Intraosseous adrenaline for adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“Intraosseous adrenaline for adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: Faster access with worse outcomes” Morgan et al (2020).
PICC use in elderly patients with dementia
“In elderly patients with dementia, PICCs might be one of the options during the treatment of acute illness as well as for prolonged support during end-of-life care” Nakano et al (2020).
Compartment syndrome of the forearm caused by contrast medium extravasation
“We report a patient, who developed compartment syndrome of the forearm after extravasation of contrast medium and review the available literature on this subject” van Veelen et al (2020).
Hemochromatosis and patient care considerations for the infusion nurse
“Due to different causes, primary and secondary hemochromatosis have different patient care considerations for the infusion nurse” Becker (2020).
Intraosseous access in the resuscitation of trauma patients
“The objective of this review was to examine the evidence for intraosseous catheters in trauma resuscitation, and to highlight areas for future research” Tyler et al (2020).
Implantable access port insertion through the subclavian vein
“Our study confirmed the safety and tolerability of totally implantable venous access port insertion through percutaneous subclavian vein with high technical success and low complication rates” Velioğlu et al (2019).
Peripherally inserted central venous catheter for children and young adults
“Our data suggest that PICC is safe and effective in pediatric and young adult patients receiving long-term treatment” Suzuki et al (2020).
Ultrasound femoral artery catheterisation in newborns
“Ultrasound-guided vascular access is a technique that can increase safety as well as technical and procedural success when performing invasive cardiovascular procedures” Boran et al (2020).
Transfusion of the bleeding trauma patient associated with risk of infectious complications
“Transfusion of the bleeding trauma patient was associated with a dose dependent increased risk of infectious complications” Nederpelt et al (2020).
Bloodstream infection in children with malignancies
“This study provides updated epidemiology in BSIs and helps with the prevention and management of suspected BSIs in vulnerable patients” Tang et al (2020).
Low incidence of PICC-related DVT compared with the literature
“The use of long-term PICC in our patients with gastrointestinal cancer was safe, with a low incidence of PICC-related DVT compared with the literature” Gil Torralvo et al (2020).
Success of jugular vein catheterization under ultrasound guidance in infants
“Our study results suggest that ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation is a safe and effective technique in pediatric population weighing less than 5 kg” Altun et al (2019).
Infusion nurses offer compassionate care to patients who use substances
“Infusion nurses have a unique opportunity to compassionately engage individuals with substance use problems” Knapp and Gilles (2020).
Hyperemesis Gravidarum and the role of the infusion nurse
“Effectively managing HG requires an understanding of both physical and psychosocial stressors, recognition of potential risks and complications, and proactive assessment and treatment strategies using innovative clinical tools” MacGibbon (2020).
Optimization of perioperative intravenous fluid treatment
“Optimization of the perioperative fluid treatment often results in enhanced postoperative outcome, reduced perioperative complications and shortened hospitalization” Well et al (2020).
Effectiveness of vialon biomaterial versus teflon catheters for peripheral IV placement
“This study concluded that vialon biomaterial catheter (BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC winged) demonstrates longer dwell time of PIVC, lower phlebitis rate and phlebitis score than teflon catheter (BD Venflon™)” Kuş et al (2020).
Video modeling and feedback shortened time to IV skill completion
“Video modeling and feedback shortened time to IV skill completion, reduced complications, and improved satisfaction in novice medical students” You et al (2020).
Safety of the central venous administration of potassium chloride
“Our study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the central venous infusion of 20 mEq KCl in 100 cc 5% dextrose in sterile water administered over 1 hour” Hootkins et al (2019).
Standardized volume dosing protocol of 23.4% hypertonic saline
“Standardized volume dosing of 23.4% hypertonic saline (HTS) exists for adults, but the concentration, dosing and administration of HTS in pediatrics is variable” Cummings et al (2020).
Whole blood infusion via the IO route in traumatic hemorrhagic shock
“This is the first report of whole blood infusion via the IO route in traumatic hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting” Allon et al (2020).
Management of drug extravasation according to tissue toxicity mechanisms
“This review discusses the management of drug extravasations according to their mechanism(s) of toxicity on tissues” David et al (2020).
Experience of cancer patients with central venous catheters
“Understanding of the cultural aspect of South Korean patients who practice the traditional Confucian ethics of “unaltering one’s body” and are therefore reluctant to have CVCs inserted into their bodies” Park and Lee (2020).
Are all cubital fossa venipuncture sites safe?
“The aim of the present observational study was to identify safe and suitable venipuncture sites for nursing in the clinical setting using ultrasonography” Mukai et al (2020).
Resource impact model for clinics treating iron deficiency anemia
“The aim was to develop a resource impact model to calculate the cost of establishing an IV iron clinic and model resource impact of different IV irons” Loughnane et al (2020).
Anaphylaxis secondary to albumin infusion
“To describe intraoperative administration of albumin as a cause of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest in an adolescent with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis” Daniel et al (2020).
Impact of body posture change on PICC tip position
“To evaluate the influence of body posture change on the peripherally inserted central catheter tip position in Chinese cancer patients” Liu et al (2020).
Ultrasound assessment of peripheral blood vessels for chemotherapy administration
“This study was conducted to survey induration incidence and risk factors, and investigation for actual condition of induration” Abe-Do et al (2020).
Safety evaluation of continuously infused tazobactam in the outpatient setting
“Ceftolozane/tazobactam delivered as a continuous infusion may be a safe, effective, and convenient way to treat infections caused by P aeruginosa” Jones et al (2020).
Removal of a retained intracardiac guidewire fragment
“A retained intravascular foreign body is a well-known complication of central venous catheter placement in children as well as in adults” Özer et al (2019).
Multipronged approach to combat CLABSI and catheter-related thrombosis
“Antimicrobial and antithrombotic activity is achieved through the integration of a nitric oxide donor, while the nonfouling surface is achieved using a covalently bound phosphorylcholine-based polyzwitterionic copolymer topcoat” Singha et al (2020).