Tunneled PICC clinical outcomes – Full Text
“Comparing the differences in efficacy and adverse reactions on the application between tunnel peripherally inserted central catheter (TPICC) and ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in patients with advanced tumors” Zheng et al (2024).
Chlorhexidine gluconate IV dressing research – Full Text
“There is a notable reduction in the incidence of CRBSI and bacterial colonization in patients with CVCs through the application of chlorhexidine gluconate dressings. Given the compelling evidence, the integration of these dressings into standard nursing care protocols for the management of CVCs is advocated” Xu et al (2024).
OPAT treatment of patients with endocarditis – Full Text
“This study adds to the accumulating evidence supporting the treatment of E. faecalis endocarditis with OPAT continuous infusion IV benzylpenicillin plus bolus/continuous infusion IV ceftriaxone” Briggs et al (2024).
Double port-a-cath implantation tips and tricks – Full Text
“This study was designed to evaluate the clinical benefit of double-lumen port catheters in patients receiving chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition concurrently or in those with vascular access failure” de Oliveira Leite (2024).
Continuous intravenous furosemide infusion at home – Full Text
“Persistent congestion from chronic heart failure can be safely managed in the home with a continuous high dose intravenous furosemide infusion. In our experience, the use of elastomeric pumps has provided a simple, safe, and effective method of delivering intravenous diuretic therapy when coordinated by heart failure nurses” Chirnside et al (2024).
Vascular access complications among neonates – Full Text
“Healthcare professionals should be vigilant about the differences in complication rates between PICC and UVC, tailoring their approach accordingly” Elabbasy et al (2024)
Cost savings associated with elastomeric pump use in oncology – Full Text
“This study demonstrated that the elastomeric pump not only offers substantial cost savings but also enhances the treatment capacity of the oncology day care unit” Zietse et al (2024).
Factors associated with CRBSI mortality – Full Text
“Enhanced monitoring of factors, such as candida detected in blood culture, CRBSI onset within 30 days of catheter insertion, concurrent infection, low serum albumin level, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) level and the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), is crucial for mitigating CRBSI severity and risk of death” Futamura et al (2024).
Complications of tunneled and non-tunneled PICC – Full Text
“The subcutaneous tunneling technology has advantages over normal technique in decreasing PICC-related complications for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy” Hong and Mao (2024).
Complications associated with umbilical catheters – Full Text
Complications associated with umbilical catheters Abstract: Background: Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are the standard of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to administer fluids, parenteral nutrition and medications, although complications may occur, including central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs). However, the dwell time to reduce CLABSI risk remains an open issue. Methods: We performed […]
Flucloxacillin for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy – Full Text
“The first purpose of this study was to investigate whether a 50 mg/mL solution of FLU in normal saline is stable for 24 h at 33 °C so that it can be applied for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) using portable elastomeric infusion pumps (PEIPs)” Nguyen et al (2024).
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections
“This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of multi-department cooperation, intelligent prevention, and supervision (MDCIPS) in reducing the incidence of CLABSIs and improving the clinical outcomes of the patients” Wu et al (2024).
Vascular access options for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“There was no significant difference in sustained return of spontaneous circulation between initial intraosseous and intravenous vascular access in adults who had out-of-hospital cardiac arrest” Vallentin et al (2024).
Identifying central line-associated bloodstream infections – Full Text
“We evaluated one of the first secure large language models approved for protected health information, for identifying central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) using real clinical notes” Rodriguez-Nava et al (2024).
Successful antibiotic treatment of diabetic foot infection
“This study aims to evaluate outcomes from outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT) in the management of OM in DFU patients” Hassanin et al (2024).
Peripheral parenteral nutrition complications
“PPN proved to be a safe and effective therapy for short-term PN when managed by a nutrition support team. PPN has the potential to attenuate short-term nutrition deficits and prevent central venous access device insertion in selected patients, making it a valuable nutrition support therapy” Bidgood et al (2024).
Implantable port placement via persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“A chest wall venous infusion port was inserted via the left internal jugular vein. Due to the PLSVC, the catheter was adjusted to ensure proper placement” Wang et al (2024).
Review of handheld ultrasound for placement of peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“Ultrasound guided IV catheter (USGIV) access occurs frequently in Emergency Departments (EDs). This task is often performed using large, expensive, cart-based ultrasound systems (CBUS) which are frequently needed for other ED ultrasound functions and can be cumbersome to use and store. Handheld ultrasounds (HHUs) may be able to meet this need, but it is unknown if they function interchangeably with CBUS for USGIV placement” Malik et al (2024).
Close to zero CLABSI in one pediatric oncologic facility – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are critical infectious complications among pediatric hematology-oncology patients, and the management of central venous catheters (CVCs) by healthcare personnel can significantly influence the incidence of these infections” Turoldo et al (2024).
Ultrasound protocol for PICC tip location in neonates – Full Text
“Standardized US examinations have shown similar potential for evaluating the location of PICC lines when compared with radiographic studies. Implementing a standardized protocol in the NICU may facilitate the ultrasound assessment of PICC lines and reduce exposure to ionizing radiation” Firszt et al (2024).
Demographic-based disparities in CLABSI outcomes – Full Text
“This study highlights significant disparities in CLABSI outcomes based on demographic factors. Addressing these disparities is crucial for improving CLABSI management and healthcare equity. Further research should explore the underlying causes of these differences to inform targeted interventions” Dix et al (2024).
Vascular access device complications in paediatric critical care – Full Text
“Approximately 1 in 5 vascular devices had one or more complications in ICU, most devices continued to be used without removal, and some complications resolved” Gaetani et al (2024).
Empowering nurses with point-of-care ultrasound – Full Text
“Despite its growing integration into clinical practice, PoCUS training has mainly focused on physicians, leaving a gap for trained nurses who demonstrate similar proficiency in conducting scans and interpreting images” Gimenes et al (2024).
Blood culture results trigger of timely CLABSI identification – Full Text
“To address incorrect classifications of infectious events as CLABSI, the surveillance process was changed from using finalized blood culture to preliminary blood culture results as trigger of timely, in-depth reviews” Bischoff et al (2024).
Case study features hematoma following central venous puncture – Full Text
“We report the case of a 56-year-old male diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who developed a severe cervical hematoma following an ultrasound-guided right internal jugular vein catheterization” Fu et al (2024).
Syringe pump induction reduces propofol waste during TIVA – Full Text
“Syringe pump induction reduced propofol waste during TIVA, regardless of patient characteristics. Manual induction using a separate syringe should be reconsidered from an environmental and economic viewpoint” Windler et al (2024).
Complications associated with PICC tunneling
“The findings of this study suggest that both standard and pseudo-tunnels provide comparable levels of safety and comfort for patients. It was noted that Pseudotunnel offers an equivalent level of safety for patients with coagulation disorders related to PLT and INR, rendering it comparable to a “minimally invasive procedure,” which necessitates the same precautions as a non-tunneled PICC” Elli et al (2024).
Multiple peripheral IV access attempts case study
“This article presents an exemplar case study of a PIVC insertion to describe toxic stress responses a premature infant experienced during the procedure” Alsabti et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided cannulation training for foundation doctors – Full Text
“Confidence when performing PIVC with difficult access, regardless of USS, increased significantly following the course (p < 0.01). This was also true regarding confidence when performing USS-PIVC (p < 0.01.). Key themes identified included technical skills, confidence, and clinical utility" Pham et al (2024).
Impact of virtual reality on procedural pain in paediatric oncology
“To study the impact of using virtual reality on the perception of procedural pain and on the course of care in pediatric oncology” Jbebli et al (2024).