Home parenteral nutrition therapy in patients with anorexia nervosa
“Despite its complications, HPN may be a useful measure to help patients with persistent AN avoid multiple hospitalizations” Hotta et al (2014). Reference: Hotta, M., Araki, M., Urano, A. and Ohwada, R. (2014) Home parenteral nutrition therapy in seven patients with anorexia nervosa: the role and indications. Internal Medicine. 53(23), p.2695-9. [ctt tweet=”Home parenteral nutrition […]
Ultrasound-guided small vessel cannulation reviewed
“Our primary objective was to describe the time to vessel penetration and difficulty of long-axis and short-axis approaches for ultrasound-guided small vessel penetration…” Erickson et al (2014). Reference: Erickson, C.S., Liao, M.M., Haukoos, J.S., Douglass, E., DiGeronimo, M., Christensen, E., Hopkins, E., Bender, B. and Kendall, J.L. (2014) Ultrasound-guided small vessel cannulation: long-axis approach is […]
Necrotizing fasciitis after central venous catheter placement
“Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) can appear after various penetrating or non-penetrating skin lesions. This is the first reported case in which NF occurred after a central venous line placement” Leibig et al (2014). Reference: Leibig, N., Hirche, C., Schmidt, V.J., Bigdeli, A.K., Kneser, U. and Kremer, T. (2014) Necrotizing Fasciitis after Central Venous Catheter Placement. Surgical […]
Outcome of central venous catheter associated upper extremity DVT
“The risk of venous thromboembolism recurrence in patients whose central venous catheter has been pulled out and cancer is in remission appears low following anticoagulation discontinuation and after a minimum of 3months of full/intermediate dose” Delluc et al (2014). Reference: Delluc, A., Le Gal, G., Scarvelis, D. and Carrier, M. (2014) Outcome of central venous […]
Antibiotic timing in febrile patients with central venous catheters
“We conducted an emergency department (ED) improvement initiative to deliver antibiotics to 90% of patients within 60 minutes and to minimize process variation” Jobson et al (2014). Reference: Jobson, M., Sandrof, M., Valeriote, T., Liberty, A.L., Walsh-Kelly, C. and Jackson, C. (2014) Decreasing Time to Antibiotics in Febrile Patients With Central Lines in the Emergency […]
Chlorhexidine or gauze and tape dressings for central venous catheters
“…to assess the effectiveness of the chlorhexidine antimicrobial dressing in comparison to the gauze and tape dressing in the use of central venous catheters” Pedrolo et al (2014). Reference: Pedrolo, E., Danski, M.T. and Vayego, S.A. (2014) Chlorhexidine and gauze and tape dressings for central venous catheters: a randomized clinical trial. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem. […]
Safety of anticoagulants in ambulatory patients with cancer
“To evaluate the efficacy and safety of parenteral anticoagulants in ambulatory patients with cancer who, typically, are undergoing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or radiotherapy, but otherwise have no standard therapeutic or prophylactic indication for anticoagulation” Akl et al (2014). Reference: Akl, E.A., Kahale, L.A., Ballout, R.A., Barba, M., Yosuico, V.E., van Doormaal, F.F., Middeldorp, S., Bryant, […]
Misplacement of central venous catheter – case report
“We experienced a case in which a central venous catheter (CVC) was misplaced into the wrong vein, which was mistaken for the internal jugular vein (IJV), identified by chest x-ray and ultrasound” Yang et al (2014). Reference: Yang, S.H., Jung, S.M. and Park, S.J. (2014) Misinsertion of central venous catheter into the suspected vertebral vein: […]
New tools for optimizing fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis
“In this review, we propose a personalized strategy integrating these new concepts in the early fluid management of AP” Bortolotti et al (2014). Reference: Bortolotti, P., Saulnier, F., Colling, D., Redheuil, A. and Preau, S. (2014) New tools for optimizing fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 20(43), p.16113-16122. [ctt tweet=”New tools for […]
Effect of Trendelenburg position on right and left internal jugular vein
“Unlike the right internal jugular vein (RIJV), there is a paucity of data regarding the effect of the Trendelenburg position on the left internal jugular vein (LIJV)” Lee et al (2014). Reference: Lee, J.G., Park, H.B., Shin, H.Y., Kim, J.D., Yu, S.B., Kim, D.S., Ryu, S.J. and Kim, G.H. (2014) Effect of Trendelenburg position on […]
Retained central venous catheter cuff reaction
