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View article: Infection risk of peripheral intravenous catheters: meta-synthesis of 18 prospective studies with 14,606 catheters
Infection risk of peripheral intravenous catheters: meta-synthesis of 18 prospective studies with 14,606 catheters Open
Background To quantify the incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) infections and to describe the influence of clinical characteristics, including dwell time, on risk. Methods Meta-synthesis of 18 prospective studies (16 random…
View article: Endotracheal Tube‐Associated Complications in Paediatric Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Endotracheal Tube‐Associated Complications in Paediatric Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Background Children admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit who require mechanical ventilation are at increased risk for endotracheal tube complications. Increased endotracheal tubes complications can lead to increased length of sta…
View article: Infrared Devices Versus Traditional Palpation Approach for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Infrared Devices Versus Traditional Palpation Approach for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Aims This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the efficacy of infrared (IR) devices versus the traditional palpation technique for first‐attempt success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in adults. Design System…
View article: Expert consensus and recommendations for health care-associated infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study
Expert consensus and recommendations for health care-associated infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study Open
We developed a 13-item minimum dataset with standardized definitions to support consistent, state-wide HAI surveillance and reporting. The dataset supports efficient data aggregation and will inform targeted prevention activities.
View article: Protect peripheral intravenous catheters: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a novel antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters (ProP trial)
Protect peripheral intravenous catheters: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a novel antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters (ProP trial) Open
Introduction Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly used vascular access device in hospitalised patients. Yet PIVCs may be complicated by local or systemic infections leading to increased healthcare costs. Chlorhexi…
View article: Protect PIVC s: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a novel antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters (ProP Trial). (Preprint)
Protect PIVC s: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a novel antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters (ProP Trial). (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED Introduction: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most common vascular access device with most hospitalised patients receiving at least one during hospital admission. Traditionally, a transparent dressing alone i…
View article: Mapping progress in intravascular catheter quality surveillance: An Australian case study of electronic medical record data linkage
Mapping progress in intravascular catheter quality surveillance: An Australian case study of electronic medical record data linkage Open
Background and significance Intravascular (IV) catheters are the most invasive medical device in healthcare. Localized priority-setting related to IV catheter quality surveillance is a key objective of recent healthcare reform in Australia…