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

#vascularaccess #FOAMva #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMems #FOAMped #FOAMrad #infectionprevention

Presentation of a central venous catheter misplacement case January 17, 2019
Placement was performed under ultrasound guidance, with confirmation of the wire within the venous lumen. Radiographs suggested that the introducer had perforated the innominate vein. Contrast was injected through the single-lumen infusion catheter and showed cannulation of the left internal mammary vein” Tashjian et al 92019). Abstract: We present a central […]
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Peripheral intravenous access for extracorporal photopheresis January 17, 2019
Extracorporal photopheresis (ECP) was shown to be effective without severe side effects in the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) and graft versus host disease (GvHD). However, only few studies investigated the practical aspects of ECP” Hambsch et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extracorporal photopheresis (ECP) was shown to be effective without […]
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Treatment of cancer-related venous thromboembolism January 17, 2019
Cancer patients develop a hypercoagulable state with a four- to seven-fold higher thromboembolic risk compared to non-cancer patients” Grandoni and Alberio (2019). Abstract: Cancer patients develop a hypercoagulable state with a four- to seven-fold higher thromboembolic risk compared to non-cancer patients. Thromboembolic events can precede the diagnosis of […]
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Financial impact of approaches to reduce bacterial contamination of platelet transfusions January 17, 2019
Bacterial contamination of platelets remains the leading infectious risk from blood transfusion. Pathogen reduction (PR), point-of-release testing (PORt), and secondary bacterial culture (SBC) have been proposed as alternative risk control strategies, but a comprehensive financial comparison has not been conducted” Kacker et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: […]
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Continuous etomidate infusion for the management of severe Cushing syndrome January 17, 2019
Demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a standardized intravenous etomidate infusion protocol in normalizing cortisol levels in patients with severe and life-threatening hypercortisolism” Carroll et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a standardized intravenous etomidate infusion protocol in normalizing cortisol levels in p […]
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