Cost-effectiveness analysis of CLABSI reduction investment
“Our results underscore the importance of maintaining ongoing investments in HAI prevention” Dick et al (2015). Reference: Dick, A.W., Perencevich, E.N., Pogorzelska-Maziarz, M., Zwanziger, J., Larson, E.L. Stone, P.W. (2015) A decade of investment in infection prevention: A cost-effectiveness analysis. American Journal of Infection Control. 43(1), p.4–9. [ctt tweet=”Cost-effectiveness analysis of CLABSI reduction investment http://ctt.ec/KgpxS+ […]
Comparison of hand hygiene compliance monitoring techniques
“It is not known if the wash in–wash out method is comparable with a more comprehensive approach, such as the World Health Organization’s My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene method” Sunkesula et al (2015). Reference: Sunkesula, V.C.K., Meranda, D., Kundrapu, S., Zabarsky, T.F., McKee, M., Macinga, D.R. and Donskey, C.J. (2015) Comparison of hand hygiene […]
Patients exposed to multiple devices but free of hospital-acquired infection
“Intensive care unit patients exposed to multiple devices but free of hospital-acquired infection (HAI) until discharge were identified through a surveillance network of HAIs in Lyon, France, between 2003 and 2011” Bénet et al (2014). Reference: Bénet, T., Haesebaert, J., Hernu, R., Piriou, V., Guérin, C., Aubrun, F., Allaouchiche, B., Bastien, O. Lehot, J-J., Chomat-Jaboulay, […]
Teicoplanin maintenance dosing and clinical outcomes reviewed
“…study the relationship between teicoplanin maintenance dosing and clinical outcomes in adults with MRSA bacteraemia” Lee et all (2015). Reference: Lee. C-H., Tsai, C-Y., Li, C-C., Chien, C-C. and Liu, J-W. (2015) Teicoplanin therapy for MRSA bacteraemia: a retrospective study emphasizing the importance of maintenance dosing in improving clinical outcomes. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 70(1), […]
Optimal treatment regimen of intravenous meropenem in critically ill patients
“The objective of this study was to propose an optimal treatment regimen of meropenem in critically ill patients with severe nosocomial pneumonia” Frippiat et al (2015). Reference: Frippiat, F., Musuamba, F.T., Seide, L., Albert, A., Denooz, R., Charlier, C., Van Bambeke, F., Wallemacq, P., Descy, J., Lambermont, B., Layios, N., Damas, P. and Moutschen, M. […]
Progress in the management of needlestick injuries
“Occupational blood exposure (OBE) is a well-recognised hazard in the healthcare setting. A 4-year review of OBE in a large Irish teaching hospital over 2008-2011 found encouraging results, but identified deficits in documentation, communication and follow-up” Flynn and Reid (2015) Reference: Flynn, M.H. and Reid, A. (2015) Management of occupational blood exposures: looking at progress. […]
Epidemiology of occupational needlestick injuries
“The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of occupational accidents and self-reported attitude of health-care workers (HCWs) in Serbia” Markovic-Denic et al (2014). Reference: Markovic-Denic, L., Maksimovic, N., Marusic, V., Vucicevic, J., Ostric, I. and Djuric, D. (2014) Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Health-Care Workers in Serbia. Medical Principles […]
Sharps injury rates following implementation of the EU sharps directive
“…compare the epidemiology of sharps injuries reported in a large Irish teaching hospital in 2008-10 with those reported between 1998 and 2000” Kevitt and Hayes (2014). Reference: Kevitt, F. and Hayes, B. (2014) Sharps injuries in a teaching hospital: changes over a decade. Occupational Medicine. December 29th. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt tweet=”Sharps injury rates […]
Intraosseous vascular access in perioperative medicine
“We present a case series of recent intraosseous insertions for a variety of indications by anesthesiologists at our institution to demonstrate the potential utility of this alternative access technique” Anson et al (2014). Reference: Anson, J.A., Sinz, E.H. and Swick, J.T. (2014) The versatility of intraosseous vascular access in perioperative medicine: a case series. Journal […]
EZ-IO® intraosseous device implementation in helicopter emergency service
“Our aim was to summarize the first three years experience with the use of a semi-automatic IO device (EZ-IO®) in German Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS)” Helm et al (2014). Reference: Helm, M., Haunstein, B., Schlechtriemen, T., Ruppert, M., Lampl, L. and Gäßler, M. (2014) EZ-IO® intraosseous device implementation in German Helicopter Emergency Medical Service. […]
