Ablation of AF improves QOL more than drugs
Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) improves quality of life (QOL) more than drugs, according to a study presented on Aug.…
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Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications
Central lines can save lives. But dangerous complications can occur unless caregivers know how to identify, prevent, and solve potential problems.
Hospitals continue to struggle with catheter-related infections
A survey from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) found that half of 2,075 survey respondents…
Nurse perception of nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters
A study in Urologic Nursing reports nurses perceive improved job ease and positive patient feedback after implementation of a nurse-driven…
PA catheter controversy
Standard of care in the ICU – or object of overuse, abuse, and misuse? The authors explain why they believe PA catheter use may harm more critically ill patients than it helps.
Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled
On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets…
Preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections related to I.V. connectors
The author provides an overview of the issue and suggests some solutions.
Providing optimal care for patients with central catheters
Confused about central catheters? Here’s what you need to know.
Study: Urinary catheterization high risk for UTI
A review article in December 2012’s Journal of Hospital Infection found that highest population-attributable risk percentage for urinary tract infection…
Using catheter techniques to deliver analgesia
Make sure you’re up-to-date on how to deliver epidural, intrathecal, interpleural, and perineural analgesia and local anesthesia.
Walk the walk to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections
Nearly half of ICU patients have central venous catheters, putting them at risk for deadly bloodstream infections. Learn about proven methods for preventing these infections – and about ineffective practices we should abandon.
