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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Stability data pertaining to OPAT antibiotic infusions in warmer climates March 28, 2020
“To determine if there are sufficient stability data to confirm appropriate prescribing of antibiotics commonly used in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in warmer climates” Perks et al (2020). Abstract: AIM: To determine if there are sufficient stability data to confirm appropriate prescribing of antibiotics commonly used in outpatient pare […]
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Y-site administration of antibiotics with common intravenous medications March 28, 2020
“Imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam was found to be compatible with a wide range of intravenous medications, facilitating co-administration with various IV medications” Ghazi et al (2020). Abstract: PURPOSE: Imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam has shown efficacy in complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections in the RESTORE IMI-1 study, and it was recentl […]
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Infusion pump or standard IV push injection to deliver naloxone treatment March 28, 2020
“Naloxone infusion using an infusion pump may be safer with regard to hemodynamic stability, resulting in shorter hospitalization periods, and fewer posttreatment complications” Dadpour et al (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The optimal goal of naloxone infusion in intensive care units is to ameliorate opioid-induced side effects in therapy or eliminate the sym […]
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Occupational exposure in health care personnel to antineoplastic drugs March 28, 2020
“This article aims to provide a literature review on the occupational exposure of health care personnel to antineoplastic drugs and to reflect the current status in Hong Kong” Yu (2020). Abstract: Despite the benefits for patients as cancer treatment, antineoplastic drugs may cause adverse effects not only in patients but also in health care personnel. [...] […]
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Effects of humeral intraosseous epinephrine in a pediatric hypovolemic cardiac arrest porcine model March 28, 2020
“Aims of the study were to determine the effects of humerus intraosseous (HIO) versus intravenous (IV) administration of epinephrine in a hypovolemic, pediatric pig model” Neill et al (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Aims of the study were to determine the effects of humerus intraosseous (HIO) versus intravenous (IV) administration of epinephrine in a hypovolem […]
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