Standardizing Best Nursing Practice for Implanted Ports: Applying Evidence-based Professional Guidelines to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

New article on best practices for implanted ports to prevent CLABSI from the Journal of Infusion Nursing

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Totally implantable central venous port system infections October 29, 2020
"A frequent complication of central venous port systems (CVP) is infection (CVP-I), either local (CVP-LI) or a life-threatening blood stream infection (CVP-BSI)" Krümpelmann et al (2020). The citation Totally implantable central venous port system infections appeared on the IVTEAM Citation Library.
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Survey of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous practices October 29, 2020
"Data collected included demographics, practice-oriented information, procedural activities, and supplies used for UGPIV insertions" Moureau and Gregory (2020). The citation Survey of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous practices appeared on the IVTEAM Citation Library.
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Misplacement of PICCs following power-injection October 29, 2020
"Analysis of the data indicated that 1% of appropriately sited PICCs malposition following contrast CT injection and that the catheter is able to self-correct back to its original position" Wortley and Almerol (2020). The citation Misplacement of PICCs following power-injection appeared on the IVTEAM Citation Library.
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Review of PICC placement in neonates October 29, 2020
"PICCs are frequently inserted in a sterile zone cot-side procedure, one that requires an advanced knowledge base, technical skill and training" Hugill and van Rens (2020). The citation Review of PICC placement in neonates appeared on the IVTEAM Citation Library.
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The role of the infectious disease physician in PICC choice October 29, 2020
"Policies aimed at ensuring infectious disease physician approval prior to PICC placement for antimicrobials may improve patient safety" Vaughn et al (2020). The citation The role of the infectious disease physician in PICC choice appeared on the IVTEAM Citation Library.
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