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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Closed system drug-transfer device use in antineoplastic hazardous drugs September 20, 2018
Results of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a recently introduced closed system drug-transfer device (CSTD) in reducing surface contamination during compounding and simulated administration of antineoplastic hazardous drugs (AHDs) are reported” Bartel et al (2018). Abstract: Purpose: Results of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a recently intr […]
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Cuffed-tunnelled central venous catheter insertion in pediatric patients September 20, 2018
To summarize the characteristics of cuffed-tunneled catheters insertion and investigate the values of cuffed-tunneled catheters in pediatric patients” Wang et al (2018). Abstract: Objective: To summarize the characteristics of cuffed-tunneled catheters insertion and investigate the values of cuffed-tunneled catheters in pediatric patients. Methods: Between M […]
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Relationship between arterial and central venous blood gas values September 20, 2018
The most straightforward method of ascertaining arterial PO2, PCO2, and other components of blood gas is to measure them directly from a blood sample. In situations in which arterial puncture cannot be achieved or may be technically difficult, the venous blood sample can be used” Valizad Hassanloei et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The most straightforward […]
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Easy IJ an alternative IV for patients with difficult vascular access September 20, 2018
The peripheral internal jugular (IJ), also called the “easy IJ,” is an alternative to peripheral venous access reserved for patients with difficult intravenous (IV) access” Zitek et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The peripheral internal jugular (IJ), also called the “easy IJ,” is an alternative to peripheral venous access reserved for patients with diffi […]
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Compliance central line associated bloodstream infection prevention guidelines September 20, 2018
The purposes of this study were to (1) assess compliance with the CLABSI prevention guidelines, (2) assess the predictors of compliance, and (3) investigate the effect of compliance on the rate of CLABSI and related mortality” Aloush et al (2018). Abstract: AIMS: The purposes of this study were to (1) assess compliance with the CLABSI [...] The post Complian […]
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