Radial artery cannulation with mild sedation and analgesia – Full Text
“This study aimed to compare the success rates of resident physicians performing radial artery cannulation with mild sedation and analgesia versus without” Xi et al (2024).
Evaluation of intraosseous access – Full Text
“The advantages of using the intraosseous route for circulatory access include its reliability, ease of teaching, rapid use, and low complication rates. Despite sufficient knowledge of intraosseous access and training received at various courses; provider preference and other systemic barriers, lead to an overall reduction in intraosseous access being used in the clinical setting” Hlanze et al (2024).
How to insert peripheral intravenous cannula
“To provide holistic care, nurses should understand the indications for peripheral IV cannulation, which can be a short-term intervention for administering medicines, fluids and blood products, and for parenteral nutrition” Hill (2024).
Midline catheter associated fibroblastic sleeve
“Here we report the case of a 76-year-old woman with a 3 Fr/20 cm polyurethane midline catheter on which the development of a surrounding fibroblastic sleeve was documented during serial, routine ultrasound follow-up” Fabiani et al (2024).
Quality review of central venous catheter placement video on YouTube – Full Text
“The quality of information related to central venous catheter placement on YouTube is highly variable. Specifically, videos that provide valuable information and those that have the potential to mislead viewers do not have a noticeable difference in terms of views and popularity” Ağaçkıran and Ağaçkıran (2024).
Tunneled dialysis catheter placement in the end stage renal disease
“Translumbar catheter placement is associated with high technical success rates and prolonged patency, while the transhepatic approach serves as a last resort for patients with both superior and inferior vena cava occlusions” Raskin et al (2024).
Managing PICC site problems associated with toxic epidermal necrolysis
“We present a 69-year-old male with recurrent bladder tumor receiving atezolizumab via PICC, developing TEN and catheter-associated skin impairment (CASI)” Li et al (2024).
AI model for central catheter tip verification
“This study illustrates the potential of AI-based models in accurately and reliably determining CVC placement in chest x-rays. The proposed method shows high accuracy and offers improved interpretability, important for clinical decision-making. The findings also highlight the importance of dataset quality and diversity in training AI models for medical image analysis” Stroeder et al (2024).
Summary of implantable port procedural techniques – From pocket location to first time access
“This review comprehensively summarizes the diverse choices of implantation procedural techniques related to the pocket location, vein access, port specification, catheterization method, puncture guidance, single-incision technique, catheter tip positioning method, port fixation, skin closure, and first-use period” Wu et al (2024).
Removal of knotted guidewire during CVC placement – Full Text
“A very rare complication of guidewire knotting was observed despite the use of US-guidance during needle and wire placement. The use of US, computed tomography, and fluoroscopy were beneficial for diagnosis, while the hybrid operating room provided the optimal environment for the removal procedure” Matsushita et al (2024).
Bundle to reduce ECMO blood stream infection
“There is a high prevalence of blood stream infections (BSI) associated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in adults. The increasing use of ECMO coupled with the patient risk factors places patient at high risk for BSIs” Radhakrishnan et al (2024).
Risk prediction model for PICC-related bloodstream infections
“The present meta-analysis identified risk factors for PICC-RBSIs and developed a predictive model based on these findings, incorporating 10 risk factors that integrate both patient-specific and procedural factors” Zhang et al (2024).
Assessment of blood culture initial specimen diversion device – Full Text
“A model to simulate CVC colonization and contamination compared standard cultures with ISDD technique. ISDD detected 100% of colonized CVCs while decreasing false-positive cultures from 36% to 16%” Rupp et al (2024).
Central venous catheterisation training – Full Text
“The study focused on addressing the challenges in learning central venous catheterisation, particularly in reducing learner discomfort and enhancing procedural efficiency. A significant barrier faced by learners is fear and lack of awareness regarding arterial puncture, a common complication during CVC” Tsai et al (2024).
Video for venipuncture awareness education in children – Full Text
“For pediatric patients scheduled to undergo venipuncture, preprocedural education via a head-mounted display for immersive virtual reality was more effective compared with video-based education via a tablet in terms of reducing pain and distress” Lee et al (2024).
Fractures complicating intraosseous access in pediatric patients – Full Text
“This review supports the rarity of fracture as a complication following the use of an IO needle in pediatric age group, emphasizing the need for additional research to elucidate the underlying risk factors associated with fracture in these cases” Williams et al (2024).