OPAT and the challenges of antimicrobial stewardship
“This brief article aims to highlight the importance and explore the challenges of antimicrobial stewardship in the context of OPAT” Gilchrist and Seaton (2014). Reference: Gilchrist, M. and Seaton, R.A. (2014) Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy and antimicrobial stewardship: challenges and checklists. The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. December 23rd. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt tweet=”OPAT and […]
Venipuncture training improves transfusion care
“Venepuncture failures and adverse reactions not only reduce the precious blood supplies available for transfusion treatment, but also discourage future donations” Vuk et al (2014). Reference: Vuk, T., Cipek, V. and Juki, I. (2014) Blood collection staff education in the prevention of venepuncture failures and donor adverse reactions: from inexperienced to skilful staff. Blood Transfusion. […]
Venous thromboembolism in hospitalized adolescents
“On the basis of the best available evidence, we propose a strategy for risk assessment and stratified VTE prophylaxis for hospitalized adolescents” Meier et al (2015). Reference: Meier, K.A., Clark, E., Tarango, C., Chima, R.S. and Shaughnessy, E. (2015) Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Adolescents: An Approach to Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis. Hospital Pediatrics. 5(1), p.44-51. […]
Assistant instructors facilitate simulation for medical students
“Clinically inexperienced assistants may be trained as instructors for basic simulation tasks with excellent interrater reliability” et al (2014). Reference: Hu, Y., Choi, J., Mahmutovic, A., Kim, H., Le, I.A. and Rasmussen, S.K. (2014) Assistant instructors facilitate simulation for medical students. The Journal of Surgical Research. November 29th. [epub ahead of print]. [ctt tweet=”Assistant instructors […]
Totally implantable venous-access port infection risk
“The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors of infections associated with totally implantable venous-access ports” Ji et al (2014). Reference: Ji, L., Yang, J., Miao, J., Shao, Q., Cao, Y. and Li, H. (2014) Infections Related to Totally Implantable Venous-Access Ports: Long-Term Experience in One Center. Cell Biochemistry and […]
Fluid overload associated with multiple continuous infusions
“This study describes the costs and outcomes of FO in patients receiving multiple continuous infusions” Child et al (2014). Reference: Child, D.L., Cao, Z., Seiberlich, L.E., Brown, H., Greenberg, J., Swanson, A., Sewall, M.R. and Robinson, S.B. (2014) The costs of fluid overload in the adult intensive care unit: is a small-volume infusion model a […]
Review of pH as an evidence-based indication for central line placement?
“On the basis of this review, the authors conclude and assert that pH alone is not an evidence-based indication for central line placement Gorski et al (2015). Reference: Gorski, L.A., Hagle, M.E. and Bierman, S. (2015) Intermittently Delivered IV Medication and pH: Reevaluating the Evidence. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 38(1), p.27-46. [ctt tweet=”Review of pH […]
Improvement of post insertion central line site care using Six Sigma
“…identified a gap in the quality of central line site care, evaluated the current state of site care, implemented an intervention to create an improvement in nursing performance of site care, quantified this improvement, and created a model for sustained quality control” Hickox (2015). Reference: Hickox, B.C. (2015) Postinsertion Central Line Site Care: Quality Improvement […]
Teaching new graduate nurses about infusion therapy
“The purpose of this article is to describe how the concept of infusion nursing was incorporated into orientation for new graduate nurses at an academic medical center in the Midwest” McPhee (2015). Reference: McPhee, K. (2015) Teaching New Graduate Nurses About Infusion Therapy in a Nurse Residency Program. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 38(1), p.57-61. [ctt […]
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin replacement therapy
“The purpose of this review is to describe SCIg therapy and to provide teaching instructions as well as creative tips to ensure treatment success” Younger et al (2015). Reference: Younger, M.E., Blouin, W., Duff, C., Epland, K.B., Murphy, E. and Sedlak, D. (2015) Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy: Ensuring Success. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 38(1), p.70-79. […]
