Monitoring of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy by pharmacists
“Further studies of monitoring of OPAT by pharmacists should investigate the impact of pharmacist involvement on prevention
Umbilical venous catheter-induced hepatic hematoma in neonates
“Here we will describe three separate cases of infants in the NICU who, during their course of treatment, were found to have
Vascular access in hemodialysis patients older than 80 years
“We reviewed our experience with arteriovenous access surgery in all hemodialysis patients aged 80 years and older to determine
Central venous thrombosis and thrombophilia in cystic fibrosis
“The aims of this study were to (1) document the frequency of catheter venous thrombosis detected by colour-Doppler-
Reduced chlorhexidine susceptibility in organisms causing CLABSI
“Surveillance is needed to detect reduced CHG susceptibility with widespread CHG use.” Suwantarat et al (2014).
Effect of multiple concurrent central venous catheters on CLABSI rates
“We explored the relative impact of multiple CVCs, patient comorbidities, and disease severity on the risk of CLABSI.”
Infection prevention practices in neonatal intensive care units
“We surveyed infection control staff in NICUs reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to assess strategies
Review of the pre-filled syringe as a ready-to-use drug delivery system
“This review comprises properties and effects of extractables, leachables and discuss the characteristics of PFS technology; its
Article reviews sharps injuries in the operating room
“We aimed to identify who sustains needlestick and sharps injuries, under what circumstances and what actions are taken to
Peripheral IV catheter indwell time and phlebitis development reviewed
“The results of this study show that catheters can be used for longer periods of time when administered under optimal conditions
Central line associated deep vein thrombosis after spine operation in prone position
“We experienced a case of deep vein thrombosis after spine surgery in the prone position with a central venous catheter (CVC).”
Comparison of antimicrobial lock solutions in the eradication of staphylococci from central venous catheters
“In our in vitro catheter lock model, the novel free fatty acid emulsion demonstrated activity against biofilm-forming
Tunnelled central venous catheters used for haemodialysis in low-weight children
“Our objective is to report the success, safety and complication rates of CVCs used for HD in children weighing less than 15 kg.”
Evaluation of intraosseous pressure in a hypovolemic animal model
“The purpose of this study was to determine whether intraosseous pressure (IOP) could be consistently recorded and how similar
Antimicrobial-Lock technique for treatment of Staphylococcus aureus central venous catheter-related infection
“To determine whether a bacteriophage antimicrobial-lock technique can reduce bacterial colonization and biofilm formation on
Vascular access choices for chronic hemodialysis in children
“Our objective was to determine whether pediatric priority allocation policies for deceased-donor kidneys affect VA planning.”
Effect of clinical skills induction for newly qualified doctors
“Examined performance after a 5-day induction also showed improved objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) scores
Comment on article that examined PICC associated deep vein thrombosis
“As the authors point out, recent diagnosis of cancer and PICC gauge are associated with PICC associated deep vein thrombosis
Haemolysis of a blood sample through an intravenous catheter compared with a needle
“Blood sampling via an intravenous catheter was significantly associated with an increase in the likelihood of sample haemolysis
Evaluation of a closed-system cytotoxic transfer device
“This study investigated the surface contamination arising from the preparation of five anticancer drug infusions
Survey of antiseptic technique used for arterial catheter insertion
“Use of barrier precautions for arterial catheter insertion was inconsistent in the cohort surveyed. Less than half
Do echo-enhanced needles make a difference in sonographically guided vascular access?
“The purpose of this study was to compare sonographically guided vascular access using standard and echo-
The effect on pain of three different methods of intramuscular injection
“This paper is the report of a study to determine the effect on pain of internally rotating the foot, pointing the
Nature and frequency of painful procedures and procedural pain management practices in neonatal units in Kenya
“Our findings suggest that education is needed on how to assess and manage procedural pain in neonatal units
Retrospective analysis of totally implanted vascular devices
“The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of totally implanted vascular devices (TIVAD) using
Indications and evidence for ultrasound-guided vascular access
“This article reviews some of the indications and evidence for ultrasound-guided vascular access, provides tips
Local extravasation of intravenous contrast material
“Local extravasation of intravenous contrast material is a relatively common complication that radiologists need
Extravasation of TPN causing liver necrosis in a preterm infant
“This is the first case report in the literature describing the long term prognosis of liver necrosis caused by TPN
Umbilical venous catheter (UVC) related extravasation
“Umbilical venous catheter (UVC) related extravasation is an under recognised yet potentially catastrophic
Review on the effect of docetaxel extravasation
“The damage from docetaxel was weaker than vinorelbine in association with the depth and extension of