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Volume 19 Issue 2 Summer 2025
Clinician assessment of an in situ peripheral intravenous catheter: Using ultrasound to prevent unrecognized extravasation
Jonathan G. Bailey, Tristan Dumbarton, Brandon D’Souza, and Mathew B. Kiberd
Long peripheral catheters: A viable option for the neonatal intensive care unit
Leanne D. Gonzalez and Dinorah Rodriguez-Warren
Percutaneous central venous catheter placement in children in haematology-oncology care with thrombocytopenia: A prospective observational study
Manel Kammoun, Hend Ketata, Mariem Ben Abdallah, Abir Missaoui, Imen Krikha, Moez Elloumi, Sahar Elleuch, and Anouar Jarraya
Hospital admission avoidance in a London NHS trust: A retrospective review of King’s OPAT service
Gianni Acuram and Maria Veronica Jean Desales
Evaluation of a safety-engineered peripherally inserted intravenous catheter with multiple access blood control: Clinician acceptability and ease of use
Jesson Yeh, Diana Valencia, Christopher R. Curtin, Susan Ballek, Allyson Marshall-Hudson, Michael Tuley, and Angela Karpf
Volume 19 Issue 1 Spring 2025
A multimodal approach to reduce the incidence of peripheral venous cannula bacteraemias and improve patient safety
Lydia Brunn
Infusion pump technology in practice: An online survey of clinicians’ experiences with intravenous syringe pumps
Sarah Crowe
Effectiveness of tissue adhesive for vascular access devices in paediatrics: Systematic review and metaanalysis protocol
Sabrina de Souza, Mari Takashima, Tricia M. Kleidon, Elouise Comber, Nicole Marsh, Deanne August, Amanda Ullman, and Patricia Kuerten Rocha
Structured analysis of ultrasound vascular-access education feedback (SAUVE): A mixed-methods quality improvement study of a vascular access training program
Christopher Picard, Efrem Violato, Domhnall O’Dochartaigh, Calvin Kruger, Luigi Imbrogno, Richard Drew,Carmel Montgomery, Colleen M. Norris, and Matthew J. Douma
A randomized, noninferiority, comparative evaluation of vascular securement devices: Cost and clinical analysis
Colby G. Simmons, Jason D. Williams, Azin Kheirandish1, Alexander M. Kaizer, and Jason C. Brainard
Volume 18 Issue 3 Fall-Winter 2024
Collaborating for excellence in patient care: First parenteral dose administration in home and community care
Michelle Pothier, Tanya Baker, and Sarah Burns
Simplifying palliative symptom management: Elastomeric infusions in hospice and home care
Vincetic Bozidar, Natalie W. M. Hertzman, and Daphne Broadhurst
Navigating vascular access challenges: Transhepatic tunneled catheter placement
Nestor Gomez-Maldonado, Rogelio Hernandez-Lima, Omar H. Sanchez-Vazquez, Marcos Garcia-Nava, Brenda Cortez Flores, Daniela Xavier Castro, Bernardo Moguel-Gonzalez, and Alejandro Garcia-Rivera
Optimizing peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: A structured ultrasound device selection and education program quality initiative for intensive care unit nurses
Tonya Hartley, Jennifer Kluszczynski, and Daphne Broadhurst
Intravenous fluid therapy: An audit and discussion of improvements required for prescribers and administrators
Calum Heslop, Milap Rajpara, Sally Wood, Talia Patel, Shivaali Karelia, and Rakesh Patel
Standards of care for peripheral intravenous catheters: Evidence-based expert consensus
Judy Thompson, Marlene M. Steinheiser, J. Blake Hotchkiss, James Davis, Michelle DeVries, Katie Frate, Robert Helm, Chris W. Jungkans, Swapna Kakani, Sean Lau, Karen Lindell, Kristen McNiff Landrum, Karen A. McQuillan, D. J. Shannon, Lorelle Wuerz, and Stephanie Pitts
Collaborating for Best Practice: How I helped design an electronic health record and lived to tell the tale: A nurse’s adventures
Julia Casey
Collaborating for Best Practice: Utility and feasibility of inserting tunnelled central venous catheters at the bedside in critically ill children
Gokul Ramanathan, Crawford Fulton, Carla Thomas, and Anand Wagh
Volume 18 Issue 2 Summer 2024
Using virtual reality to manage patient anxiety during needle-related procedures in an emergency department: A randomized controlled trial protocol
