Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vassiliki Pitiriga, John Bakalis, Kalliopi Theodoridou, Evangelia Dimitroulia, George Saroglou, Athanasios Tsakris
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the episodes of catheter colonization in critically ill patients with CVCs or PICCs in a Greek tertiary care hospital. The results showed that PICCs had significantly lower colonization rates compared to CVCs, and CVCs had a higher proportion of multidrug-resistant organisms. The study suggests that PICCs may be a safer alternative for prolonged inpatient intravascular access, and prevention programs guided by local microbial ecology can reduce catheter colonization rates and CLABSIs.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xianhui Liang, Yamin Liu, Bohan Chen, Ping Li, Peixiang Zhao, Zhangsuo Liu, Pei Wang
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent TCC removal and found that elevated white blood cell count and central venous disease may increase the risk of microbial colonization. Multivariate analysis revealed that moderate and severe central venous stenosis were strongly associated with catheter microbial colonization.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vassiliki Pitiriga, John Bakalis, Kalliopi Theodoridou, Petros Kanellopoulos, George Saroglou, Athanasios Tsakris
Summary: The study compares the rates of CLABSI related to CVC and PICC in critically ill patients and evaluates the microbiological distribution. The results show that PICC lines have significantly lower CLABSI rates compared to CVC, despite being in place for a longer duration. The high prevalence of CLABSI-MDROs highlights the importance of public health awareness.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Rui Zhu, Yuanyuan Shang, Suting Chen, Hua Xiao, Ruyan Ren, Fen Wang, Yi Xue, Lei Li, Yongguo Li, Naihui Chu, Hairong Huang
Summary: This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Sudapyridine against non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and found that it exhibits strong antimicrobial activity and low cytotoxicity against different NTM species.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammad A. A. Bayoumi, Roland van Rens, Prem Chandra, Deena Shaltout, Ashraf Gad, Einas E. Elmalik, Samer Hammoudeh
Summary: This study compared the success rates and complications between PICCs and USG-CVCs. The overall success rate was similar between the two groups, but the first prick success rate was higher in USG-CVCs. Leaking and CLABSI rates were also higher in the USG-CVC group. Therefore, proper device selection, early insertion, and timely removal of PICC catheters, as well as dedicated vascular access teams and training in US-guided insertions are crucial for patient safety in the NICU.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Christoph Lange, Erik C. Bottger, Emmanuelle Cambau, David E. Griffith, Lorenzo Guglielmetti, Jakko van Ingen, Shandra L. Knight, Theodore K. Marras, Kenneth N. Olivier, Miguel Santin, Jason E. Stout, Enrico Tortoli, Dirk Wagner, Kevin Winthrop, Charles L. Daley
Summary: This study provides guidelines for the treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary diseases and management guidance for less common species. However, the evidence for treatment recommendations for most species is of very low quality, except for M. malmoense.
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hulda Thorarinsdottir, Thomas Kander, Dorota Johansson, Bo Nilsson, Bengt Klarin, Javier Sanchez
Summary: This study evaluated the blood compatibility of six commonly used CVCs and found that all tested catheters had an impact on blood cells, contact coagulation, the complement system, or inflammatory markers, although the impact varied. The polyurethane CVC coated with chlorohexidine and silver sulfadiazine had the most unfavorable blood compatibility profile, while the silicone dialysis catheter showed the greatest variation in blood compatibility.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Mohammad Ahsan Sohail, Tushar J. Vachharajani, Evamaria Anvari
Summary: Hemodialysis-central venous catheter insertion is a common procedure that can lead to adverse events, so comprehensive operator guidelines are essential to improve success rates and prevent complications.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Dinh-Hung Nguyen, Ha Thanh Dong, Saengchan Senapin, Khaettareeya Pimsannil, Kim D. Thompson, Andrew P. Shinn, Chayanit Soontara, Wanna Sirimanapong, Satid Chatchaiphan, Channarong Rodkhum
Summary: This study aimed to characterize rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria (RGM) isolated from Siamese fighting fish and investigate their pathogenicity. The results revealed that these isolates were resistant to at least four antibiotics, with one RGM strain showing the highest virulence. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the nature of these RGM species and promote the development of control strategies to mitigate the negative impact of mycobacteriosis on the Siamese fighting fish industry.
Article
Surgery
Britney Niemann, Lauren Dudas, Dana Gray, Andrea Pettit, Alison Wilson, James M. Bardes
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of sterilization technique on central venous catheter biofilm formation. The results showed no significant difference in biofilm formation regardless of using CHG or CHGIS.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Mouri Biswas, Paul M. Ryan, Rima Nakrani, Mihir Bhatt, Anthony K. C. Chan, Tapas Mondal
Summary: This study aimed to establish the incidence and characteristics of paediatric thrombosis (PT) in a Canadian tertiary care center during the era of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). The results showed that central vascular catheterization was a contributory factor in more than half of thrombotic events, highlighting the elevated thrombosis risk to infants and children with central vascular access.
Article
Oncology
Kevim Bordignon Guterres, Grazielle Guidolin Rossi, Marli Matiko Anraku de Campos, Kelly Schneider Moreira, Thiago Augusto Lima Burgo, Bernardo Almeida Iglesias
Summary: In this study, the photoinactivation evaluation of Ag(II) porphyrins in the antimicrobial photodynamic therapy of rapidly growing mycobacterial strains was reported. The results showed that Ag(II) porphyrins significantly reduced the concentration of viable mycobacteria and induced potential structural damage.
PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Josune Zubicaray, Sofia Martin-Consuegra, Monserrat Nieto, Gustavo Albi, June Iriondo, Elena Sebastian, Eva Galvez, Blanca Molina, Marta Gonzalez-Vicent, Jesus Gonzalez de Pablo, Ana Castillo, Manuel Ramirez, Luis Madero, Miguel Angel Diaz, Julian Sevilla
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed 140 pediatric patients and donors who underwent peripheral blood progenitor cell collection, and observed adverse events related to central venous catheters (CVCs) as well as the impact of catheter-related variables on leukapheresis efficiency. The results showed that there were 14 CVC-related adverse events (10%), with fever being the most common, followed by thrombotic events. Interestingly, the size of the catheter was significantly associated with the efficiency of cell collection.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Luxia Kong, Bangruan Xie, Qian Liu, Lijuan Hua, Anish Bhusal, Chen Bao, Jiannan Hu, Shuyun Xu
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical diagnostic value of positive acid-fast staining combined with negative GeneXpert MTB/RIF in NTM-PD diagnosis, showing a relatively high sensitivity. The sensitivity of this combination diagnosis method increased when acid-fast staining was conducted multiple times.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Zhengrong Deng, Jiangwei Qin, Huanbin Sun, Furong Xv, Yimei Ma
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of impregnations for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection in pediatrics. The results showed that impregnated CVCs significantly reduced the risk of CRBSI in pediatric patients, especially in the pediatric group. The study concluded that antimicrobial-impregnated CVCs are beneficial in preventing CVC-related complications in pediatrics.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)