Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters

Author: Sergio Sandrucci

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-07-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788847056640

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Indications for central venous cannulation in critically ill patients have increased dramatically, but central venous access has the drawbacks of morbidity and a scarcity of experienced operators. Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access offers a solution, in that it reduces morbidity and can be performed by a dedicated nursing team. The aim of this book is to teach the fundamentals of this emerging technique. Advice is provided on choice of materials; maneuvers for positioning of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs), techniques for evaluation of PICC tip placement; prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications; and organization of a dedicated team within a hospital or a supportive care program. Legal and economic issues are also considered. The book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals, including nutritionists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and radiologists.

Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters

Author: Sergio Sandrucci

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-07-05

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 8847056659

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Indications for central venous cannulation in critically ill patients have increased dramatically, but central venous access has the drawbacks of morbidity and a scarcity of experienced operators. Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access offers a solution, in that it reduces morbidity and can be performed by a dedicated nursing team. The aim of this book is to teach the fundamentals of this emerging technique. Advice is provided on choice of materials; maneuvers for positioning of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs), techniques for evaluation of PICC tip placement; prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications; and organization of a dedicated team within a hospital or a supportive care program. Legal and economic issues are also considered. The book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals, including nutritionists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and radiologists.

Central Venous Catheters
Central Venous Catheters

Author: Andy Bodenham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-12-08

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780470319215

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This book addresses all the issues a patient may experience prior to receiving a VAD. Selection of equipment, practical aspects of technique, the pros and cons of the various veins, and modifications of technique for certain circumstances are examined. Covereage also includes the roles played by radiologists, anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other team memebers. Throughout the chapters a reference is made to the IV Therapy Standards published by the Royal College of Nursing IV Therapy Forum in 2003. Each chapter is evidence based and fully referenced.

Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access
Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access

Author: Nancy L. Moureau

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-10

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 3030031497

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This Open access book offers updated and revised information on vessel health and preservation (VHP), a model concept first published in poster form in 2008 and in JVA in 2012, which has received a great deal of attention, especially in the US, UK and Australia. The book presents a model and a new way of thinking applied to vascular access and administration of intravenous treatment, and shows how establishing and maintaining a route of access to the bloodstream is essential for patients in acute care today. Until now, little thought has been given to an intentional process to guide selection, insertion and management of vascular access devices (VADs) and by default actions are based on crisis management when a quickly selected VAD fails. The book details how VHP establishes a framework or pathway model for each step of the patient experience, intentionally guiding, improving and eliminating risk when possible. The evidence points to the fact that reducing fragmentation, establishing a pathway, and teaching the process to all stakeholders reduces complications with intravenous therapy, improves efficiency and diminishes cost. As such this book appeals to bedside nurses, physicians and other health professionals.

Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices
Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices

Author: Isidoro Di Carlo

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 8847023734

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Since their first application in 1982, Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices (TIVADs) have become increasingly important in the clinical practice, as more intensive chemotherapy and parenteral treatments have come into use. At this time, there is objective evidence that TIVADs are a safe, effective strategy for long-term venous access; they play a significant role throughout the management of the oncology patient, as they are needed in the initial phases for active treatments as well as in the last stages for palliative measures, making possible repeated administration of chemotherapeutic vesicant agents, nutrients, antibiotics, analgesics, and blood products. According to a number of prospective studies, use of TIVADs is associated with a significant complication rate (10% to 25% of all patients). Evidence-based data support that most complications are directly related to inappropriate technique of placement and/or nursing care, sometimes leading to TIVAD loss, significant morbidity, increased duration of hospitalization, and additional medical cost. A group of world-renowned experts - both in the clinical and research fields – contributed to this volume, whose aim is to provide clinicians, nurses and medical students with a multidisciplinary, full update on these devices, as long term central venous access can no be longer considered a routine matter, and serious complications can be maintained at a very low level only if strict adherence to a well-defined protocol of surgical technique and of catheter care is maintained.

