IVTEAM’s Post

OPAT adverse event prediction... "This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of machine learning (ML) techniques in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for predicting adverse outcomes and to evaluate their validation, implementation and potential barriers to adoption" Challener et al (2024).

Catheter-related thrombosis in neonates... "he incidence of central venous catheter-related thrombosis and the long-term effects of thrombosis on catheterized veins in neonates is unknown. We therefore determined the incidence of central venous thrombosis, identified associated risk factors, and evaluated outcomes at 6 months" Xiong et al (2024).

Vascular access training in the emergency department - Full Text... "Education and training in vascular access is a critical component to delivering quality vascular access care. Given that organizations must invest resources to implement and sustain high-quality vascular access programming, we aimed to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of a program (Operation STICK (OSTICK)) in the emergency department (ED)" Bahl et al (2024).

Predicting catheter-related thrombosis risk associated with central venous access devices... "Our study aims to construct and validate a predictive model for CRT risk in patients with cancer. It offers the possibility to identify independent risk factors for CRT and prevent CRT in patients with cancer" Ma et al (2024).

CRBSI reduction following use of taurolidine-citrate-heparin IV locking solution... "The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of systematic sealing of hemodialysis catheters in the ICUs of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona on the incidence of hemodialysis catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI)" Del Risco Zevallos et al (2024).

Review of topical skin antisepsis in neonates... "Our findings indicate that both extremely preterm and very low birth weight infants are particularly susceptible to skin toxicities from pre-procedural antiseptic preparations" Mulinda et al (2024).

CLABSI differences according to catheter type - Full Text... "CABSI in catheters other than short-term non-tunnelled CVC are more commonly caused by virulent organisms including S. aureus and Gram-negative bacteria. Catheter type should be considered when selecting empirical antimicrobial therapies" MacPhail et al (2024).

Medication errors in obstetric anesthesia... "Implementation of various types of best practice cost effective mitigation strategies include recommendations to improve drug labeling, optimize storage, determine correct medication prior to administration, use non-Luer epidural and intravenous connection ports, follow patient monitoring guidelines, use smart pumps and protocols for all infusions, disseminate medication safety educational material, and optimize staffing models" Sharpe et al (2024).

How to design a cancer infusion center... "The current study performed a post-occupancy evaluation on a new cancer infusion center with pod-like layout and compared results to a pre-occupancy evaluation to investigate the impact of different cancer infusion center designs on staff efficiency and patient and staff satisfaction" Jalalianhosseini et al (2024).