Impact of virtual reality during chemotherapy infusions – Full Text
“Most of these studies indicated that using IVR to distract patients during chemotherapy infusions led to a reduction in anxiety and distress levels. This not only facilitated the nursing care process but also improved the patient’s compliance with the therapy regimen” Lezzi et al (2024).
Compliance with central line maintenance bundles – Full Text
“We studied the adoption and compliance of CLABSI prevention bundle programs and CLABSI rates in ICUs in a large network of acute care hospitals across Canada” Zhou et al (2024).
Volume of residual air in commercial IV fluid containers – Full Text
“Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) intravenous fluid (IVF) containers contain residual air, introducing the risk of venous air embolism (VAE). Venous air embolism occurs when air displaces blood flow in vasculature” Babcock et al (2024).
Modified Seldinger technique for PICC in newborns – Full Text
“To evaluate the effectiveness of peripheral central catheterization by comparing the modified Seldinger technique and the conventional technique in critically ill newborns” Secco et al (2024).
Nursing perceptions of intravenous fluid management practices – Full Text
“This study supports improving nursing education to understand better the differences between fluid volume status and volume responsiveness. Our study also provides evidence that nurses need access to more sophisticated tools to conduct dynamic assessments and better meet patients’ needs” Crowe (2024).
Cerebral venous air embolism management – Full Text
“It can occur during the insertion of peripheral cannulas or central midline catheters, following lung biopsy procedures, or during vascular surgeries, particularly those involving the head and neck region. CAE can also develop during the removal of central venous cannulas, as air may enter the bloodstream in the process. When air enters the bloodstream, it can travel to the cerebral blood vessels, where it may be trapped, forming bubbles that obstruct the blood flow” Ahmed et al (2024).
Impact of central line care bundle
“To analyze the impact on CLABSI rates following the introduction of a central line maintenance bundle audit process” Linke et al (2024).
Medication loss associated with small volume infusions
“The proposed interventions significantly decreased the incidence of fluid remaining in the IV line before the air detector in the BD Alaris Pump, IV bag, and IV vial, presumably decreasing medication loss” Dave et al (2024).
Battery-powered intraosseous access device review – Full Text
“To demonstrate the safety and performance of the Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System, particularly in the pediatric patient population, a retrospective observational study was conducted in 2021 and 2022.” Philbeck et al (2024).
Leadership impacts on CLABSI prevention
“Intense focus by leadership on key CLABSI prevention process measures was associated with lower CLABSI SIRs” McMullen et al (2024).
Hospital-at-home intravenous administration overview
“Some injections may be given over a longer time or as continuous infusions through a pump. This allows fewer visits by healthcare staff. Transport and storage of such injections at home also needs special care. In the same way, some medicines that need to be stored safely require special care. Care should be taken to avoid risk of infection from regular visits of doctors and healthcare staff. Medical waste must be carefully disposed of to prevent pollution” Peinovich et al (2024).
Bedside tunneled dialysis catheter insertion
“The placement of ultrasound guided tunneled dialysis catheters at the bedside following a pre-procedural evaluation of the right jugular, brachiocephalic, and femoral veins is a safe option resulting in expedited patient care, decreased resource utilization, and significant cost savings” Ostroff et al (2024).
IV dressing practice compliance
“Male sex and gauze dressing had a higher risk of non-compliant dressing; presence of one or more lumens infusing, central venous catheter, PICC line, implantable port and contact precautions were associated with a lower risk of non-compliant dressing” Munigala et al (2024).
The evolving role of the oncology nurse – Full Text
“The results of the study allow a better understanding of the emergent roles of oncology nursing. The importance of self-care initiatives and education are emphasized as critical to support nurses in their complex, busy, and emotionally charged work environment and to help retain existing nurses and attract new individuals into the profession” Grenon et al (2024).
Impact of IV infusion rate of critically ill patients
“We compared the immediate and sustained effects of 500 mL of crystalloid administered at slow (333 mL/h) versus fast rates (999 mL/h) on mean arterial pressure (MAP) in critically ill patients” Tomotani et al (2024).
Role of parenteral nutrition in the management of acute pancreatitis
“For these patients, PN can be provided in a manner that is safe, is metabolically appropriate, and follows the principles of modern critical care nutrition” McClave and Martindale (2024).
Preventing backflow and occlusion of short-term dialysis catheters
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the backflow associated with two NFCs (Neutron™ and Tego™) compared to the standard closure” Privitera et al (2024).
IV dressing skin reactions in children
“Central line dressings (CLDs) may be associated with adverse skin reactions in hospitalized children. Currently, standardized protocols to guide the management of cutaneous CLD reactions are unavailable at our children’s hospital and in the pediatric literature” Mulinda et al (2024).
Prevention of centrally inserted central catheter occlusion – Full Text
“In this study, continuous infusion technique with pre-filled elastic pumps was successfully used in critically ill patients for prevention of CICC occlusion, without major undesired effects” Jia et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter assessment
“Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) assessment and decision making should be evidence based to minimize risks and enhance patient care” Ray-Barruel et al (2024).
Effect of IV access on stress hormone plasma concentrations in children
“Limited data are available on the hormonal response of children to venepuncture or intravenous cannulation (IVC). Catecholamines [epinephrine (E) and norepinephrine (NE)] have been traditionally recognized as stress hormones” Sastry et al (2024).
PICC length measurement in neonates – Full Text
“To compare the conventional measurement with an alternative measurement for inserting peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in neonates” Dorea et al (2024).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in pediatrics – Full Text
“This study characterized outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) orders and associated antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) pharmacist recommendations made in a freestanding children’s hospital” Trisno et al (2024).
Comparison of IV fluid flow rates by fluid height and catheter size – Full Text
“This study investigates the mechanics of peripheral venous fluid therapy and provides foundational data for future nursing research on fluid management” Kim et al (2024).
High-pressure-resistant peripherally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“To confirm the benefits of using peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) for diagnostic imaging in diabetic patients with malignant tumors and to provide a research basis for follow-up research” Zhang et al (2024).
Risk factors associated with CLABSI mortality – Full Text
“The study included a total of 321 patients. The observed thirty-day mortality rate was 46.1%. A central venous catheter (CVC) was present in 276 patients (86%), and in 66 of these patients (23.9%) the CVC was removed” Gezer et al (2024).
Expert consensus on tunnelling PICC
“To formulate an expert consensus on an evidence-based overview of all topics related to the Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters” Li et al (2024).
Blood donation vascular access techniques
“Options for IV access include a 16-gauge hypodermic needle attached to the FWB collection bag (straight stick technique [SST]) and an 18-gauge angiocatheter with a saline lock (saline lock technique [SLT]), which may improve access given its confirmatory flash chamber and medic familiarity” Rodgers et al (2024).
Nursing management approach for CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“We aim to eradicate CR-BSIs within the surgical intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals. To achieve this goal, we have introduced a comprehensive quality improvement framework designed not only to benefit our own ICU but also to serve as a model for implementation in other similar healthcare settings” Xu et al (2024).
Anaphylaxis associated with PICC catheterization
“The increasing incidence of anaphylaxis related to PICC catheterization necessitates greater awareness among healthcare providers. Further research is needed to identify the exact culprits during PICC insertion and develop effective strategies for preventing anaphylactic reactions” Wu et al (2024).