Article reviews bundle target adherence in the ICU
“We aimed to achieve an individual bundle target adherence more than 80% and a relative mortality reduction of at least
Daily goals checklist improves the management of critically ill patients
“The daily goals checklist was perceived to improve the management of critically ill patients by creating a systematic,
Continuous infusions of meropenem in ambulatory care reviewed
“We retrospectively reviewed the clinical efficacy and safety of CIs of meropenem in two Australian tertiary hospitals and
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for infective endocarditis
“We evaluated the benefit/risk ratio of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in infective endocarditis (IE).”
Is external jugular venepuncture safe and effective
“Our aim was to assess the efficacy of an EJV service in a large district general hospital, led by a Hepatology Specialist
Investigation of biofilm formation on a surface charged intravenous catheter
“This study investigated whether Certofix(®) protect antimicrobial catheters carry a surface charge and whether this
How to determine neonatal long line tip location
“Percutaneous long lines (LL) are routinely used in preterm babies for providing parenteral nutrition (PN). Malpositioning
Intervention program to improve peripherally inserted central venous catheter care
“The purpose of this study is to analyze the related complications and to evaluate effect of a comprehensive intervention on
Blood culture contamination in neonates
“Blood culture contamination can have many negative effects including unnecessary treatments, costs and contribution to
Osteomyelitis in adult patients on long-term parenteral nutrition
“Osteomyelitis (OM) has rarely been reported in association with central venous catheter (CVC) use, but there
Catheter-related bloodstream infection reviewed
“We have summarized risk factors, pathogenesis, etiology, diagnosis, and management of CRBSI in this review.”
Cost-effective strategies for CRBSI prevention
“We must not forget that all patients who acquire a CRBSI were already receiving treatment for one or more other
Effect of PICC training on catheter-related complications
“Standardized PICC training and management can improve the effect of catheterization and reduce the incidence of PICC-related complication.” Zhang et al (2014). Abstract: Objective: To determine the clinical effect of standardized training and management of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and catheter-related complications. Methods: A total of 610 patients were divided into a control group […]
Safe insertion of PICC protocol to minimize complications
“The Italian Group for the Study of Long-Term Central Venous Access Devices (GAVeCeLT) has developed a
Neonatal PICC placement and parenteral nutrition reviewed
“This article described the benefits for PICC in route of PN choice. New fat emulsions were appeared recently
Complications related to transhepatic venous access reviewed
“Transhepatic access is an extremely useful modality of access to the heart and vascular structures in some
Nutritional management of surgical patients with a severe postoperative complication
“In severe surgical complicated patients, special care must be taken vis-à-vis nutritional intake. Such patients
Long-term central venous catheter use and risk of infection
“We examined the impact of long-term CVC use on infection risk, independent of other risk factors such as chemotherapy, in a
Evaluation of the Hospira Plum A+ (HB) hyperbaric infusion pump
“We evaluated the Hospira Plum A+ (HB) hyperbaric infusion pump under monoplace and multiplace hyperbaric conditions
Review of intravenous fluids in traumatic brain injury
“This narrative review appraises recent clinical studies of fluid therapy in patients with traumatic brain injury
Optimal type and amount of intravenous fluids for the trauma patient
“This review article explores the recent literature regarding the optimal type and amount of intravenous fluids
Intravenous fluid choices in critically ill children
“Because intravenous fluid can be helpful or harmful, it can only be safely done in critically ill children when
Efficacy and safety of commonly administered intravenous fluids
“The characteristics of an ideal intravenous fluid in the critically ill patient are discussed.” Russell and McLean
Hospital treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
“Hospitalists play an increasingly important role in the management of these infections and need to use hospital
Improving surgical intravenous fluid management
“A multifaceted educational intervention, involving teaching sessions with handouts, pocket-sized cards and
Central line insertion care bundle reduces CLABSI rate
“This multidisciplinary infection control intervention, including a central line insertion care bundle, can
CLABSI is a common HAI in children after cardiac surgery
“A retrospective cohort study was performed to assess the epidemiology of several types of HAIs in children 18
Risk of dialysis catheter infection according to locking solution
“Critically ill patients who require renal replacement therapy (RRT) are vulnerable to catheter-related bloodstream
Three-step ultrasound-guided pediatric internal jugular catheterization
“Ultrasound guidance may be a valuable adjunct for pediatric internal jugular vein catheterization. We previously
Treatment of inadvertent subclavian artery cannulation
“Accidental arterial puncture occurs in around 1% and 2.7% of jugular and subclavian approaches, respectively. When a