“We aimed to evaluate the overall use of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in cancer patients, with the objective to study the demographic profile, complications, and safety related to PICC line in cancer patients” Sapkota et al (2021). PICC in cancer patients Abstract: Background: Peripherally inserted central venous catheters are now widely used in […]
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“The application of ECGs in PICC tip positioning can improve the accuracy of catheter tip positioning and reduce the incidence of related complications” Yu et al (2021). ECG for PICC tip positioning Abstract: Aim: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the accuracy and safety of using the electrocardiogram (ECG) positioning technique to
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A Common Procedure with Prevalent Complications Vascular access is the most common inpatient invasive procedure, with more than 300 million peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) sold in the United States each year to meet this demand.¹ Yet, this seemingly routine procedure has a failure rate of 35-50%.¹ Vascular access device failure can result in severe adverse events
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Easy visual and manual assessment are key factors in selecting securement, IV insertion site protection, and IV therapy joint stabilization devices. Jun. 8, 2021 In our final installment of our review of the 8th edition of the Infusion Nurses Society Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (INS Standards), we cover recommendations from the best evidence-based research regarding IV
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In the second of their three part series, IV House look at recommendations for IV insertion site selection, device selection, and preparation. The 8th edition of The Infusion Nurses Society Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (INS Standards) compiles the best evidence-based research to help health care facilities standardize IV therapy practices. The strategies outlined below focus on
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Scientists from Tel Aviv University have recently completed a study that offers hope to sufferers of deafness. Hearing loss is a disability that affects up to 500 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation. Approximately half of deafness cases, are caused by a genetic mutation. The study looked specifically at genetic deafness, particularly
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Effectiveness of an IV Protection Device in Pediatric Patients on Catheter Dwell Time & Phlebitis Score Abstract: Purpose: The study aimed to examine the efficacy of the I.V. House UltraDressing for protecting peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in pediatric patients. Methods: This randomized controlled trial comprised 60 pediatric patients (aged 2e24 months): 30 in the experimental
Comparing PICC with short peripheral IV catheter for chemotherapy “Routine PICC insertion in terminally ill cancer patients was comparable in safety and efficacy and resulted in superior satisfaction compared with usual IV access” Park et al (2020). Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether routine insertion of PICC at admission to
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At the 73rd World Health Assembly, held in November 2020, member countries of the World Health organisation (WHO) have designated 2021 the International Year of Health and Care Workers. Following 2020, a year in which the WHO declared a pandemic following the outbreak of COVID-19, the importance of health and care workers has become more evident
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