“Here, we report a unique foreign body reaction caused by a retained cuff from a central venous catheter” Kim et al (2014). Reference: Kim, S.M., Jun, H.J., Kim, H.S., Cho, S.H. and Lee, J.D. (2014) Foreign Body Reaction due to a Retained Cuff from a Central Venous Catheter. Annals of Dermatology. 26(6), p.781-783. [ctt tweet=”Retained […]
Concealed hematoma after insertion of subclavian central venous catheter
“These findings suggest that when a CVC is inserted in patients requiring anticoagulant therapy, the possible risk of excessive bleeding must be carefully considered” Hwang et al (2014). Reference: Hwang, B.Y., Kim, E., Kim, W.S., Cho, A.R., Cho, M.J. and Lee, C.W. (2014) Hemorrhagic shock occurring due to a concealed hematoma after insertion of a […]
Ultrasound is a reliable technique for central venous cannulation
“…regarding the evidences achieved from literature and experience, ultrasound guided cannulation should be recommended as the technique of choice for every type of vascular catheterization” Ziyaeifard and Azarfarin (2014). Reference: Ziyaeifard, M. and Azarfarin, R. (2014) Ultrasound Is a New and Reliable Technique for Central Venous Cannulation. Research in Cardiovascular Medicine. 3(3), p.e17328. [ctt tweet=”Ultrasound […]
Case study: Detection of thrombotic complications of central venous access
“We report a series of three patients with potentially life-threatening thrombotic and thromboembolic phenomena arising from their indwelling central venous catheters (CVCs)” Kandamany et al (2014). Reference: Kandamany, N., Elnazir, B. and Greally, P. (2014) Increased Vigilance Needed for the Detection of Thrombotic Complications of Central Venous Access in Adolescent Cystic Fibrosis Patients. Frontiers in […]
Totally implantable port non-tuberculous mycobacteria infection
“Catheter-related infection by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is rare but difficult to diagnose and the treatment is not standardized” Frija-Masson et al (2014). Reference: Frija-Masson, J., Aberrane, S., Monnet, I, Jabot, L., Housset, B. and Mangiapan, G. (2014) Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of a totally implanted perfusion device. Revue des Maladies Respiratoires. October 30th. [epub ahead of print]. […]
Future innovation for hemodialysis vascular access
“This review will initially summarize the vascular biology of dialysis vascular access dysfunction and then use this information to describe some novel and innovative ways (including advances in the process of care for vascular access) to prevent this problem” Roy-Chaudhury and Kruska (2014). Reference: Roy-Chaudhury, P. and Kruska, L. (2014) Future Directions for Vascular Access […]
Complication of inadvertent intra-articular intraosseous access
“This report serves to inform civilian and military first responders, as well as emergency medicine physicians, of intra-articular IO line placement as a potential complication of IO vascular access” Grabel et al (2014). Reference: Grabel, Z., DePasse, J.M., Lareau, C.R., Born, C.T. and Daniels, A.H. (2014) Intra-articular Placement of an Intraosseous Catheter. Prehospital and Disaster […]
Factors predicting the cause and prognosis of CLABSI
“Improving CLABSI outcomes requires the identification of clinical characteristics affecting drug selection and factors associated with poor prognosis” Nemoto et al (2014). Reference: Nemoto, T., Kunishima, H., Shimizu, G., Hirose, M., Yamasaki, Y., Nishisako, H., Takagi, T. and Matsuda, T. (2014) Factors predicting the cause and prognosis of central line-associated bloodstream infections. Journal of Infection […]
Study identifies infusion-related reactions with pegloticase
“The objective of this study was to provide a detailed account of IRs with pegloticase therapy” Baraf et al (2014). Reference: Baraf, H.S., Yood, R.A., Ottery, F.D., Sundy, J.S. and Becker, M.A. (2014) Infusion-related reactions with pegloticase, a recombinant uricase for the treatment of chronic gout refractory to conventional therapy. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 20(8), […]
Safety of parenteral lipid emulsions reviewed
“Lipid emulsions (LEs) used in modern parenteral nutrition formulations are indispensable sources of calories and (essential) fatty acids ((E)FAs). Several generations of LEs based on various FA sources have been developed, and issues related to their safe use deserve attention” Wanten (2015). Reference: Wanten, G.J. (2015) Parenteral lipids: safety aspects and toxicity. World Review of […]
Neonatal device-related exposure to DEHP reviewed
