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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Prediction of right internal jugular vein central catheter length July 18, 2019
The appropriate depth of right internal jugular venous (RIJV) catheterization is still under debated. In this study, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is used to develop a prediction formula for fixed RIJV catheter depth” Ju et al (2019). Abstract: PURPOSE: The appropriate depth of right internal jugular venous (RIJV) catheterization is still under deba […]
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Failures of midline catheters in a hospital in the home program July 18, 2019
Women experienced higher rates of midline catheter failure than men. The proportion of patients with midline catheters receiving continuous infusions who experienced a failure was markedly higher than those receiving bolus doses” Dickson et al (2019). Abstract: A cluster of 11 midline catheter failures occurred during a 2-week period in a Hospital in the Hom […]
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MDT associated hospital-wide reduction in CLABSI July 18, 2019
Few data are available on hospital-wide incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates in patients with central venous catheter (CVC) in China” Han et al 92019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Few data are available on hospital-wide incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates in patients with central venous cat […]
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Parenteral nutrition administration by critical care nurses in Iran July 18, 2019
In Iran, nurses are responsible for administering parenteral nutrition (PN) to hospitalized patients in intensive care units (ICUs). However, little information is available among nurses in Iran regarding best practices in PN administration” Taherkhani et al 92019).. Abstract: In Iran, nurses are responsible for administering parenteral nutrition (PN) to hos […]
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Gloved hand disinfection improved hand hygiene July 18, 2019
The aim of this study was to improve hand hygiene compliance by implementing gloved hand disinfection as a resource-neutral process optimization strategy” Fehlinga et al (2019). Summary: Background: Hand hygiene compliance even before infection prone procedures (indication 2, “before aseptic tasks”, according to WHO) remains disappointing. The aim of this st […]
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