Search results for "Venous Access"
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Get answers to questions about obesity, ultrasound guidance, and other coding conundrums.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/coding-corner-qa.htm
15 Jul 2021
Surviving Sepsis Campaign releases updated guidelines for hospitalized adults
Topics covered among the 93 recommendations include screening and early treatment of sepsis, hemodynamic management, ventilation, additional therapies, and long-term outcomes and goals of care. Changes include which sepsis risk scores are recommended.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/20/2.htm
20 Oct 2021
Midline catheters may be safer than PICCs for short-term use
A retrospective cohort study found use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for difficult vascular access or for IV antibiotic therapy for 30 days or less was associated with higher risk for a bloodstream infection or occlusion than a midline catheter.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/08/2.htm
8 Dec 2021
Integrated peripheral IV catheters may have lower risk of device failure, trial finds
An industry-funded study randomized patients requiring at least 24 hours of IV therapy to either an integrated peripheral IV catheter, with built-in extension sets, wings, and flattened bases, or a traditional peripheral IV catheter.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/23/integrated-peripheral-iv-catheters-may-have-lower-risk-of-device-failure-trial-finds.htm
23 Nov 2022
Midline catheters appear safe in patients with advanced CKD
Complication rates with midline catheters were similar in patients with and without advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and catheter-related bloodstream infections were rare, according to an analysis of data from 66 Michigan hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/11/midline-catheters-appear-safe-in-patients-with-advanced-ckd.htm
11 Oct 2023
Complications appear common with CVC placement
Of 1,000 patients with a central venous catheter (CVC) for three days, 30.2 would develop at least one serious complication, including arterial cannulation, pneumothorax, infection, or deep venous thrombosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/13/complications-appear-common-with-cvc-placement.htm
13 Mar 2024