Subcutaneous fluid administration and the hydration of older people
“This article discusses indications and contraindications for subcutaneous infusions, as well as patient assessment,
Factors affecting the frequency of intraosseous cannulation performed by paramedics
“Procedures are more inclined to move from the in-hospital to the prehospital environment if they are seen to be commonly
Intraosseous access in trauma by Air Medical Retrieval Teams
“We decided to assess the literature for capacity of IO access to meet resuscitation requirements in the prehospital
Avoiding admission and facilitating early discharge through OPAT
“This article examines how acute and community services can work together to ensure appropriate selection, treatment and
Report on use of vascular access devices for haemodialysis in Europe
“In this paper, we describe recent trends in incidence and prevalence of vascular access types in Europe from 2005 to 2009
Stabilization device for patients with peripherally inserted central catheters
“The aim was to implement the use of the StatLock device and evaluate its effects on the following 4 outcomes: incidence of
Peripherally inserted central catheter infections in burn patients
“A retrospective chart review was performed of all burn patients with a PICC admitted to our regional burn center from
Catheter-related bloodstream infection in patients with parenteral nutrition
“We retrospectively examined the features of CRBSI in patients with motility disorder (MD) by reviewing medical records.”
Complications of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in neonates
“The objective of this study was to assess the complications of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) in
Patient experience of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
“To investigate the patient experience of PICC insertion, the significance of arm choice and the impact of the device on
Series of implanted vascular access port catheter rupture
“We report our experience with the accidental detection of catheter ruptures in a series of ports removed for complication
Dedicated protocol and environment for central venous catheter removal
“Our study aims at comparing the experience at Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital before and after the implementation of
Prevalence survey of intravascular catheter use in a general hospital
“Our objective was to evaluate the care situation of intravascular catheters in our adult units of a General Hospital.” Pérez-
Emergency department central venous catheterisation for sepsis
“The objective was to assess clinician experience, training, and attitudes toward central venous catheterization (CVC) in
Pre-procedure ultrasound increases the success and safety of central venous catheterization
“We investigated these techniques in internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization in respect of operator experience, complications,
Ultrasonography-guided radial artery catheterization reviewed
“Palpation technique is widely used for the procedure, but ultrasonography has been shown to increase catheterization success. A
Effect of intravenous (IV) catheter gauge on contrast infusion and image quality
“This study evaluated the effect of intravenous (IV) catheter gauge size on catheter placement, contrast infusion, and image quality
Comparative evaluation of subclavian vein catheterisation using supraclavicular versus infraclavicular approach
“The aim of the study was to compare the ease of catheterisation of SCV using SC versus IC approach and also record the incidence
Incidence of mechanical complications of central venous catheterization
“Purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and potential risk factors for mechanical complications during central venous
Article describes the basics of intraosseous vascular access
“IO vascular access devices can be used in resuscitation attempts when peripheral venous access isn’t feasible. This example demonstrates
Problems associated with intravenous drug administration
“Infusion therapy through intravenous (IV) access is a therapeutic option used in the treatment of many hospitalized
The effect of Chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated central-line dressings in complicated skin disorder patients
“Continuous contact of CHG under occlusive dressings is speculated to predispose Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic
Novel ultrasound guidance system for real-time central venous cannulation
“All patients had successful CVC with the guidance of the AxoTrack(®) system. All but one patient (98%) had successful
The nursing contribution to infection prevention in hemodialysis
“Among the nursing interventions aimed at preventing the emergence and spread of infections in hemodialysis, there is the
Cardiac failure and female gender predispose to double lumen hemodialysis catheter
“Double lumen catheter was the first vascular access for the majority of our patients, probably due to late Nephrologist’s
CLABSI decrease following implementation of Matching Michigan care bundle
“Our study establishes the first UK data on CABSI rates and shows that the incidence of CABSI decreased following the
Audit of neonatal parenteral nutrition in Northern Ireland
“The practices and support for delivery of Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition (PN) in Northern Ireland were audited against
Reducing catheter associated blood stream infections in neonatal intensive care
“Central vessel catheterisation (CVC) is commonly used during neonatal intensive care. Catheter associated blood stream
Will the content of neonatal parenteral nutrition increase CLABSI rates?
“Increasing the macronutrient content of a standardised concentrated neonatal PN regimen does not increase CVC
Sepsis: Delay in first antibiotic administration was associated with increased mortality
“The results of the analysis of this large population of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock demonstrate that delay in