“…assess the types and magnitudes of non-endocrine toxic risks to neonates associated with medical device-related exposures to di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)” Mallow and Fox (2014). Reference: Mallow, E.B. and Fox, M.A. (2014) Phthalates and critically ill neonates: device-related exposures and non-endocrine toxic risks. Journal of Perinatology. 34, p.892-897. [ctt tweet=”Neonatal device-related exposure to DEHP reviewed http://ctt.ec/6h2eE+ @ivteam […]
Type and volume of intravenous fluid required during resuscitation
“We summarized the emerging new literature regarding the pathophysiological principles underlying the beneficial and deleterious effects of fluid administration during resuscitation” Lira and Pinsky (2014). Reference: Lira, A. and Pinsky, M.R. (2014) Choices in fluid type and volume during resuscitation: impact on patient outcomes. Annals of Intensive Care. 4, p.38. [ctt tweet=”Type and volume of […]
Rapid infection diagnostic techniques available for ICU patients
“This paper reviews some of the rapid diagnostic techniques available for ICU patients with infections” Burillo and Bouza (2014). Reference: Burillo, A. and Bouza, E. (2014) Use of rapid diagnostic techniques in ICU patients with infections. BMC Infectious Diseases. 14, p.593. [ctt tweet=”Rapid infection diagnostic techniques available for ICU patients http://ctt.ec/R6hNf+ @ivteam #ivteam” coverup=”R6hNf”] Abstract: […]
Clinical trial design for intravenous fat emulsion products
“The development of intravenous fat emulsion (IVFE) is the culmination of physiological, biochemical, nutritional, and medical scientific advancements” Teitelbaum et al (2014). Reference: Teitelbaum, D.H., Guenter, P., Griebel, D., Abrams, S.A., Bark, S., Baker, M., Berry, K.L., Bistrian, B.R., Brenna, J.T., Bonnot, D., Carpentier, Y.A., Deckelbaum, R.J., Hise, M., Koletzko, B., Mirtallo, J.M., Mulberg, A.E., […]
Candida central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection
“We report the case of a Candida utilis catheter-related bloodstream infection in a patient with metastatic carcinoma of the bladder and a long term totally implanted venous catheter” Scoppettuolo et al (2014). Reference: Scoppettuolo, G., Donato, C., De Carolis, E., Vella, A., Vaccaro, L., La Greca, A. and Fantoni, M. (2014) Candida utilis catheter-related bloodstream […]
Peripheral intravenous catheter flush solution in neonates
“To determine the efficacy of heparinized saline administered as intermittent flush on functional duration of the peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) in neonates” Upadhyay et al (2014). Reference: Upadhyay, A., Verma, K.K., Lal, P., Chawla, D. and Sreenivas, V. (2014) Heparin for prolonging peripheral intravenous catheter use in neonates: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of perinatology. December […]
Peripheral intravenous catheter mechanical complication rate published
“The results showed that 211 (59%) out of 365 monitored devices were replaced due to phlebitis (28%), dislocation (19%) or obstruction (12%)” Vallecoccia et al (2014). Reference: Vallecoccia, M.S., De Pascale, G., Taraschi, C., De Angelis Durante, R., Dolcetti, L., Pittiruti, M. and Scoppettuolo, G. (2014) Closed vs open systems: when should short peripheral intravenous […]
How to reduce vancomycin induced infusion phlebitis
“The increasing use of vancomycin means that new guidelines are required to avoid phlebitis. If peripheral intravenous therapy is used to reduce infusion time, along with intermittent infusion, vein irritation and localized phlebitis may be reduced.” Drouet et al Reference: Drouet, M., Chai, F., Barthélémy, C., Lebuffe, G., Debaene, B., Décaudin, B. and Odou, P. (2014) […]
Risk of hemolysis when blood sampling from peripheral IV catheters
“The aim of this work is to identify interventions that reduce risk of hemolysis if the blood sample is from a peripheral IV catheter” Danielis (2014). Reference: Danielis, M. (2014) Risk of hemolysis in blood sampling from peripheral intravenous catheter: a literature review. Professioni Infermieristiche. 67(3), p.166-172. [Article in Italian]. [ctt tweet=”Risk of hemolysis when […]
Incidence of pneumothorax following central venous catheterization
“We undertook this multicenter study to estimate the incidence of immediate catheter-related pneumothorax in community EDs and to determine associations with site of access, failed access, and positive pressure ventilation” Vinson et al (2014). Reference: Vinson, D.R., Ballard, D.W., Hance, L.G., Stevenson, M.D., Clague, V.A., Rauchwerger, A.S., Reed, M.E. and Mark, D.G. (2014) Pneumothorax is […]