing nutrition in critically ill patients. This review presents an update in this field, identifying and discussing a number of areas for which consensus has been reached and others […]
Parenteral nutrition in the elderly cancer patient
“A detailed assessment should be made prior to the decision about whether parenteral nutrition should be started” Orrevall (2015). Reference: Orrevall, Y. (2015) Parenteral nutrition in the elderly cancer patient. Nutrition. 31(4), p.610-1. [ctt tweet=”Parenteral nutrition in the elderly cancer patient http://ctt.ec/YCDFK+ @ivteam #ivteam” coverup=”YCDFK”] Abstract: Parenteral nutrition may be considered when oral intake and/or […]
Features of hospital preparations of parenteral nutrition in neonatalogy
“Hydro-electrolytic composition and protein/energy ratio of standard hospital parenteral nutrition formulations comply best to nutritional needs of premature infants” Baudouin et al (2015). Reference: Baudouin, A., Diouf, E., Tall, M.L., Duval, S., Provôt, S., Picaud, J.C., Claris, O., Pivot, C. and Pirot, F. (2015) Advantages and special features of hospital preparations of parenteral nutrition in […]
Infusion phlebitis: Local irritation and inflammation from intravenous administration
“Local irritation and inflammation at the site of administration are a common side effect following administration of parenteral formulations” Söderberg et al (2015). Reference: Söderberg, L., Engblom, J., Lanbeck, P. and Wahlgren, M. (2015) Do surface active parenteral formulations cause inflammation? International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 484(1-2), p.246-51. [ctt tweet=”Infusion phlebitis: Local irritation and inflammation from […]
Enteral nutrition compared with parenteral nutrition for esophageal cancer patients
“Early postoperative enteral nutrition (EN) after esophagectomy in esophageal cancer patient has been reported to be correlated with a better rehabilitation than parenteral nutrition (PN)” Peng et al (2015). Reference: Peng, J., Cai, J., Niu, Z.X. and Chen, L.Q. (2015) Early enteral nutrition compared with parenteral nutrition for esophageal cancer patients after esophagectomy: a meta-analysis. […]
Effect of different parenteral lipid emulsions on liver function
“In this case study, we demonstrate the effects of different lipid emulsions on liver function in a 52-year-old woman with short bowel syndrome who was totally dependent on parenteral nutrition” Weng and Chen (2015). Reference: Weng, C.C. and Chen, Y. (2015) Effects of different parenteral nutrition infusions in a patient with short bowel syndrome. Asia […]
Current status of parenteral nutrition use in the People’s Republic of China
“The aim of the study reported here was to assess the use of parenteral nutrition (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN), and the prevalence of PN and EN formulas, in the People’s Republic of China” Han et al (2015). Reference: Han, G., Yu, Z. and Ma, K. (2015) Current status of parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition […]
Review of Candidemia in intensive care unit patients
“Candidemia is an important nosocomial blood stream infection in critically ill patients. Although several studies have addressed candidemia, very few have reviewed the impact of Candida glabrata candidemia in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients” Gupta et al (2015). Reference: Gupta, A., Gupta, A. and Varma, A. (2-15) Candida glabrata candidemia: An emerging threat in critically […]
Review of intravenous lipids for preterm infants
“Parenteral nutrition is needed in these infants because most cannot meet the majority of their nutritional needs using the enteral route. Despite adoption of a more aggressive approach with amino acid infusions, there still appears to be a reluctance to use early intravenous lipids” Salama et al (2015). Reference: Salama, G.S., Kaabneh, M.A., Almasaeed, M.N. and […]
Review of bloodstream infection in paediatric cancer centres
“In most cases, these BSIs are associated with the use of a long-term central venous catheter (Broviac, Port), severe and prolonged immunosuppression (e.g. neutropenia) and other chemotherapy-induced alterations of host defence mechanisms (e.g. mucositis)” Ammann et al (2015). Reference: Ammann, R.A., Laws, H.J., Schrey, D., Ehlert, K., Moser, O., Dilloo, D., Bode, U., Wawer, A., […]
Outcomes of total parenteral nutrition use in older adults
“Total-parenteral-nutrition (TPN) can act as a bridge to enteral nutrition. The current study aims to explore the outcomes of TPN use in older adults which are at present poorly defined” Reilly et al (2015). Reference: Reilly, F., Burke, J.P., O’Hanlon, C. and McNamara, D.A. (2015) Comparative outcomes of total parenteral nutrition use in patients aged […]