The Best Lock Solutions for Pediatric Central Venous Access Devices: A Network Meta-Analysis
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on 5 November 2024
Introduction:
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in pediatric care, providing a reliable route for long-term treatments. However, they are also associated with risks such as infections, thrombosis, and catheter occlusions. This network meta-analysis evaluates various lock solutions used to prevent or treat these complications. Background:
CVAD locks are routine interventions designed to maintain catheter patency and prevent complications. With multiple options available, det...
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in pediatric care, providing a reliable route for long-term treatments. However, they are also associated with risks such as infections, thrombosis, and catheter occlusions. This network meta-analysis evaluates various lock solutions used to prevent or treat these complications. Background:
CVAD locks are routine interventions designed to maintain catheter patency and prevent complications. With multiple options available, det...
Pediatric Invasive Device Utility and Harm: Insights from a Multi-Site Survey
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on 29 October 2024
Introduction:
Invasive devices are indispensable in pediatric healthcare, yet they also pose significant risks. This multi-site point prevalence survey explores the utility and harm associated with invasive devices in hospitalized pediatric patients across three Australian tertiary hospitals. Background:
Pediatric patients are particularly vulnerable to complications from invasive devices. Understanding the prevalence of device use and associated harm is crucial for improving patient safety ...
Invasive devices are indispensable in pediatric healthcare, yet they also pose significant risks. This multi-site point prevalence survey explores the utility and harm associated with invasive devices in hospitalized pediatric patients across three Australian tertiary hospitals. Background:
Pediatric patients are particularly vulnerable to complications from invasive devices. Understanding the prevalence of device use and associated harm is crucial for improving patient safety ...
Addressing Skin Complications and Mechanical Dysfunctions from Invasive Devices in Pediatric Healthcare
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on 22 October 2024
Introduction:
Indwelling invasive devices are frequently used in pediatric healthcare, but they come with risks of skin complications and mechanical dysfunctions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of these issues and highlight the need for improved surveillance and reporting. Background:
Devices like central venous access devices, peripheral intravenous catheters, and nasogastric tubes are essential in pediatric care. However, the complications associa...
Indwelling invasive devices are frequently used in pediatric healthcare, but they come with risks of skin complications and mechanical dysfunctions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of these issues and highlight the need for improved surveillance and reporting. Background:
Devices like central venous access devices, peripheral intravenous catheters, and nasogastric tubes are essential in pediatric care. However, the complications associa...
Infection Risks Associated with Invasive Devices in Pediatric Healthcare: Key Findings from a Meta-Analysis
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on 15 October 2024
Introduction:
Invasive devices are vital in pediatric healthcare, but they pose significant infection risks. This meta-analysis aims to estimate infection rates and proportions associated with these devices, highlighting the need for improved preventive measures. Background:
Indwelling invasive devices, such as central venous access devices (CVADs) and ventilators, are crucial for treatment but can lead to severe infections. Understanding the infection rates associated with these devices can...
Invasive devices are vital in pediatric healthcare, but they pose significant infection risks. This meta-analysis aims to estimate infection rates and proportions associated with these devices, highlighting the need for improved preventive measures. Background:
Indwelling invasive devices, such as central venous access devices (CVADs) and ventilators, are crucial for treatment but can lead to severe infections. Understanding the infection rates associated with these devices can...
Factors Influencing the Disinfection of Pediatric IV Devices by Nursing Teams
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on 8 October 2024
Introduction:
Proper disinfection of devices attached to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters is crucial in preventing infections, especially in pediatric units. This study investigates the factors influencing the disinfection practices of nursing professionals in pediatric settings. Background:
Peripheral intravenous catheterization and drug administration are routine but critical procedures performed by nursing teams. Ensuring proper disinfection is essential for harm-free care. However, ...
Proper disinfection of devices attached to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters is crucial in preventing infections, especially in pediatric units. This study investigates the factors influencing the disinfection practices of nursing professionals in pediatric settings. Background:
Peripheral intravenous catheterization and drug administration are routine but critical procedures performed by nursing teams. Ensuring proper disinfection is essential for harm-free care. However, ...
