scholarly journals Is it worth having a dedicated infusion therapy nurse? Impact on peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections rates and costs

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiane Cais ◽  
Jerusa Armani
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Infusion Therapy ◽  
Central Venous

Tetrasodium EDTA as a Novel Central Venous Catheter Lock Solution Against Biofilm

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 515-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven L. Percival ◽  
Peter Kite ◽  
Kerrie Eastwood ◽  
Ricardo Murga ◽  
Janice Carr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Viable Cell ◽  
Infusion Therapy ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Home Infusion Therapy ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Lock Solution ◽  
Catheter Lock

AbstractBackground:Central venous catheter (CVC)-related bloodstream infections (BSIs) are known to increase rates of morbidity and mortality in both inpatients and outpatients, including hematology-oncology patients and those undergoing hemodialysis or home infusion therapy. Biofilm-associated organisms on the lumens of these catheters have reduced susceptibility to antimicrobial chemotherapy. This study tested the efficacy of tetrasodium EDTA as a catheter lock solution on biofilms of several clinically relevant microorganisms.Methods:Biofilms ofStaphylococcus epidermidis, methicillin-resistantS. aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, andCandida albicanswere grown to levels of approximately 1 × 105colony-forming units (CFU)/cm−1on CVC segments in a model system, then subjected to the tetrasodium EDTA lock treatment.Results:Comparisons of biofilms before and after exposure to the 40-mg/mL−1tetrasodium EDTA lock for 21 hours showed that the biofilm viable cell counts of all organisms tested were significantly reduced (P< .05) after exposure to the treatment.Conclusion:Antimicrobial lock treatment using 40 mg/mL−1of tetrasodium EDTA for at least 21 hours could significantly reduce or potentially eradicate CVC-associated bio-films of clinically relevant microorganisms (Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol2005;26:515-519).

scholarly journals Bedside ultrasound as a screening test for the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBI)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara de Sio ◽  
Mario Venafro ◽  
Giampiero Foccillo ◽  
Riccardo Nevola ◽  
Lucio Monaco
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Suspected Infection ◽  
Intravascular Devices ◽  
A Prospective Study

Abstract Purpose Between 15 and 30% of all nosocomial bacteremias and sepsis are associated with the use of intravascular devices. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBI) are infections in which the organism identified in the blood is also present on the tip of the catheter itself or in a blood sample taken through it. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of infections related to the use of central catheters. Methods Between January 2018 and June 2019, we carried out a prospective study on 36 patients with a central catheter, such as a central venous catheter (CVC), a central catheter with peripheral insertion (PICC), or a fully implanted central venous catheter (PORT-a-cath) and who had signs and symptoms of infection. These patients were submitted to an ultrasound of the catheter upon arrival in the ward in case of suspected infection, or at the time of the onset of signs and symptoms of infection (if these arose during hospitalization). Patients with a central catheter but without signs and symptoms of infection were not included in the study. The end point of the study was to evaluate sensitivity (SENS), specificity (SPEC), positive and negative predictive value (PPV-NPV) and overall diagnostic accuracy (ODA) of ultrasound in the diagnosis of CRBI through Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results US showed a SENS of 94%, a SPEC of 84%, a PPV of 84%, an NPV of 94% and an ODA of 88.8% for the diagnosis of CRBI. Conclusions Preliminary data from our study show that US of intravascular devices has a high SENS and SPEC in the diagnosis of CRBI, and can, therefore, be used as a valid tool to decide whether to remove the device early or leave it in place.

Needle-free connectors to prevent central venous catheter occlusion at a tertiary cardiac center: A prospective before and after intervention study

2021 ◽  
pp. 112972982110396
Author(s):  
Andrea Sansalone ◽  
Raffaello Vicari ◽  
Fabio Orlando ◽  
Alessandro Dell’Avo ◽  
Silvia Giuffrida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Absolute Risk ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Infusion Therapy ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Before And After

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of needle-free connectors to maintain Central Venous Catheter—CVC patency. Background: Loss of patency is a common complication associated with CVC. For patients, this can be stressful and painful, and can result in a delay in infusion therapy. Pressure-activated anti-reflux needle-free connectors are one of the most modern devices; however, no studies have compared this connector with the open-system three-way stopcock in terms of the incidence of CVC occlusion. Methods: This study is a prospective before and after intervention study. From March to August 2018, an observation phase was conducted with the three-way stopcock as the standard central venous catheter hub and closure system (phase 1). After implementation of needle-free connectors (phase 2), post-intervention observations were made from September 2019 to January 2020 (phase 3). Results: Of 199 CVCs analyzed, 41.2% (40/97) occluded in at least one lumen in the first phase, and 13.7% (14/102) occluded after introducing the technological device, absolute risk reduction 27.5% (95% confidence interval 15.6%–39.4%). The lumens supported by needle-free connectors showed a higher probability of maintaining patency compared with three-way stopcocks. No differences were observed in the rate of infection. Conclusions: Pressure-activated anti-reflux needle-free connectors are effective and safe devices suitable for the management of vascular access in cardiac patient care. Staff training, even on apparently simple devices, is essential to avoid the risk of infection.

Microbiological screening for earlier detection of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 964-969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmin Wagner ◽  
Gernot Schilcher ◽  
Ines Zollner-Schwetz ◽  
Martin Hoenigl ◽  
Thomas Valentin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous

scholarly journals Bundle Approach to Reduce Bloodstream Infections in Neutropenic Hematologic

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 474
Author(s):  
Jose Manuel Martinez ◽  
Luís Leite ◽  
Daniela França ◽  
Rita Capela ◽  
Luísa Viterbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Relative Risk ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Mechanical Valve ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Positive Pressure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Central Venous

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> The objective of the study was to reduce, by a bundle of interventions, the global bloodstream infections and catheterrelated bloodstream infections rates in neutropenic hematology patients with a long-term central venous catheter.<br /><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> This was a non-randomized prospective study. It was conducted in a 20-bed hematology oncology unit (Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Porto, Portugal) between 1st of August 2010 and 31st of January 2012. In this period we introduced a bundle of interventions (study group) and compared the results with the six months prior to implementation (control group). The interventions consisted in the use of a neutral pressure mechanical valve connector instead of a positive pressure mechanical valve connector, a more frequent change of this connector and a more efficient clean solution. One hundred and sixteen hematology patients with a long-term central venous catheter at time superior of 72 h, with 8 867 central venous catheter days [6 756 central venous catheter days in the study group and 2 111 central venous catheter days in the control group] were included in the study.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> A significant reduction in bloodstream infections rates and catheter-related bloodstream infections rates was achieved. Bloodstream infections rates: [32.69 (control group) vs. 9.43 (study group)], incidence reduction 71% [relative risk 0.2886, CI 95% (0.1793 – 0.4647), p &lt; 0.001] and catheter-related bloodstream infections rates: [17.53 (control group) vs. 4.73 (study group)], incidence reduction 71% [relative risk 0.2936, CI 95% (0.1793 – 0.5615), p &lt; 0.014]. No significant difference (p &gt; 0.05) was found in the neutrophil count at the time of blood culture samples between groups: 69% (&lt; 500 neutrophils/mm3) [71% (study group) vs. 68% (control group)].<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The introduction of this bundle of interventions based on the variables of patient, product and practice, supported by the Healthcare and Technology Synergy framework, quickly resulted in a significant reduction of bloodstream infections and catheterrelated bloodstream infections rates.</p>

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