Care bundles reduced CLABSI rates in peripherally inserted central catheters
“Cost-effective care bundles reduced CLABSI in peripherally inserted central catheters using the modified Seldinger technique,despite the specific insertion skills that were required” Arnts et al (2014). Reference: Arnts, I.J., Schrijvers, N.M., van der Flier, M., Groenewoud, J.M., Antonius, T. and Liem, K.D. (2014) Central line bloodstream infections can be reduced in newborn infants using the […]
Site cleaning policy and educational program reduces CLABSI rates
“This project evaluates the efficacy of implementing site cleaning policies and protocols and formal staff education in reducing CLABSI rates in a critical access hospital” Williams (2015). Reference: Williams, D.W. (2015) Use of a Policy-Driven Education Program to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 38(1), p.63-68. [ctt tweet=”Site cleaning policy and […]
Microbial ingress associated with eight different needleless IV connectors
“Three positive-displacement mechanical valves were associated with the ingress of significantly fewer microorganisms compared with other devices” Casey et al (2015). Reference: Casey, A., Karpanen, T., Nightingale, P. and Elliott, T. (2015) An In Vitro Comparison of Microbial Ingress Into 8 Different Needleless IV Access Devices. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 38(1), p.18-25. [ctt tweet=”Microbial ingress […]
Syringe pump infusion methods to improve noradrenaline administration
“The aim of this study was to determine the best way to infuse patients with NA” Genay et al (2014). Reference: Genay, S., Décaudin, B., Scoccia, S., Barthélémy, C., Debaene, B., Lebuffe, G. and Odou, P. (2014) An in vitro evaluation of infusion methods using a syringe pump to improve noradrenaline administration. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. […]
Review of nursing care in a high-technological environment
“The aim of this study is to describe critical care nurses’ experience of performing nursing care in a high technology healthcare environment” Tunlind et al (2014). Reference: Tunlind, A., Granström, J. and Engström, A. (2014) Nursing care in a high-technological environment: Experiences of critical care nurses. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing. October 30th. [epub ahead […]
Study suggests better peripheral IV catheter insertion reduces complications
“Better insertion techniques may be sought to lower the incidences of PIVC complications, thus extending their onset beyond day 3” Abolfotouh et al (2014). Reference: Abolfotouh, M.A., Salam, M., Bani-Mustafa, A., White, D. and Balkhy, H.H. (2014) Prospective study of incidence and predictors of peripheral intravenous catheter-induced complications. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Ranagement. December 8th. […]
Discussion on central venous catheter-related thrombosis in children
“The high incidence of central venous catheter (CVC)-related deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in children and the limitations of current evidence regarding the benefit-risk balance of thromboprophylaxis as revealed by the meta-analysis, provides rationale for embarking on well-designed trials…” Male et al (2014). Reference: Male, C., O’Brien, S., Rodriguez, V. and Mitchell, L. (2014) Central venous […]
Implantable venous port extravasation complication
“Although implantation of a central venous device such as a Port-a-Cath was initially considered safe, extravasation rates up to 4.7% have been reported” Haslik et al (2014). Reference: Haslik, W., Hacker, S., Felberbauer, F.X., Thallinger, C., Bartsch, R., Kornauth, C., Deutschmann, C. and Mader, R.M. (2014) Port-a-Cath® extravasation of vesicant cytotoxics: Surgical options for a […]
Central catheter bundle effect on neonatal CLABSI rates
“We assessed late onset sepsis (LOS) rates of neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before and after implementing an evidence-based bundle” Resende et al (2014). Reference: Resende, D.S., Peppe, A.L., Dos Reis, H., Abdallah, V.O., Ribas, R.M. and Gontijo Filho, P.P. (2014) Late onset sepsis in newborn babies: epidemiology and effect of a […]
Effect of vascular access teams on central line-associated bloodstream infections
“…review the effect of a vascular access team on the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections in infants” Legemaat et al (2014). Reference: Legemaat, M.M., Jongerden, I.P., van Rens, R.M., Zielman, M. and van den Hoogen, A. (2014) Effect of a vascular access team on central line-associated bloodstream infections in infants admitted to a neonatal […]