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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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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