Understanding the Supportive Care Needs of Adults Living with PICCs at Home
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on 1 October 2024
Introduction:
Living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home presents unique challenges for adults undergoing intravenous treatment. This qualitative study explores the supportive care needs of these individuals to inform nursing assessments and provide the necessary supports for successful adaptation. Background:
PICCs are commonly used for patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy. However, individuals often face difficulties in understanding, adapting to, and m...
Living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home presents unique challenges for adults undergoing intravenous treatment. This qualitative study explores the supportive care needs of these individuals to inform nursing assessments and provide the necessary supports for successful adaptation. Background:
PICCs are commonly used for patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy. However, individuals often face difficulties in understanding, adapting to, and m...
Enhancing Patient Experience with Peripheral IV Catheters: A Systematic Review
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on 24 September 2024
Introduction:
Peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheterization is a common procedure in acute health care, vital for administering medications and fluids. However, patient experiences and outcomes related to this practice vary significantly. This systematic review aims to synthesize research on the insertion, removal, and management of short and midline PIV catheters, focusing on consumer experiences. Background:
Managing PIV catheters effectively is crucial for patient safety and comfort. Previ...
Peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheterization is a common procedure in acute health care, vital for administering medications and fluids. However, patient experiences and outcomes related to this practice vary significantly. This systematic review aims to synthesize research on the insertion, removal, and management of short and midline PIV catheters, focusing on consumer experiences. Background:
Managing PIV catheters effectively is crucial for patient safety and comfort. Previ...
Enhancing Clinical Safety and Cancer Patient Experience Through Comprehensive eLearning on Central Venous Access Devices
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on 17 September 2024
Introduction:
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in cancer care, providing a reliable means for administering treatments. However, complications are common, leading to increased morbidity and negative impacts on patient quality of life. Background:
Recognizing the need for improved CVAD management, the Cancer Institute NSW developed an eLearning package through eviQ Education. This comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based program aims to enhance clinician knowledge and c...
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in cancer care, providing a reliable means for administering treatments. However, complications are common, leading to increased morbidity and negative impacts on patient quality of life. Background:
Recognizing the need for improved CVAD management, the Cancer Institute NSW developed an eLearning package through eviQ Education. This comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based program aims to enhance clinician knowledge and c...
LOVE-DIVA Trial: Improving First-Insertion Success for Patients with Difficult Venous Access in the Emergency Department: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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on 13 September 2024
Introduction:
Peripheral vascular access is a common procedure in emergency departments (EDs), but it can be challenging for patients with difficult venous access (DIVA). The LOVE-DIVA trial aims to investigate whether a long peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) with a retractable guidewire can improve first-insertion success rates for these patients. Background:
First-insertion success for peripheral vascular access devices (PVADs) is crucial in minimizing patient discomfort, reducing sta...
Peripheral vascular access is a common procedure in emergency departments (EDs), but it can be challenging for patients with difficult venous access (DIVA). The LOVE-DIVA trial aims to investigate whether a long peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) with a retractable guidewire can improve first-insertion success rates for these patients. Background:
First-insertion success for peripheral vascular access devices (PVADs) is crucial in minimizing patient discomfort, reducing sta...
Evaluating Nursing Students' Knowledge and Skills in Venipuncture and Peripheral IV Cannulation
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on 10 September 2024
Introduction:
Venipuncture and peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation are fundamental skills for nursing professionals. This study assesses the current training and performance of nursing and midwifery students in these procedures. Background:
Venipuncture and PIV cannulation, though common, carry risks if not performed correctly. Effective training is crucial to minimize complications and ensure patient safety. Study Overview:
This two-phase evaluation study aimed to assess the knowledge...
Venipuncture and peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation are fundamental skills for nursing professionals. This study assesses the current training and performance of nursing and midwifery students in these procedures. Background:
Venipuncture and PIV cannulation, though common, carry risks if not performed correctly. Effective training is crucial to minimize complications and ensure patient safety. Study Overview:
This two-phase evaluation study aimed to assess the knowledge...