November 2018 – Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

November 19, 2018

The provision of central venous access, transfer of critically ill patients and advanced airway management.: Are advanced critical care practitioners safe and effective?

A great new Open Access article on the provision of central venous access, transfer of critically ill patients and advanced airway management: Are advanced critical care practitioners safe and effective? from the Journal of the Intensive Care Society

The provision of central venous access, transfer of critically ill patients and advanced airway management.: Are advanced critical care practitioners safe and effective?

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Central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection in children December 5, 2019
We reported a “hierarchy” in CLABSI incidence among patients with IF and showed that CLABSI incidence and etiology were different as function of background diseases and CVC insertion site” Nassar et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To study the clinical, epidemiological, and microbiological associations between intestinal failure (IF) and central line-associ […]
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Defining the correct diluent for intravenous infusion December 5, 2019
Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are commonly administered to patients through intravenous (IV) infusion, which involves diluting the medication into an infusion solution (e.g., saline and 5% dextrose). Using the wrong diluent can cause product aggregation, which may compromise patient safety” Luo et al (2020). Abstract: Therapeutic monoclonal antibo […]
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Cellulitis antibiotic treatment for 6 days versus 12 days December 5, 2019
To investigate whether 6 days of antibiotic treatment duration is non-inferior to 12 days in patients hospitalised for cellulitis” Cranendonk et al(2019). Abstract: Objectives: To investigate whether 6 days of antibiotic treatment duration is non-inferior to 12 days in patients hospitalised for cellulitis. Methods: This multicentre, randomised, double-blind, […]
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Point-of-care ultrasound use in umbilical line placement December 5, 2019
This review analyzes the current evidence on the efficacy and utility of POCUS for identifying umbilical catheter positioning” Meinen et al (2019). Abstract: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become a novel tool for assessing umbilical catheter tip location in the neonate. This review analyzes the current evidence on the efficacy and utility of POCUS for […]
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Upper limb vascular mapping with Doppler ultrasound December 5, 2019
Doppler ultrasound is recommended by international societies for preoperative vascular mapping in vascular access surgery” Germano et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Doppler ultrasound is recommended by international societies for preoperative vascular mapping in vascular access surgery. Literature is scarce regarding data on Doppler ultrasound-associated […]
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