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September 17, 2018July 25, 2018

Central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter dwell-time: A theoretical foundation for a rule of thumb

Central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter dwell-time: A theoretical foundation for a rule of thumb from the Journal of Theoretical Biology

Central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter dwell-time: A theoretical foundation for a rule of thumb

September 13, 2018July 25, 2018

Selection of Single- Versus Double-Lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and the Influence on Alteplase Use

New article on selection of Single- Versus Double-Lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and the Influence on Alteplase Use from the Journal of Infusion Nursing

Selection of Single- Versus Double-Lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and the Influence on Alteplase Use

September 10, 2018July 25, 2018

Nurses’ compliance with central line associated blood stream infection prevention guidelines

New article on nurses’ compliance with central line associated blood stream infection prevention guidelines from the Saudi Medical Journal

Nurses’ compliance with central line associated blood stream infection prevention guidelines

September 6, 2018July 25, 2018

Impact of flushing with aseptic non-touch technique using pre-filled flush or manually prepared syringes on central venous catheter occlusion and bloodstream infections in pediatric hemato-oncology patients: A randomized controlled study

New article on the impact of flushing with aseptic non-touch technique using pre-filled flush or manually prepared syringes on central venous catheter occlusion and bloodstream infections in pediatric hemato-oncology patients: A randomized controlled study from the European Journal of Oncology Nursing

Impact of flushing with aseptic non-touch technique using pre-filled flush or manually prepared syringes on central venous catheter occlusion and bloodstream infections in pediatric hemato-oncology patients: A randomized controlled study

September 6, 2018July 25, 2018

Effect of Central Line Bundle Compliance on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

New article on Effect of Central Line Bundle Compliance on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections from the Yonsei Medical Journal

Effect of Central Line Bundle Compliance on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

September 3, 2018July 25, 2018

Bloodstream infections in cancer patients. Risk factors associated with mortality

New article on bloodstream infections in cancer patients. Risk factors associated with mortality from International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Bloodstream infections in cancer patients. Risk factors associated with mortality

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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