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?

Reducing IV catheter-related thrombosis using a vessel ratio risk reduction tool October 17, 2017
In vascular access practices, the internal vessel size is considered important, and a catheter to vessel ratio (CVR) is recommended to assist clinicians in selecting the most appropriate-sized device for the vessel” Spencer and Mahoney (2017). Abstract: In vascular access practices, the internal vessel size is considered important, and a catheter to vessel r […]
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Nurses are reliable at determining ideal PICC tip location October 17, 2017
Our results demonstrate that the measurement of distance between catheter tip and tracheal carina performed by a nurse provide a convenient and reliable way to determine position of PICC tip” Zhang et al (2017). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Accurate identification of position of a central venous catheter tip is important to reduce catheter-related complications. […]
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Venous pain induced by peripheral intravenous administration of oxaliplatin October 17, 2017
The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of comprehensive intervention care for venous pain in colorectal cancer patients receiving oxaliplatin” Kawazoe et al (2017). Abstract: Background: Venous pain induced by peripheral intravenous administration of oxaliplatin remains clinically unresolved. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the […]
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An update on clinical practice associated with home parenteral nutrition October 17, 2017
This updated tutorial reviews many of the concepts and challenges that must be considered for successful care that helps to focus on the patients and their quality of life” Kiby et al (2017). Abstract: The trend in modern medicine is to transition care from the hospital to home or other nonacute settings as soon as [...]
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Home parenteral nutrition and vascular access related complications October 17, 2017
Good catheter care requires an experienced multidisciplinary team using appropriate vascular devices, trained to identify and aggressively treat catheter-related bloodstream infections, catheter occlusions, and catheter-related thrombosis” Dibb and Lal (2017). Abstract: Patients with chronic intestinal failure are dependent on parenteral nutrition (PN) to ma […]
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