Hui (Grace) Xu, Jed Duff, Salihah Asiri, Hansel Addae-Bosomprah, and Bronwyn Griffin
Peripheral venous access using the Seldinger wire technique and short cannulas in patients with difficult venous access: A case series
Brendan Smith-Hanratty
Influence of the Seldinger technique on the dwell time and failure rates of ultrasound-guided peripheral cannulas: A prospective observational study
Brendan Smith-Hanratty and Ryan Walker
Introducing an ultrasound-guided longer length peripheral IV catheter for patients with difficult venous access
Julie Godfrey and Luigi Gallipoli
Peripheral vascular access devices for hospitalized older adults: A scoping review protocol
Naomi Howell, Alison Craswell, Matt Mason, and Nicole Marsh
Exploring the administration of intravenous antibiotics and fluids via portable intravenous pump versus intravenous pump and pole to improve mobility in patients diagnosed with cancer (The ACTIVE Trial): A randomized controlled trial protocol
Robyn Matthews, Emily Russell, Claire Wessling, Carolina Sandler, Melissa Eastgate, Krispin Hajkowicz, Toby Pavey, Bronwyn K. Clark, Brighid Scanlon, and Nicole C. Gavin
Minimum education and training for pediatric and neonatal peripheral intravenous catheter care for all clinicians
Mary Beth Hovda Davis, Darcy Doellman, Stephanie Pitts, and Tricia Kleidon
Volume 18 Issue 1 Spring 2024
A randomized control trial to compare Quiet Eye training efficacy to traditional technical training with undergraduate student nurses’ peripheral intravenous cannulation performance: A protocol
Shannon I. A. Parker, Jessica Wilkins, Shahzad Inayat, Noah Hollingsworth, Joe Causer, Shane Virani, and Jeff K. Caird
Longer length peripheral catheters in sickle cell treatment: A more efficient and cost-effective care pathway
Jenniferth Aviles Moreta
Risk factors for a failed first attempt at pediatric subclavian central venous catheters and the role of single-attempt placement in reducing catheter-related morbidity: A prospective observational study
Anouar Jarraya, Manel Kammoun, Hasna Bouchaira, Hind Ketata, Saloua Ammar, and Riadh Mhiri
Impact of a vascular access specialty service on hospitalized pediatric patients: A pilot feasibility study
Dayna M. Holt, Teresa Dodd-Butera, Melissa Stebel, Haylie Lichtenberger, and Elizabeth Sharpe
Percutaneous central venous catheters for children with leukemia: The role of aplastic anemia in increasing the risk of compliCations
Anouar Jarraya, Manel Kammoun, Khadija Ben Ayed, Mariem Khrouf, Hachem Bradaii, Amal Elleuch, and Riadh Mhiri
Volume 17 Issue 3 Winter 2023
Does bolusing intravenous administration sets with monoclonal antibodies reduce chair time in the oncology outpatient setting? A protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Dr. Nicole Gavin, Francesca Boyte, Robyn Matthews, Dr. Elise Button, Lee Jones, Therese Hayes, Grant Partridge, Michael Smith, Dr. Glen Kennedy, and Dr. Melissa Eastgate
A guide to cannulation in adults
Claire Ford
Volume 17 Issue 2 Summer 2023
Foundation for implementing a comprehensive vascular access excellence initiative organization-wide to improve vascular access device insertion and standardize care: Best practice for an acute care hospital
Cheryl Campos, Megan Lopez, Vanessa Irwin-Nieto, Randy Richards, Melissa R. Deen, and Agnes Lalata
Vascular access device type for systemic anti-cancer therapies: A scoping review protocol
Caitriona Duggan, Orlaith Hernon, Rosie Dunne, Veronica McInerney, Stewart R. Walsh, and Peter J. Carr
Collaborating for Best Practice: Simple and efficient: Standardizing ultrasound-guided peripheral insertions with barrier dressing cuts waste, saves time, costs less, and improves patient safety
Nancy Moureau, RN, PhD, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC, and Pam Pressnall, RN, VA-BC
Collaborating for Best Practice: Complications in vascular access: Solutions for managing central vascular access device-associated skin impairment
Kerin Lubbe, RN, MEd, I-CVAA(c)
Collaborating for Best Practice: PICCTIP: A tool for applying the Tomazoni Technique in measuring the peripherally inserted central catheter
