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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Management of cancer-associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis May 23, 2018
The objective of this study was to determine risk factors for UEDVT and the rates of recurrence and bleeding in a real-world setting” ALKindi et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Data on management of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) in patients with cancer is limited. The objective of this study was to determine risk factors [...]
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Prevalence of central vein stenosis in patients referred for vein mapping May 23, 2018
Central vein stenosis is considered to be common in patients on hemodialysis but its exact prevalence is not known. In this study, we report the prevalence of central vein stenosis in patients with CKD referred for vein mapping” Tedla et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Central vein stenosis is considered to be common in [...]
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Recent developments in molecular based bloodstream infection diagnostic platforms May 23, 2018
To review recent developments in molecular based diagnostic platforms used for the identification of bloodstream infections, with a focus on assays performed directly on blood samples and positive blood cultures” Peker et al (2018). Abstract: Background: Bloodstream infections are a major cause of death with increasing incidence and severity. Blood cultures […]
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Influence of needle gauge used for venipuncture in cats May 23, 2018
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different needle sizes used to obtain blood via jugular venipuncture in cats on routine measures of hemostasis” Solbak et al (2018). Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different needle sizes used to obtain blood via jugular venipuncture [...]
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Principles of fluid management and stewardship in sepsis May 23, 2018
There are only four major indications for intravenous fluid administration: aside from resuscitation, intravenous fluids have many other uses including maintenance and replacement of total body water and electrolytes, as carriers for medications and for parenteral nutrition” Malbrain et al (2018). Abstract In patients with septic shock, the administration of […]
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