Prevalence of needle stick injuries – Full Text
“Our study aims to determine the prevalence of NSIs among HCWs and its associated factors in a tertiary healthcare centre in Kerala, India” Raj et al (2024).
Interventions to reduce pain in children undergoing venipuncture – Full Text
“Buzzy and informational videos are potentially effective methods to facilitate venipuncture-related pain management in children. The use of pain management methods during venipuncture is recommended, especially in children younger than 10 years old” Kahriman et al (2024).
Relief of needle-related pain during blood collection – Full Text
“Pain reduction interventions, including topical anesthetic, cooling spray and audiovisual distraction, are effective methods for alleviating pain during venipuncture. Participants who received a topical anesthetic reported the lowest pain scores and highest levels of satisfaction” Puangrab et al (2024).
Pain and anxiety reduction during venipuncture in pediatric patients – Full Text
“Administering 0.5 mg/kg of oral Melatonin 30 min before venipuncture reduces procedure-related pain and anxiety in pediatric patients and may be associated with higher venipuncture success rates” Rahafard et al (2024).
Venipuncture pain in premature newborns – Full Text
“Both methods proved effective in reducing pain and improving physiological variables. However, due to the superior effectiveness of sucrose administration, it is recommended as a cost-effective and easily implementable method in NICUs” Ghaemmaghami et al (2024).
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).
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Removal of broken umbilical vein catheter – Full Text
“Herein, we describe a neonate with a broken umbilical vein catheter (UVC) stuck in the right atrium and inferior vena cava (IVC), and its successful, uneventful removal via the transfemoral route” Aggarwal et al (2024).
PICC and midline catheter meta-analysis – Full Text
“Compared to MC, PICC appears to be a safer intravenous catheterization option for adult patients, exhibiting fewer complications. However, the higher associated costs and lower satisfaction rates of PICC warrant serious attention” Wen et al (2024).
MRSA osteomyelitis treatment – OPAT or oral switch – Full Text
“We compared clinical outcomes for children with MRSA osteomyelitis with associated bacteremia who were transitioned to discharge oral antibiotic therapy to those discharged on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)” Olson et al (2024).
IV administration routes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text
“This study highlights the benefits of early intervention and upper extremity access for drug administration in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Intraosseous access may serve as a viable alternative to intravenous access” Yang et al (2024).
Supply chain role in hemodialysis associated CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“The review of CLABSI data over the course of the program showed a nearly 16% reduction in HD-CLABSI events per 1000 catheter days following standardization of HD-CVC end cap supply.” Blayney et al (2024).
Impact of nursing leadership style on HAI
“Authentic and transformational nurse leadership styles can foster targeted interventions and improvements tailored to preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections” Cappelli et al (2024).
UEDVT outcome in CVC and non-CVC patients
“There are no significant prognostic differences between patients with and without CVC hospitalized for UEDVT” Novalbos-Partida et al (2024).
OPAT service in the Republic of Ireland – Full Text
“OPAT use in PJI is growing. Cumulatively, it has saved 26,992 hospital bed-days. Although S-OPAT is the preferred strategy and should be considered for all patients, our data demonstrate that health care-administered OPAT is required more frequently in older patients” Moynan et al (2024).
Self management of your PICC line
“Available research evidence suggests that self-management education is effective in reducing PICC catheter-related complications in patients with PICC placement” Qi et al (2024).
Understanding central venous catheter complications
“This systematic review and meta-analysis by Teja et al provides important findings about some CVC complications globally and at the venous site” Lorente (2024).
Extravasation management in neonates and pediatrics
“Clinicians reported challenges and inconsistencies in neonatal and pediatric extravasation injury identification and management. This underscores the need for effective monitoring and identification, standardized management practices, and education to minimize the burdens of extravasation for patients, families, and the health care system” Nguyen et al (2024).
Midline-associated bloodstream infections
“A MABSI rate similar to the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate was found. A large number of MABSI were caused by Staphylococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp., as has previously been reported for CLABSI” Choudhury et al (2024).
Midline or PICC for OPAT – Full Text
“In this study, midline catheters appeared to be safe alternatives to PICCs for OPAT, particularly if infusions were planned for 14 or fewer days” Paje et al (2024).
