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?

Proof of concept for a strategy to reduce CLABSI rates in pediatric patients March 21, 2019
The results of this study offer a proof of concept for a strategy to reduce CLABSI rates in pediatric patients who reside in remote and low-resource environments and are undergoing HPN” Fuchs et al 92019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are major sources of morbidity, death, and healthcare costs in patients who […]
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Vascular access in children requiring maintenance haemodialysis March 21, 2019
Here we present clinical practice recommendations for AVFs and CVLs in children with ESKD” Shroff et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: There are three principle forms of vascular access available for the treatment of children with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) by haemodialysis: tunnelled catheters placed in a central vein (central venous lines, CVLs), arter […]
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Stability of mycophenolate mofetil in polypropylene 5% dextrose infusion bags March 21, 2019
We studied the stability of 1-10 mg/mL Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in polypropylene (PP) 5% dextrose infusion bags prepared from Cellcept® and a generic brand name (Micofenolato de Mofetilo Accord) at different storage temperatures. To ensure chemical compatibility during preparation, we also tested MMF sorption to the EQUASHIELD® closed-system drug transfer […]
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Iatrogenic acquired peripheral AVF following venous catheterisation in a cat March 21, 2019
This report describes a case of iatrogenic acquired peripheral AVF following venous catheterisation in a cat” Graziano et al (2019). Abstract: CASE SUMMARY: A 10-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented with a 4 month history of slow, progressive swelling and intermittent multifocal bleeding of the distal right forepaw that progressively d […]
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Parenteral versus oral iron for treatment of iron deficiency anaemia March 21, 2019
The burden of iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy and post-partum continues to remain high especially in India. Challenges to treatment include gastrointestinal side effects and non compliance to oral iron therapy. Newer parenteral formulations need to be explored as alternatives” Radhika et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The burden of iron deficien […]
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