Relationship between healthcare inequities and peripheral IV catheter outcomes – Full Text
“Placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is a routine procedure in hospital settings. The primary objective is to explore the relationship between healthcare inequities and PIVC outcomes” Mielke et al (2024).
Catheter linked thrombosis in neonates – Full Text
“Many factors should be considered in prediction of patients at risk of thrombosis including sepsis, femoral line insertion, low platelet count and PRBCs-transfusions. In our analysis, PRBCs-transfusion through peripheral intravenous lines (PIVs) was the strongest factor associated with CVC-linked thrombosis” Farag et al (2024).
Implantable ports for patients needing intermittent long-term apheresis
“The introduction of a novel device configuration of venous access ports for intermittent apheresis resulted in higher flow rates and less total time for treatment. Use of tPA was greatly reduced” Howlett et al (2024).
Central venous catheter-related thrombosis in the presence of paraplegia or tetraplegia
“These results suggest (a) that the presence of paraplegia or tetraplegia is not necessarily associated with an increased risk of CRT, (b) that the adoption of well-designed insertion bundles plays a key role in minimizing non-infectious complications, and (c) that the insertion of FICCs by direct cannulation of the superficial femoral vein at mid-thigh in paraplegic/tetraplegic patients may have the same advantages which have been described in the general population”
Topical anesthetic use for peripheral IV access – Full Text
“Through systems and culture change, awareness of the importance of pain prevention for venous access procedures increased, and patient-centered care improved with greater collaboration between nurses, providers, and families for venous access planning” Lewis et al (2024).
IV cetirizine premedication to mitigate infusion-related reactions
“As more therapeutics have premedication required or recommended, IV cetirizine should be considered an antihistamine for preventing and treating IRRs. In this article, we describe a patient whose IRR was successfully managed with IV cetirizine and discuss first- vs. second-generation H1 antihistamines and their use in treating and preventing IRRs” Tyler et al (2024).
Real-time intravenous fluid level sensor
“Ultra high frequency (UHF) passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag-based sensors are proposed for intravenous (IV) fluid level monitoring in medical Internet of Things (IoT) applications” Tajin et al (2024).
Cost of antibiotics and additional length of stay in ICU – Full Text
“Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients significantly complicate the normal hospitalization process and affect patients’ condition, length of hospitalization, mortality, and treatment cost. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence and economic burden of HAIs” Zolfaghari et al (2024).
Femoral PICC malposition in renal vein – Full Text
“Malposition is a relatively rare complication associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), particularly in cases of superficial femoral vein (SFV) catheterization. To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to report this rare case of SFV PICC malposition in the contralateral renal vein” Young et al (2024).
Learning curve of ultrasound-guided implantable port placement in children – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided percutaneous CVP placement was a safe surgery that allowed a beginner pediatric surgeon to overcome the learning curve after only 15 cases and involved a relatively small number of complications compared with other pediatric surgeries” Jeon et al (2024).
Predicting peripheral intravenous catheter-associated phlebitis – Full Text
“This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning-based model for predicting the incidence of PIVC-related phlebitis in critically ill patients” Yasuda et al (2024).
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CRBSI rates – Full Text
“Our study shows an increase in the incidence rate of C-RBSI during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a discrete decrease after that. C-RBSI episodes were mainly caused by coagulase-negative Staphylococci but with a rise in Gram-negative bacilli” Pérez-Granda et al (2024).
Microbiological indicators of infusion phlebitis
“This study evaluated the occurrence of phlebitis and its associated-clinical and microbiological indicators” Lopes et al (2024).
Impact of BMI on implantable port access
“The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and the success rate of transaxillary intravenous port implantation in breast cancer patients” Shao et al (2024).
BSI risk factors associated with allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation – Full Text
“This retrospective study aimed to clarify the incidence, pathogens, and risk factors associated with BSI within the first 30 days after allogeneic HCT in children/adolescents and young adults (AYAs)” Sajiki et al (2024).
Digital fluid balance monitoring technology
“Innovations in healthcare technologies have the potential to address challenges, including the monitoring of fluid balance” Leinum et al (2024).
Safety of neonatal skin-to-skin contact with umbilical venous catheters
“Prospective observational study in newborns less than 35 weeks’ gestation. UVC-related adverse events were compared between neonates who performed SSC and those who didn’t. The incidence of catheter-related displacement, leak, loss, hemorrhage, malfunction and bloodstream infection (CRBSI) was studied” Montaner-Ramon et al (2024).
GAVeCeLT consensus on central venous access devices in critically ill patients
“Thus, the Italian Group of Venous Access Devices (GAVeCeLT) has decided to offer an updated compendium of the main strategies-old and new-that should be adopted for minimizing catheter-related complications in the adult critically ill patient” Pinelli et al (2024).
Arterial port implantation for hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy
“Total complication rate of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy port use is high, but serious complications are rare” Meyblum et al (2024).
Extravasation treatment in dogs – Full Text
“This report describes 3 cases of VE-induced tissue injury in dogs. In addition, this report describes the use of perivascular terbutaline infiltration and topical nitroglycerin application as therapeutic management for VE in dogs” Lathroum et al (2024).
Thromboembolism after removal of tunnelled central venous haemodialysis catheter
“There was no evidence of fatal or non-fatal PE’s occurring in the 7 days following TCVC removal. This would support the practice of removing TCVCs without the need for ultrasound screening and without a period of systemic anticoagulation” Macpherson et al (2024).
Ultrasound assessment of short peripheral catheter failure
“Currently, the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score (VIP) is the most used tool to verify the presence of inflammatory complications (phlebitis and thrombophlebitis). However, ultrasound signs (US) may be an attractive alternative” Giustivi et al (2024).
Needleless connector technology as a CLABSI risk reduction strategy – Full Text
“The use of the Clave NCT, in and of itself, is an effective risk reduction strategy for CLABSI prevention, reduced mortality, and substantial cost savings” Ryder and Battle (2024).
Graduated vascular access in the hypotensive patient – Full Text
” Obtaining intravenous access in hypotensive patients is challenging and may critically delay resuscitation. The Graduated Vascular Access for Hypotensive Patient (GAHP) protocol leverages intraosseous fluid boluses to specifically dilate proximal veins” Saab et al (2024).
Prevention and management of catheter-related thrombosis in sickle cell disease – Full Text
“Indwelling CVADs (CVCs) require a surgical procedure for insertion, but have lower infection rates and present much simpler and quicker access on transfusion days and at other times. These are often therefore the preferred option for this patient cohort. However, catheter-associated VTE is a common and significant complication in these patients” Woodward et al (2024).
Central venous access device removal complications in children – Full Text
“In our experience, almost 10% of CVAD removals in children result in complications. These findings are associated with an indwelling time >2 years; strategies to prevent complicated removals should be considered in children requiring long-term central venous access” Liu et al (2024).
IV fluid therapy in infants with sepsis – Full Text
“This study aimed to compare the effect of two methods of maintenance intravenous fluid therapy on hyponatremia in hospitalized infants with sepsis” Milani et al (2024).
Difficult intravenous access in the paediatric emergency department – Full Text
“The present study identified multiple patient, proceduralist and situational factors that were associated with DIVA in the paediatric ED” Dunstan et al (2024).
Jugular vein central catheter length prediction – Full Text
“This study aimed to determine an equation to estimate the optimal insertion length for catheter placement via the posterior approach of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in cancer patients” Chen et al (2024).
VTE risk assessment model for inpatients with cancer – Full Text
“This study developed a new VTE risk assessment model – Alfalfa-inpatient-CAT model – for hospitalized cancer patients at high risk of thrombosis” Chen et al (2024).