Continuous infusion of antibiotics via elastomeric infusion pumps – Full Text
“Delivery of antimicrobial therapy using continuous infusions with EIP instead of CII can significantly decrease the nursing time and cost in both inpatient and outpatient care. For skin and soft tissue infections and sepsis, the utilisation of EIP is a cost-saving option in outpatient care compared with the use of CII” Hakkarainen et al (2024).
Antimicrobial central venous catheter study
“To collect real-world data to demonstrate the safety and performance of Arrowg+ard Blue® /Arrowg+ard Blue Plus® (AGB/AGB+) central venous catheters (CVCs)” Philbeck et al (2024).
Radial artery flow in the presence of an arterial catheter
“Adhering to the current guidelines, especially using ultrasound to ensure a catheter/artery ratio of at least 45%, can help maintain preserved perfusion through the cannulated radial artery” Elli et al (2024).
Pain relief options during peripheral IV catheter insertion – Full Text
“We found no difference in the pain intensity for PVC insertion between topical application of local anesthetic by lidocaine-prilocaine patch and intradermal injection of 2 % lidocaine” Yoshida et al (2024).
Comparison of peripheral cannula outcomes
“PIVCs with ultrasound guidance were apparently more effective than the blind ones, reducing the number of successive cannulations. Additionally, LPCs, with their greater length compared to SPCs, have proven to be more durable and may be recommended as emergency venous access in children requiring peripheral access for 4-15 days” Refosco et al (2024).
Effect of transdermal antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on catheter biofilms
“This experimental study aimed to examine the effectiveness of transdermal antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) with and without antimicrobial lock therapy (ALT), on catheter biofilms” Aysert-Yıldız et al (2024).
Optimizing peripheral IV access outcomes – Full Text
“This article reviews the benefits and the risks of peripheral I.V. catheter (PIVC) utilization, infusate characteristics and their impact on peripheral vasculature, PIVC site assessment and management, and PIVC research priorities” Nickel (2024).
The CLABSI burden among outpatients – Full Text
“However, central lines (CLs) are increasingly used outside of acute care hospitals, in locations such as the patient home, outpatient infusion or chemotherapy centers, skilled nursing or long-term care facilities, home-based or facility-based dialysis centers, and rehabilitation facilities. CLABSIs that arise in these settings are not included in surveillance or reported systematically” Oladapo-Shittu et al (2024).
Resuscitation with IV crystalloids in sepsis – Full Text
“With use of a validated machine learning algorithm, precision resuscitation in sepsis could fundamentally redefine international standards for intravenous fluid resuscitation” Bhavani et al (2024).
Preventive care for central venous access device-related thrombosis – Full Text
“This study aims to summarize the latest and best evidence on central venous access device-related thrombosis (CRT) in hospitalized children, which provides theoretical support for standardizing the preventive care practice of CRT in hospitalized children” Tian et al (2024).
Hospital-acquired bloodstream infections in adult intensive care units – Full Text
“The major sources of bloodstream infection among adult ICU patients were VRE and Candida species. Mortality was common in this population, particularly among patients who were resistant to medication. Hence, strategies to reduce hospital-acquired bloodstream infections are warranted” Albudayri et al (2024).
Virtual reality to offset fear of peripheral intravenous line placement
“Virtual reality (VR), which immerses users in a three-dimensional environment, typically via a head-mounted display, has been reported to decrease pain and anxiety during invasive procedures (Indovina et al., 2018)” Miyasaki and Robinson (2024).
Extravasation of intravenous CT contrast media
“Extrinsic warming of contrast helps reduce the incidence of allergic-like reactions and extravasations for Iohexol 350, but no significant difference was noted with Iopromide 300 even at low injection rates (<3.5 mL/sec)" Mahajan et al (2024).
Neonatal short peripheral catheter care bundle – Full Text
“Infiltration and dislodgement occurred frequently necessitating replacement of four of every five SPCs. Despite moderate compliance with the SPC care bundle, the high rates of unplanned SPC removal and short duration of catheter dwell time were unchanged” Dramowski et al (2024).
Infection prevention strategies for nursing practice
“IPC measures are crucial in preventing infections such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia” Hill et al (2024).