Venous Catheters
Venous Catheters

Author: Philip C. Pieters

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9783131248213

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A portable handbook with essential practical information for catheter use such as venous anatomy, catheter designs, indications of use, catheter placement, catheter care and catheter complications.

Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter: an Alternative for Improving the Quality of Nursing Care
Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter: an Alternative for Improving the Quality of Nursing Care

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Introduction: Evidence suggests high rates of complications related to the peripheral venous catheter (PVC). Among causes is the administration of irritant/vesicant medicine, with pH u2264 5 or u2265 9 and osmolarity u2265 900 mOsm/L(1-2) . These risk factors are indications for using peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC)(3-4). Therefore, their use may be an alternative for improving the outcome of nursing care. However, safely using PICC requires the acquisition of knowledge based on scientific evidence, because care differs from that usually provided to patients with PVC(4). Objective: Analyze the cumulative incidence of complications in Portuguese patients with PICC or PVC after implementing an educational intervention on care with PICC. Method: A theoretical and practical educational intervention with nurses of a service of medicine of Portugal, on care for patients in the insertion, maintenance and monitoring of the PICC. A cohort pilot study was held during 40 consecutive days, in 2016. Patients included were adults: nine patients with PICC and 36 with PVC. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Results: Complication in patients with PICC: obstruction (22.2%); PVC: Phlebitis (22.2%), infiltration (38.8%), obstruction (27.7%), accidental removal of the PVC (47.2%), fluid leakage on insertion (36.1%) and pain at the site of insertion (5.5%). Discussion & Conclusion: Permanent education is essential to improve nurses' knowledge of PICC care, and is a strategy to achieve higher levels of qualification and the transformation of practices (5). PICC showed a lower incidence of complications when compared to the PVC, becoming a favorable alternative to improve the quality of nursing care to patients who have a medical indication for PICC. Ensuring the criteria of selection of a venous catheter is essential in order to reduce complications, improve the results of nursing care and promote the patients' well-being (3-4).

Infections in Hematology
Infections in Hematology

Author: Georg Maschmeyer

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-12-13

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 3662440008

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Infections are among the most frequent complications in patients with hematological malignancies and in those undergoing high-dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. A profound knowledge on the epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, treatment modalities and prophylactic strategies is essential for the clinical management of these complications in patients who are often severely immunocompromised owing to their underlying diseases and in particular, the intensive myelosuppressive chemo and immunotherapy. This textbook provides a clinically oriented, compact and up-to-date overview on infections in hematology patients and their management. The typical pathogens to be considered in different subgroups of patients are identified and further aspects of the microbiological background are explored. Clinical, imaging, and laboratory-based diagnostic techniques are discussed and therapeutic strategies appropriate to different situations are then presented, with due attention to the pitfalls, toxicities and interactions that can arise during antimicrobial treatment. Strategies to prevent infection are also outlined, encompassing antimicrobial prophylaxis, isolation procedures, hospital hygiene, protective immunization and the use of hematopoietic growth factors.

The GAVeCeLT manual of Picc and Midline
The GAVeCeLT manual of Picc and Midline

Author: Mauro Pittiruti

Publisher: Edra

Published: 2017-05-30T00:00:00+02:00

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 882144399X

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Venous access devices are necessary for any patient requiring repeated blood sampling, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy or other IV treatments to be delivered in the hospital setting or at home. In the last decade, ultrasound-guided PICCs and Midline catheters – inserted by adequately trained physicians or nurses - have suddenly and widely spread in the field of venous access devices all over the world. The introduction and diffusion of PICCs in Italy has been historically linked to the GAVeCeLT association (the Italian Group of Long Term Venous Access Devices) and particularly to the authors’ scientific and didactic activity. This volume examines the clinical indications for these devices and illustrates the details of their insertion and management in several clinical settings. Furthermore, all the specifications regarding the materials to use and all the aspects related to device removal and replacement, as well as the different strategies for complications prevention, are thoroughly discussed.