Appropriateness of intravenous fluid prescriptions
“Inappropriate IV fluid use is frequent in hospitalised patients, and results in significant costs. Optimisation strategies are needed” Sneyers et al (2024).
Pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous meropenem
“Subcutaneous meropenem appears to be well tolerated and has a favourable pharmacokinetic profile. Either 1.5 g twice daily or 3 g as a 24 h subcutaneous infusion could be considered for future evaluation” Murray et al (2024).
Intravenous dressing integrity bundle – Full Text
“The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to determine if gum mastic adhesive and hemostatic powder would improve dressing integrity and decrease CLABSI rates related to disruption of central line dressings” Gaskill et al (2024).
Intraoperative implantable port catheter malposition – Full Text
“This study presents an in-depth exploration of various adjustment methods for intraoperative catheter malposition by guidewires in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP)” Zhang and Wu (2024).
PICC-related thrombosis prophylaxis – Full Text
“To evaluate and analyse the quality of clinical practice guidelines for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-related thrombosis) to identify the most current and effective prophylactic measures recommended in the guidelines” Zhang et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention position paper – Full Text
“A panel of experts convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has reviewed and consolidated current recommendations for preventing vascular catheter infections, particularly central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Rosenthal et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis diagnosis – Full Text
“Our method excels in predicting early PICC-RVT risks, especially in asymptomatic patients. The findings in this paper offers insights into controllable PICC risk factors that could benefit vast patients and reduce disease burden through stratification and early intervention” Li et al (2024).
IVTEAM25 IV Conference
“IVTEAM25 is the fifth IV conference from IVTEAM. Our very successful events were free for NHS staff. We are pleased to announce that our IVTEAM 25 event will continue to be free for NHS staff” IVTEAM (2025).
Central venous catheter blood specimen collection methods
“A quasi-experimental study comparing the mixing and discard methods of laboratory specimen techniques in an adult acute care setting was conducted over a 30-month period. Primary end points were delta hemoglobin (Hgb) and transfusion rates” Sarver et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter securement
“Studies have not demonstrated the effectiveness of the different types of dressings in reducing the rate of complications. The purpose of this study was to determine which type of dressing is most beneficial in reducing the rate of complications” Ferraz-Torres et al (2024).
Pharmacist-driven OPAT vancomycin monitoring program – Full Text
“Current vancomycin monitoring guidelines recommend monitoring 24-hour area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) to minimum inhibitory concentration ratios for patients with serious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections” Gillett et al (2024).
Guidelines for CLABSI prevention
“Before and after the application of the evidence, there was a significant increase in the knowledge, belief, and behavior of healthcare workers on CLABSI prevention and control, especially in the acquisition of related knowledge (χ2 = 26.648 p < 0.001). The associated implementation rate was also significantly improved, with a significant decrease in CLABSI incidence from 0.29 per 1000 to 0.11 per 1000 (χ2 = 8.625 p = 0.004)" Yang et al (2024).
Midline catheter for home IV antibiotic treatment
“The authors found a low prevalence of midline catheter-associated complications in patients undergoing HIAT. The use of antireflux needleless connectors should be considered to reduce obstructions” Cabrero et al (2024).
Nurse-driven CLABSI risk factor screening tool
“This novel screening tool effectively identified high-risk patients to target resources and promoted improvements in CLABSI-prevention processes in the PICU and PCICU” Morgenstern et al (2024).
CLABSI risk in home parenteral nutrition patients
“The CLABSI rate was 1.02/1000 catheter days. Most CLABSIs were caused by Enterobacterales (22%, n = 12/55) and Candida sp. (22%, n = 12/55). Empiric antimicrobial therapy was adequate in only 25% (n = 7/28), and the median time to effective antibiotic therapy was 22.7 h (interquartile range 4.8-29.8)” Hoey et al (2024).
Antimicrobial-resistant CLABSI in adult intensive care units – Full Text
“We demonstrate a decreasing incidence of CLABSI in Victorian adult ICU and an increasing burden of infections due to CNS. No significant time trend increases in antimicrobial-resistant organisms, including MRSA, vancomycin-resistant E. faecium, and ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli were observed” Lim et al (2024).
Bacterial contamination during drug administration
“The authors found that plastic syringes caused approximately equivalent PIS-induced contamination and that glass syringes caused substantially more contamination than plastic syringes. However, syringes equipped with a plastic cover exhibited no contamination” Kawakami et al (2024).