Non-traumatic extremity compartment syndrome
“The average in hospital-mortality for all NTECS etiologies was 20 %. While uncommon, many etiologies of NTECS exist and often manifest insidiously. 13% of patients who develop NTECS will require a skin graft / flap, or extremity amputation. 20 % of patients who develop NTECS die during their hospitalization” Smith et al (2024).
Review of antimicrobial waste in pediatric hospitals
“Proposed interventions to reduce waste included an early switch from intravenous to oral administration, required stop dates, standardized dosing times, and optimization of the pharmacy batching process” Plattner et al (2024).
Mucosal barrier injury central line-associated bloodstream infections
“These infections commonly occur by oral or gastrointestinal (GI) bacteria translocating through impaired gut or oral mucosa. Although strategies to prevent gut MBI-CLABSIs are well characterized, oral pathogen prevention strategies are lacking” Bledsaw et al (2024).
Early detection of CVC exit site infections – Full Text
“Exit-site infections (ESI) of central venous catheters for hemodialysis (CVC-HD) has been associated with early catheter removal and an increased risk of CVC-HD related bacteremia. No specific clinical scales to predict ESI have previously been validated” Cobo-Sánchez et al (2024).
Needlestick injuries and post-exposure prophylaxis
“The high prevalence of needlestick injuries among healthcare personnel occurred primarily during sampling and recapping. Reporting of NSIs was inadequate, and post-exposure testing and prophylaxis practices were substandard” Kiddeer et al (2024).
CLABSI rates based on insertion site location
“We aim to evaluate the association between central venous catheter (CVC) insertion site and microbiological CVC complications in a nationwide cohort” Cosme et al (2024).
PICC complication case study in a patient with sickle cell disease – Full Text
“We present the case of a West African male, age 45, with chronic osteomyelitis, who developed a life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE) due to peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) thrombosis, triggering a hemolytic crisis and thereby revealing HbSC disease” Ali et al (2024).
Complications associated with peripheral venous catheters – Full Text
“The endoscopy department can alert clinicians to PVC-associated complications. PVCs inserted in the emergency room were subject to a higher risk of phlebitis and/or colonization. Therefore, we recommend systematically replacing PVCs inserted in the emergency room within 48 h if preventive measures during insertion cannot be guaranteed” érez-Granda et al (2024).
Central venous access device adverse events in pediatric cancer patients – Full Text
“CVAD complication rates in this population remain high. TCVCs and PICCs are associated with increased complications relative to TIVADs. Insufficient evidence exists to guide device selection in this cohort, necessitating further research to determine the role of PICCs in pediatric cancer care” Nunn et al (2024).
Bacterial contamination of infusion-set components – Full Text
“To determine the prevalence of infusion-set bacterial contamination and compare the climate effects, we randomised operating rooms scheduled for total intravenous anaesthesia to handle procedures by infusion-set reuse or single-use. Both methods used dual single-use antireflux valves” Karlsson et al (2024).
Beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring for OPAT patients – Full Text
“Expansion of its use to outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy requires careful consideration of potential logistical and therapeutic barriers” Childs-Kean et al (2024).
Risk factors of difficult intravenous access and catheter failure
“This study aimed to clarify the actual situation of peripheral intravenous catheter placements in patients hospitalized in a general urology ward and investigate the risk factors for patient outcomes such as difficult intravenous access (DIVA) and catheter failure (CF)” Abe et al (2024).
Comparison of CVC malposition between left and right placement
“Catheter malposition after subclavian venous catheterization (SVC) is not uncommon and can lead to serious complications. This study hypothesized that the left access is superior to the right access in terms of catheter malposition after ultrasound-guided infraclavicular SVC due to the asymmetry of the bilateral brachiocephalic veins” Shin et al (2024).
Central venous catheter lock research protocol – Full Text
“While laboratory and clinical data are promising, tetra-EDTA (T-EDTA) has yet to be rigorously evaluated or introduced in cancer care as a catheter lock” Ullman et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter care in paediatrics
“To determine whether the I-DECIDED assessment and decision tool enhances peripheral intravenous catheter assessment, care and decision-making in paediatrics” Silva et al (2024).