5/23/13 – JOHNS HOPKINS -HOSPITALS PROFIT WHEN PATIENTS DEVELOP BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS ENP Newswire – 23 May 2013 Release date- 22052013 – Johns Hopkins researchers report that hospitals may be reaping enormous income for patients whose hospital stays are complicated by
Real-time ultrasound to determine PICC tip location in neonates reduces need for radiographs Posted by IVTEAM on Jun 16, 2013 in IV Literature | No Comments Intravenous literature: Katheria, A.C., Fleming, S.E. and Kim, J.H. (2013) A randomized controlled trial of ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters
Important Drug Information: Some vials of Cathflo® Activase® (alteplase) have been found to contain rubber-stopper particulate matter after reconstitution. This does not impact the efficacy of Cathflo Activase, as the drug itself has not been compromised. Filtration through a 5-micron filter needle
The Joint Commission E-dition on National Patient Safety Goals states: Implement evidenced-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections. Thirteen elements of performance were released in January of 2013. Goal number 13 states: “Evaluate all central venous catheters routinely
CDC released the April 2013 CDC/NHSN Protocol Corrections, Clarification, and Additions that surveillance will occur in any inpatient location where denominator data can be collected, which may include critical/intensive care units (ICU), specialty care areas (SCA) neonatal units including neonatal
Attended the Wisconsin Vascular Access Network quarterly meeting today. The WI chapter of AVA is a great networking media for nurses who care for patients with a Vascular Access Device. We had a guest speaker sponsored by Genentech, Lorelle
Ultrasound use for vascular access is being used more frequently for insertion of several vascular access devices. Using ultrasound for vein access in “difficult” patients can decrease the number of attempts and anxiety for our patients. We have a team
When drawing labs samples from the vascular access device draw only the volume of blood needed for accurate testing. INS states to consider blood sampling through a short peripheral catheter for patients who require multiple laboratory tests, are at
AJIC February 2013, highlights several articles on central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) an official publication of APIC. The article: “The United States’ progress toward eliminating catheter-related blood stream infections: Incidence, mortality and hospital length of stay from 1996 to
Infusion Ports, also called Implanted Chest Ports is a Vascular Access Device that is placed under the skin of the chest wall (planted), and the catheter tip is fed to the lower third of the SVC. Ports are a great
