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Use of central venous access devices outside of the pediatric intensive care units
Central venous access devices (CVAD) are associated with central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and venous thromboembolism (VTE). We identified trends in non-intensive care unit (ICU) CVAD util...
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Open AccessPediatric invasive device utility and harm: a multi-site point prevalence survey
Invasive devices are widely used in healthcare settings; however, pediatric patients are especially vulnerable to invasive device-associated harm. This study aimed to explore invasive device utility, prevalenc...
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Open AccessImproving difficult peripheral intravenous access requires thought, training and technology (DART3): a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial protocol
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most used invasive medical device in healthcare. Yet around half of insertion attempts are unsuccessful leading to delayed medical treatments and patient discom...
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Open AccessExperiences of children with central venous access devices: a mixed-methods study
Our study aims to explore the experience of having a central venous access device (CVAD) from the perspective of the child and family and how movements within and outside of hospital environments influence thi...
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Open AccessPediatric central venous access devices: practice, performance, and costs
Healthcare delivery is reliant on a functional central venous access device (CVAD), but the knowledge surrounding the burden of pediatric CVAD-associated harm is limited.
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Open AccessImproving peripheral venous cannula insertion in children: a mixed methods study to develop the DIVA key
To develop and validate a difficult intravenous access risk assessment and escalation pathway, to increase first time intravenous insertion success in paediatrics.
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Open AccessA novel integrated dressing to secure peripheral intravenous catheters in an adult acute hospital: a pilot randomised controlled trial
The reported incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) failure has been as high as 69%. This is in part due to inadequate stabilisation or securement to the skin, which allows micro-motion of the cath...
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Open AccessInnovative dressing and securement of tunneled central venous access devices in pediatrics: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Central venous access device (CVAD) associated complications are a preventable source of patient harm, frequently resulting in morbidity and delays to vital treatment. Dressing and securement products are used...
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The use of diaries in psychological recovery from intensive care
Intensive care patients frequently experience memory loss, nightmares, and delusional memories and some may develop symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. The use of diaries is emerging as...
