Article
Emergency Medicine
Amadeus Lesnik, Mario Gorenjak, Sandi Zumer, Valerija Zorcic, Zarko Misanovic, Marko Majhenic, Anja Podstensek, Matevz Toplak, Urska Fekonja, Andrej Markota
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate tissue adhesives versus standard adhesive dressings for securing PIVCs in the emergency department. Results showed no significant differences in unplanned removal rates, phlebitis, and bloodstream infections between the two groups. Further research is needed to explore more reliable methods for PIVC securement.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Lauren Kearney, Alison Craswell, Debbie Massey, Nicole Marsh, Rachael Nugent, Catherine Alexander, Carmel Smitheram, Anthea McLoughlin, Amanda Ullman
Summary: The study described current intravenous catheter insertion practice, explored clinician decision-making during insertion and perceptions of women. The average age of childbearing women was 31, with predominantly midwives selecting and placing larger gauge catheters in the hand or wrist. Further research is needed to promote best practice around gauge selection, site and women's experience.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Li-Sha Huang, Yan Huang, Juan Hu
Summary: This study investigated the pass rate of PIVC fixation in pediatric patients and the factors influencing pediatric nurses' KAP on PIVC fixation. The results showed a pass rate of 52.02% for PIVC fixation and identified department and job position as key factors affecting nurses' knowledge scores. Improving pediatric nurses' KAP on PIVC fixation is crucial for enhancing the pass rate in pediatric patients.
Article
Nursing
Gillian Ray-Barruel, Mary Alexander
Summary: This article reviews the evidence for the appropriate use of short peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in hospitalized patients, assesses the ongoing need for PIVCs, provides recommendations for alternative options, and argues for promptly removing a PIVC that is no longer in use.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Evan O. Mitchell, Philip Jones, Peter J. Snelling
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the impact of ultrasound on first attempt peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion success rates in pediatric patients. The analysis of 9 studies showed that ultrasound improved the success rates of PIVC insertion on first attempt and overall success rates.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lauryn R. Rochlen, Elizabeth Putnam, Robert Levine, Alan R. Tait
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a novel mixed reality (MR) trainer for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) placement. The results showed that most participants were successful at PIVC placement on their first attempt and found it helpful in identifying internal structures. They also agreed that MR should be included in training. The study suggests that highly immersive MR tools could bridge the gap between classroom instruction and clinical experience.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amit Bahl, Steven Johnson, Nicholas Mielke, Patrick Karabon
Summary: Ultrasound assessment of PIVC sites can predict PIVC failure earlier, especially when detecting subcutaneous edema. The study findings suggest that subcutaneous edema identified by ultrasound may occur earlier and have a significant impact on predicting PIVC failure.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Idan Ben Shabat, Michal Hoffman Ben Shabat, Shai Ben Abraham, Iftach Sagy, Gal Tsaban, Merav Cohen-Lahav, Gil Goldinger, Michal Peled, Carmi Bartal
Summary: This study aimed to compare the reliability of laboratory blood tests using two sampling methods. The results showed that both PVC and direct venipuncture methods can be used interchangeably for routine laboratory tests on days 1 and 2 after PVC insertion.
Article
Emergency Medicine
Scott Leroux, Traci Deaner, Thomas Wasser, Craig Huey, Benjamin Carr, Alan Howard, Chrystal Anspach, Jessica Conner, Adam Sigal
Summary: Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in the emergency department did not significantly decrease postinsertion failure rate, increase utility time, or significantly decrease postremoval complication rate. A catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR) predictive of postinsertion failure could not be determined.
JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Nicole Marsh, Emily N. Larsen, Mari Takashima, Tricia Kleidon, Samantha Keogh, Amanda J. Ullman, Gabor Mihala, Vineet Chopra, Claire M. Rickard
Summary: Peripheral intravenous catheters are essential medical devices that are prone to complications and failure. Factors associated with failure and complications include patient gender and age, provider use of intravenous antibiotics, and specific device characteristics. Targeted updates to guidelines and models of care are necessary to improve patient outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ian Blanco-Mavillard, Celia Personat-Labrador, Enrique Castro-Sanchez, Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Calero, Ismael Fernandez-Fernandez, Peter J. Carr, Victoria Armenteros-Yeguas, Gaizka Parra-Garcia, Joan de Pedro-Gomez
Summary: This study aims to provide an international consensus on reducing peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure by conducting an e-Delphi study with a multispecialty panel and patient involvement. The study resulted in 30 agreed recommendations across different domains of PIVC care, providing feasible guidelines for clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Emily C. Alberto, Angela Mastrianni, Travis M. Sullivan, Kathleen H. McCarthy, Zachary P. Milestone, Lauren Chung, Nicholas Cha, Emily Mapelli, Genevieve J. Sippel, Ivan Marsic, Karen J. O'Connell, Aleksandra Sarcevic, Randall S. Burd
Summary: Intravenous access is crucial for resuscitation of injured children, but peripheral intravenous catheter placement can be challenging and cause delays. Identifying factors that contribute to difficult placement can help in ensuring timely intravenous access.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zvi Shimoni, Nihad Houdhoud, Yehudit Isaacs, Paul Froom
Summary: This study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of adverse events when using a transparent dressing to secure short peripheral venous catheters (SPVC) in the dorsum of the hand or cubital fossa in elderly patients hospitalized in an internal medicine department. The results showed that the use of a transparent dressing for securement resulted in low rates of adverse events. Special attention should be given to elderly patients, patients with cognitive impairment, and/or patients receiving intravenous antibiotics.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Vidit Bhargava, Erik Su, Bereketeab Haileselassie, Daniel Davis, Katherine M. Steffen
Summary: This study demonstrates that implementing a standardized ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter placement curriculum for PICU nurses can improve first stick success, overall success, and catheter longevity.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Claire M. Rickard, Emily Larsen, Rachel M. Walker, Gabor Mihala, Joshua Byrnes, Masnoon Saiyed, Marie Cooke, Julie Finucane, Peter J. Carr, Nicole Marsh
Summary: The study compared complications between integrated PIVCs and traditional non-integrated PIVCs, showing that integrated PIVCs have a significant advantage in reducing device failure risk and significantly prolonging dwell time. However, there was no significant difference in mean per-patient costs between the two types of PIVCs.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jennifer Clesham, Helen Reynolds, Peter J. Carr
Summary: The extent of vascular/venous access device (VAD) research output from the Island of Ireland is unknown. The reporting of VAD outcomes in published literature regarding cancer patients receiving treatment in Ireland is inconsistent and varied, with no interventional studies addressing vascular access complications in cancer care. Future research should focus on data collection, establishing a VAD registry, developing core outcomes for VADs, assessing the impact of VAD care on cancer patients, and including public and patient involvement.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR ACCESS
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Jennifer A. Fish, Claire M. Rickard, Richard Gray, Sandy Middleton, Caroline Homer, Samantha Keogh, Gavin Leslie, Fiona Nemeh, Stephen Neville, Greg Sharplin, Lisa Whitehead, Patsy Yates, Marion Eckert
Summary: The aim of this research is to map the number and types of randomised controlled trials led by nurses or midwives in Australia and New Zealand. These reviews will identify potential research directions and develop strategies to facilitate high-quality nurse and midwife-led trials.
Article
Nursing
Judy Munday, Simon Maffey, Alana Delaforce, Samantha Keogh
Summary: The study found a lack of awareness among multidisciplinary healthcare workers regarding perioperative temperature monitoring guidelines, resulting in low uptake of optimal temperature monitoring practices.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Debbie A. Long, Eugene Slaughter, Gabor Mihala, Fiona Macfarlane, Amanda J. Ullman, Samantha Keogh, Christian Stocker
Summary: The objective of this study was to audit current patient blood management practice in children undergoing cardiac surgery and PICU admission. A total of 56 patients and 1779 blood sampling episodes were included in the study. The findings showed a positive association between sampling events, blood loss, and PICU stay, indicating the need for the implementation of effective blood conservation strategies in pediatric critical care environments.
AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Aletha Ward, Diane Heart, Catelyn Richards, Luke T. Bayliss, Mark Holmes, Samantha Keogh, Odette Best
Summary: This rapid review examines the role of nurses in reducing emissions in the hospital setting. It finds that nurses have a significant influence but have not reached their full potential. Education, policy direction, and research are crucial for the nursing profession to reduce emissions.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Robyn Mccahill, Samantha Keogh, James A. Hughes
Summary: This integrative review examines the current assessment tools for pain and anticipatory anxiety in adult patients presenting to the emergency department. It identifies a lack of comprehensive tools that assess co-occurring symptoms and highlights the need for a validated tool to guide clinical assessment and treatment in this setting. The findings emphasize the importance of acknowledging and measuring these symptoms for future research and treatment of pain and anxiety in the ED.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
G. Gethin, A. Vellinga, C. McIntosh, D. Sezgin, S. Probst, L. Murphy, P. Carr, J. Ivory, S. Cunningham, A. M. Oommen, Lokesh Joshi, C. Ffrench
Summary: Chronic wounds have a negative impact on individuals' quality of life, and odour is a well-known associated factor. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of topical interventions in managing the odour of chronic and malignant fungating wounds. The review suggests that while metronidazole may provide some improvement, there is a lack of standardized outcomes and robust clinical trials in this area. Further research is needed to evaluate the potential of metronidazole and other interventions in controlling wound odour.
JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Behzad Shiroud Heidari, Rui Ruan, Ebrahim Vahabli, Peilin Chen, Elena M. De-Juan-Pardo, Minghao Zheng, Barry Doyle
Summary: Tendon and ligament injuries affect millions of people annually. Biopolymers play a significant role in TL tissue repair. Many different types of biopolymers have been studied in TL regeneration, but most have not been used clinically.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emma Morrissey, Orlaith Hernon, Rachel Egan, Peter J. Carr
Summary: This scoping review aims to investigate the extent of vascular access research conducted on critically ill COVID-19 patients. The study focuses on understanding the research on mechanical ventilation and intravenous therapy, which are two essential invasive interventions in critical care. Despite the interdependence between these interventions, there has been limited research on vascular access devices compared to ventilation research. The findings of this study will provide insights into the complications and risks associated with vascular access devices in the critically ill COVID-19 population.
JBI EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Hui (Grace) Xu, Samantha Keogh, Amanda J. Ullman, Nicole Marsh, Georgia Tobiano, Claire M. Rickard, Justin Clark, Bronwyn Griffin
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate implementation frameworks, strategies, and outcomes for optimizing peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) care and guideline adherence. Although there is a considerable amount of research on PIVC interventions and treatments, there is a lack of understanding on how to effectively implement these findings in clinical settings. The systematic review found that implementation frameworks and multifaceted strategies were commonly used, but there is a need for improved study design and evaluation to translate evidence into better patient outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anastasia Nilasaroya, Alan Matthew Kop, Ryan Christopher Collier, Brendan Kennedy, Lachlan James Kelsey, Faz Pollard, Jennifer Fong Ha, David Anthony Morrison
Summary: A face shield is a secondary PPE for healthcare workers, providing short-term barrier protection against infectious droplet particles. The spike in demand for PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic led to shortages and risks for healthcare workers. This article describes the establishment of local face shield manufacturing in Western Australia to ensure an adequate supply of PPE. The face shields underwent rigorous testing and obtained a TGA license for medical use.
Article
Biophysics
Harrison T. Caddy, Hannah J. Thomas, Lachlan J. Kelsey, Kurt J. Smith, Barry J. Doyle, Daniel J. Green
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of measuring cerebral velocity waveforms using transcranial Doppler and computational fluid dynamics simulations. While there were differences in absolute velocity measurements, physiological changes from resting levels showed significant correlations between the two techniques.
BIOMECHANICS AND MODELING IN MECHANOBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Ferika Indarwati, Judy Munday, Samantha Keogh
Summary: This study aimed to assess the use, maintenance practices, and outcomes of peripheral intravenous catheters in paediatric patients in Indonesia. The findings indicate that complications related to catheters are comparable to those in developed countries. Ongoing surveillance and improvement of management practices are important for patient safety and outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Behzad Shiroud Heidari, Emma Muinos Lopez, Emma Harrington, Rui Ruan, Peilin Chen, Seyed Mohammad Davachi, Benjamin Allardyce, Rangam Rajkhowa, Rodney Dilley, Froilan Granero-Molto, Elena M. De-Juan-Pardo, Minghao Zheng, Barry Doyle
Summary: The addition of 5% silk increases the miscibility between PDO and LCL phases, as well as the surface roughness and hydrophilicity. In vitro experiments show that the silk improves the attachment and proliferation of tendon-derived stem cells, while in vivo studies indicate that it can reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. A promising biocomposite was selected and a prototype TL graft was created using extruded fibers, which show suitable tensile properties for ACL repair applications.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Behzad Shiroud Heidari, Emma Muinos Lopez, Peilin Chen, Rui Ruan, Ebrahim Vahabli, Seyed Mohammad Davachi, Froilan Granero-Molto, Elena M. De-Juan-Pardo, Minghao Zheng, Barry Doyle
Summary: This study aims to develop novel hybrid nanocomposites for tendon-bone interface repair. By adding different proportions of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, the properties of the nanocomposites can be improved. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate that increasing the nanoparticle content can affect cell activity and reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)