thrombolysis – Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

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

March 22, 2018February 1, 2018

Subcutaneous unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism

Recent publication on Subcutaneous unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Subcutaneous unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism

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February 26, 2018November 29, 2017

The safety and efficacy of full- versus reduced-dose betrixaban in the Acute Medically Ill VTE (Venous Thromboembolism) Prevention With Extended-Duration Betrixaban (APEX) trial

New publication on The safety and efficacy of full- versus reduced-dose betrixaban in the Acute Medically Ill VTE (Venous Thromboembolism) Prevention With Extended-Duration Betrixaban (APEX) trial from the American Heart Journal

The safety and efficacy of full- versus reduced-dose betrixaban in the Acute Medically Ill VTE (Venous Thromboembolism) Prevention With Extended-Duration Betrixaban (APEX) trial

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February 22, 2018November 29, 2017

The diagnostic management of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: A review of the literature

New publication on The diagnostic management of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: A review of the literature from Thrombosis Research

The diagnostic management of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: A review of the literature

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February 19, 2018November 29, 2017

Monitoring of anticoagulant therapy in cancer patients with thrombosis and the usefulness of blood activation markers

New publication on Monitoring of anticoagulant therapy in cancer patients with thrombosis and the usefulness of blood activation markers from Transfusion and Apheresis Science

Monitoring of anticoagulant therapy in cancer patients with thrombosis and the usefulness of blood activation markers

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February 12, 2018November 29, 2017

Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis

New publication (Open Access) on Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis from the Cochrane Library

Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis

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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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