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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Comparison of IV infusion practices between the United States and England June 24, 2019
The aim of this study was to investigate similarities and differences in practices and error types involving intravenous medication administration in the United States and England, and summarise methodological differences necessary to perform these parallel studies” Blandford et al (2019). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Intravenous medication administration is wide […]
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Development of intelligent infusion management system June 24, 2019
The intelligent infusion management system is established through intelligent internet of things, by using the gravity sensor, acceleration sensor and other equipment” Li et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The intelligent infusion management system is established through intelligent internet of things, by using the gravity sensor, acceleration sensor and oth […]
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Skin staining following intravenous iron infusion June 24, 2019
The following morning, light brown skin staining was noted at the infusion site, and the staining was present 2 months later at follow-up. Skin staining following intravenous iron infusion is a rare but important side effect” Crowley et al (2019). Abstract: This report describes the case of a 36-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, at [...] The post Skin stain […]
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Method for serum vancomycin determination in pediatric patients June 24, 2019
Several studies have found that in adults, continuous infusions of vancomycin showed earlier attainment of desired target drug concentrations and reduced nephrotoxicity relative to intermittent infusion” Zhang et al (2019). Abstract: Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic widely used against Gram-positive bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcu […]
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Physicochemical stability of voriconazole in elastomeric devices June 24, 2019
These findings would allow early hospital discharge using elastomeric intravenous administration of voriconazole in patients in whom oral route of administration is not available” Harmanjeet et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Voriconazole is the drug of choice for invasive aspergillosis (IA), a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in immunocompromised p […]
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