July 2017 – Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

July 30, 2017July 3, 2017

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Vascular Access Referral Policies in CKD

New article on Vascular Access Referral policies cost-effectiveness with Chronic Kidney Disease from American Journal of Kidney Disease

Cost-effectiveness analysis of vascular access referral policies in CKD

July 30, 2017July 3, 2017

Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department: Types of Access, Indications, and Complications.

New article on review of pediatric vascular access in the Emergency Department from Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice

Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department: Types of Access, Indications, and Complications.

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017

Nomogram predicted risk of peripherally inserted central catheter related thrombosis

New article on a risk nomogram to predict PICC-related thrombosis from Nature Scientific Reports (free OpenAccess)

Nomogram predicted risk of peripherally inserted central catheter related thrombosis

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July 23, 2017July 3, 2017

Beware: The femoral haemodialysis catheter – a surgeon’s perspective.

New article on the femoral hemodialysis catheter from a surgical perspective from the South African Medical Journal

Beware: The femoral haemodialysis catheter – a surgeon’s perspective

July 21, 2017June 29, 2017

A comparison of longitudinal and transverse approaches to ultrasound-guided axillary vein cannulation by experienced operators

New article on comparisons of longitudinal and transverse approaches to axillary vein cannulation under ultrasound from Journal of Thoracic Disease

A comparison of longitudinal and transverse approaches to ultrasound-guided axillary vein cannulation by experienced operators

July 18, 2017June 30, 2017

Vascular Access in the Elderly: Does One Size Fit All?

New article on vascular access in the elderly from American Journal of Nephrology

Vascular Access in the Elderly: Does One Size Fit All?

Case of living donor liver transplantation complicated by central catheter thrombosis November 14, 2018
We encountered a case of thrombosis developing on the sixth day after surgery, in a patient with a PreSep Central Venous Oximetry Catheter™ placed in the internal jugular vein” Shiba et al (2016). Abstract: Central venous catheter-related infection and thrombosis frequently occur, leading to serious complications in some cases. We encountered a case of throm […]
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Implantable ports for prophylactic RBC exchanges in sickle cell patients November 14, 2018
Red blood cell exchange (RCE) procedures are commonly used for stroke prevention in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. We compared two different dual lumen ports used for RCE because differences between the port and catheter design may lead to functional variance” Lawicki et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Red blood cell exchange (RCE) procedures are com […]
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Point of care ultrasound in localizing central venous line tip position November 14, 2018
The primary objective was to study agreement between X-rays and point of care ultrasound (POC-US) in determining central venous line (CVL) tip position” Zaghloul et al (2018). Abstract: The primary objective was to study agreement between X-rays and point of care ultrasound (POC-US) in determining central venous line (CVL) tip position. The secondary objecti […]
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Central line maintenance bundle for dislodgement and infection prevention November 14, 2018
Although research has shown frequent, scheduled dressing changes using the chlorhexidine patch decreases infection rates, the risk of dislodgement and skin breakdown for NICU infants outweighs the potential benefit of decreased infection” Short (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Infants in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) often receive medications or nutrit […]
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What is the impact of home parenteral nutrition on hospital re-admission November 14, 2018
Unplanned re-admissions for patients with IF accounted for a third of all hospitalisations in those on HPN and the majority were due to CRBSI” Burden et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) provides fluid and nutrition essential for the survival of patients with type 3 intestinal failure (IF). However, it is associated with [... […]
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