December 2017 – Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

December 24, 2017July 19, 2017

Poor adherence to guidelines for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI): results of a worldwide survey

New article on review of worldwide CLABSI due to poor guideline adherence from the journal Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control

Poor adherence to guidelines for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI): results of a worldwide survey

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December 18, 2017July 19, 2017

The Relationship Between Parenteral Nutrition and Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections

New article between parenteral nutrition and CLABSI from the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

The Relationship Between Parenteral Nutrition and Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections

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December 10, 2017July 19, 2017

Do Clinicians Understand Quality Metric Data? An Evaluation in a Twitter-Derived Sample

New article on understanding Twitter-based quality metric data from Journal of Hospital Medicine

Do Clinicians Understand Quality Metric Data? An Evaluation in a Twitter-Derived Sample

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December 3, 2017July 19, 2017

Antiseptic barrier cap effective in reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis

New article on a systematic review and meta-analysis of antiseptic barrier cap to reduce CLABSI from International Journal of Nursing Studies

Antiseptic barrier cap effective in reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Vascular access in breast cancer survivors January 27, 2020
Due to increased survival, breast cancer survivors go on to develop other healthcare issues that may require vascular access. Therefore, long-held beliefs with regards to risk factors and preventative measures need to be challenged” Larocque and McDiarmid (2019). Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Breast cancer related lymphedema (BC […]
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Does tapping enhance vasodilation for venipuncture? January 27, 2020
This study evaluated whether tapping enhances vasodilation in individuals with veins that are relatively difficult to palpate” Ichimura et al (2020). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated whether tapping enhances vasodilation in individuals with veins that are relatively difficult to palpate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty participants (4 men and 16 wo […]
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Co-administration of multiple intravenous medicines January 27, 2020
This study explores ICU nurses’ views on the everyday practice surrounding co-administration of multiple IV medicines down the same lumen” Oduyale et al (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Co-administration of multiple intravenous (IV) medicines down the same lumen of an IV catheter is often necessary in the intensive care unit (ICU) while ensuring medicine compat […]
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Insulin adsorption in ICU infusion sets January 27, 2020
Insulin adsorption has been observed in ICU delivery lines, and is especially problematic in the delivery of insulin within the neonatal ICU” Knopp et al (2019). Abstract: Insulin adsorption has been observed in ICU delivery lines, and is especially problematic in the delivery of insulin within the neonatal ICU. This paper presents a two state [...] The post […]
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Forecasting hypotension during vasopressor infusion January 27, 2020
For optimal management of hypotension during continuous vasopressor infusion, this study investigated two forecasting models, logistic regression (LR) and auto-regressive (AR) models, to predict sustained hypotension episodes (SHEs) in the ICU, before the SHE occurred” Shin et al (2019). Abstract: For optimal management of hypotension during continuous vasop […]
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