Emergency Medicine – Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

March 8, 2018November 29, 2017

Peripheral venous catheter-related bloodstream infection is associated with severe complications and potential death: a retrospective observational study

New publication on Peripheral venous catheter-related bloodstream infection is associated with severe complications and potential death: a retrospective observational study from BMC Infectious Diseases

Peripheral venous catheter-related bloodstream infection is associated with severe complications and potential death: a retrospective observational study

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March 5, 2018November 29, 2017

An elicitation study of critical care nurses’ salient hand hygiene beliefs

New publication on An elicitation study of critical care nurses’ salient hand hygiene beliefs from Intensive & Critical Care Nursing

An elicitation study of critical care nurses’ salient hand hygiene beliefs

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February 12, 2018February 14, 2018

Comparison of different platelet transfusion thresholds prior to insertion of central lines in patients with thrombocytopenia

Systematic review (Open Access) on the comparison of different platelet transfusion thresholds prior to insertion of central lines in patients with thrombocytopenia from Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Comparison of different platelet transfusion thresholds prior to insertion of central lines in patients with thrombocytopenia

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February 6, 2018February 6, 2018

5th World Congress for Vascular Access in Copenhagen

Come join Vascular Access Specialists from all around the globe at the 5th World Congress for Vascular Access, held in Copenhagen, Denmark from June 20th – 22nd.

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June 20 – 22, 2018

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center
Arni Magnussons Gade 1 3
1577 Copenhagen
Denmark

February 1, 2018November 29, 2017

Arterial Waveform Analysis for the Anesthesiologist: Past, Present, and Future Concepts

New article on Arterial Waveform Analysis for the Anesthesiologist: Past, Present, and Future Concepts from Anesthesia & Analgesia

Arterial Waveform Analysis for the Anesthesiologist: Past, Present, and Future Concepts

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January 7, 2018September 11, 2017

Revisiting Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian/Axillary Vein Cannulations: Importance of Pleural Avoidance With Rib Trajectory

New article on Revisiting Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian/Axillary Vein Cannulations: Importance of Pleural Avoidance With Rib Trajectory from the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine

Revisiting Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian/Axillary Vein Cannulations: Importance of Pleural Avoidance With Rib Trajectory

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Case study of PICC induced atrial fibrillation February 26, 2020
“We present a case of atrial fibrillation possibly triggered by migration of the tip of the PICC deep into the right atrium” Golamari et al (2019). Abstract: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), a form of central venous catheter (CVC) inserted into the cephalic or basilic veins, are most commonly used for administration of long-term antibiotics [ […]
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Multistate programme to reduce CRBSI in intensive care units February 26, 2020
“Preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) remains challenging in intensive care units (ICUs)” Meddings et al (2020). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) remains challengin […]
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Passive transfer of hepatitis B antibodies through IV immunoglobulin February 26, 2020
“Passive transfer of antibodies secondary to intravenous immunoglobulin infusion is a rare but important side effect that can lead to the wrong diagnosis and therapeutic decisions” Rato et al (2019). Abstract: Passive transfer of antibodies secondary to intravenous immunoglobulin infusion is a rare but important side effect that can lead to the wrong diagnos […]
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Developments in artificial platelet and erythroid transfusion products February 26, 2020
“Due to the short shelf life of platelets and their limited availability, researchers have developed various platelet transfusion production technologies” Meric et al (2019). Abstract: Platelet and blood transfusions have vital importance to the lives of many patients. Platelet transfusions are a life-saving intervention by reducing risk of bleeding in throm […]
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Bacteremia and central line infection caused by Bosea thiooxidans February 26, 2020
“We describe a case of central venous catheter infection and bacteremia caused by Bosea thiooxidans, which has not been previously described in the literature” Skipper et al (2019). Abstract: We describe a case of central venous catheter infection and bacteremia caused by Bosea thiooxidans, which has not been previously described in the literature. Bosea spp […]
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