Comparison of barbed versus conventional sutures for chest port wound closure
“Barbed suture for incision closure in implantable dual-lumen chest ports was associated with lower rates of dehiscence and
Sharps disposal container comparative review reduces sharps injuries
“A 350-bed Sydney hospital noted excessive container-associated sharps injuries (CASI) using small sharps containers and compared the
Sonication or roll-plate culture to diagnosis catheter-related infections
“This prospective randomized controlled study with 975 nontunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) showed that the
HIV transmission at a Saudi Arabia hemodialysis unit
“We investigated 3 hemodialysis unit (HDU) patients with new HIV infections to determine whether transmission was
Lyme disease testing by commercial laboratories in the United States
“Seven participating laboratories performed approximately 3.4 million LD tests on approximately 2.4 million specimens
Central venous access and associated fungal endocarditis
“…fungal endocarditis is now mostly observed in patients with severe immunodeficiency (onco-haematology), in
Common infection control practices in the emergency department
“The purpose of this review was to examine published literature regarding adherence rates among ED personnel to
Comparison of point of care (POC) testing of glucose
“We conclude that HemoCue glucose 201+ analyser appears to be a suitable point of care (POC) blood glucose
Use of Surgihoney to prevent bacterial colonisation in PICC dressings
“Surgihoney is an effective antimicrobial line-site dressing, significantly reducing line site colonisation and eradicating
Echo-guided technique for totally implantable access port positioning
“We describe an entirely echo-based method for the insertion and assessment of correct placement of the totally implantable
Article reviews the malposition of central venous catheters in children
“The target of our article was to present two rare cases of malposition of catheters and two displacements of catheter due to
Prevention and treatment of thrombosis associated with central venous catheters in cancer patients
“The incidence of CVC-associated venous thromboembolism (CVC-VTE) is 1.7 per 1000 catheter days. Risk factors for CVC-VTE include the
Risk factors associated with difficult venous access in adult ED patients
“The objective was to determine risk factors associated with difficult venous access (DVA) in the emergency
Safety: Assessment of injection practices and injection-related procedures
“The aim of the study was to assess injection safety within the primary healthcare facilities in Alexandria using Tool C
Evaluation of 2% alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate for blood donor arm preparation
“A prospective study was undertaken to evaluate the use of 2% (w/v) alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate (2% AlcCHG)
Risk factors for subclavian vein thrombosis in cancer patients with total parenteral nutrition
“The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for subclavian vein thrombosis (SVT) in patients receiving TPN.”
Patients’ perspectives on vascular access initiation and maintenance in hemodialysis
“This study aims to describe patients’ perspectives on vascular access initiation and maintenance in hemodialysis.”
Performance of central venous catheterization by medical students
“From the logbooks, we could see the students’ performance, challenges, satisfaction and confidence of central venous
Gloves are not associated with adverse outcomes during paediatric cannulation
“The present study shows that the use of protective gloves was not associated with adverse outcomes of clinical
Survey of home hemodialysis patients regarding vascular access use and care
“We developed a survey to gather information about training provided and actual practices of HHD patients using the
Systematic review of vapocoolants for reducing pain from venipuncture
“Vapocoolants were ineffective in children and adults when compared to placebo, and effective in adults only when
Prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients
“In this update, we confirmed that primary thromboprophylaxis with LMWH significantly reduced the incidence of
Skin colonisation at IV catheter exit site is associated with CLABSI
“Our aim was to study the relationships between culture-positive catheter exit site skin swabs, percutaneous central
72% reduction in central line-associated bloodstream infection rate
“This study evaluates clinical outcomes and cost-benefit analysis before and after implementation of a global
Study suggests contaminated blood cultures contain diagnostic information
“In this retrospective study, we show that contaminated cultures contain diagnostic information. We tested the
Meropenem administration results in a better clinical outcome for febrile neutropenia episodes
“Meropenem administration in EI results in a better clinical outcome for febrile neutropenia episodes, with fewer
IV ertapenem in outpatients with urinary tract infections
“The objective of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics and renal disposition of ertapenem in outpatients
Doripenem pharmacokinetics and dosing requirements for patients receiving continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration
“This was an observational pharmacokinetic study in 12 infected critically ill adult patients with AKI
Bedside echocardiography to assist central line tip placement
“Here, we discuss a simple technique to assist in the adequate placement of the CVC in the vena cava using bedside
Review of malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters
“The objectives of the study are to observe and analyze the causes of 237 patients’ malposition peripherally inserted central