Andreia Tomazoni, PhD, Patricia Kuerten Rocha, PhD, and Sabrina de Souza, PhD Candidate
Volume 17 Issue 1 Spring 2023
Understanding nursing perceptions of intravenous fluid management practices
Sarah Crowe, MN, PMD-NP(F), NP, CNCC©
Integrated versus non-integrated peripheral intravenous catheters: A cross-sectional survey of nurse experiences
Rebecca S. Paterson, Emily N. Larsen, Marie Cooke, Claire M. Rickard, Rachel M. Walker, and Nicole Mars
Percutaneous infraclavicular subclavian vein catheters in paediatric cancer patients in comparison with critically ill children: A one-year experience from a Tunisian Hospital
Anouar Jarraya, PhD, Dr. Manel Kammoun, Dr. Ahmad Sarhan, Dr. Ahmad Abdelhedi, and Prof. Kamel Kolsi
Volume 16 Issue 3 Fall 2022
Nurses’ knowledge and experiences of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion at a tertiary paediatric health centre
Nalan Karaog˘ lan, Aslı Çatıkog˘ lu, Hatice Yıldırım Sarı, and I˙lker Devrim
On a quest to prevent harm and safeguard paediatric venous catheters – A randomized control trial protocol
Brooke Charters, RN, PG Paed Acute Care, Kelly Foster, MNRS, RN, Dip HS, PG Crit Care, PhD Candidate, Benjamin Lawton, BSc, MBCHB, FRACP, Mph, Corey Cassidy, BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FACEM, Joshua Byrnes, BEcon, BComm, MEcon, MHealth Econ, PhD, Gabor Mihala, MEng (Mech), Gcert (Biostat), PhD, Jessica Schults, RN, PhD, Tricia Kleidon, RN, MNSci (Nurse Prac.), PhD candidate, Ruth McCaffery, RN, Kristy Van, RN, and Amanda Ullman, RN, PhD
Impact of cilostazol on maturation rate and patency of the arteriovenous fistula in patients with hemodialysis
Gholamhossein Kazemzadeh, Meisam Izadi, Fatemeh Shafiee Zargar, Fatemeh Sadeghipour Kermani, Yaser Toloueitabar, and Ali Saberi
Collaborating for Best Practice: What's In A Name?
Linda M. Verde, BA(Hons)
Volume 16 Issue 2 Summer 2022
Central venous access device locking practices in the adult critical care setting: A single-centre, observational study establishing duration of locking per catheter lumen
Marlena Ornowska, BSc (Hons), Jessica Wittmann, CRC, and Steven Reynolds, BA, MD, FRCPC
Implementation of a midline catheter service in a regional setting
Paul Jones, NP, BN, MN
Supporting clinical competency in managing peripherally inserted central catheters during the COVID-19 pandemic: An education evaluation
Jennifer Reguindin, MScN, RN, GNC(c), Angel Wang, RN, MN, Kim Capoccitti, MSN, RN, Shevaun Lai, RN, BScN, MN, Christine Saby, MN, RN, Natalie Sakin, MN, RNHSLA, PANC(c), Wesley Woods, RN, CCRN, Christine Ortiz, RN, CON(c), Karen Velasco, RN, Parisa Alvand, MN, RN, Ahmed Ullah Sayed, RN, Marilyn Lee, MN, RN, Donna Rothery, BScN, RN, CNCC(c), and Mikki Layton, MN, NP-Adult, CON(C), CHPCN(C)
Using a LOng peripheral intraVEnous catheter with retractable guidewire to optimize first-insertion success for patients with Difficult IntraVenous Access in the emergency department (LOVE-DIVA): A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Hui (Grace) Xu, RN, NP, MN, MNP, PhD candidate, Amanda Corley, RN, MAdvPrac, PhD, Robert S. Ware, BSc (Hons), PhD, Son Nghiem, PhD, Scott Stirling, MBBS, FACEM, FAAEM, Carrie Wang, MBBS, FACEM, and Nicole Marsh, RN, PhD
Complications of peripheral intravenous catheters and risk factors for infiltration and phlebitis in children
Nalan Karaog˘ lan, Hatice Yıldırım Sarı, and I˙lker Devrim
Collaborating for Best Practice: Beware its twin: Intrathecal implanted ports – Part 2: Safety considerations
Janny Proba, RN, BScN, MEd, EdD(c), CON(C), CHPCN(C), CVAA(c)
Volume 16 Issue 1 Spring 2022
Chlorhexidine (di)gluconate locking device for central line infection prevention in intensive care unit patients: A multi-unit, pilot randomized controlled trial
Makena Pook, BHSc, Nasim Zamir, MD, Ellen McDonald RN, Alison Fox-Robichaud, MSc, MD
Providing community intravenous therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Paul Hodgkins
Collaborating for Best Practice: Beware its twin: Intrathecal implanted ports – Part 1: Challenges
Janny Proba, RN, BScN, MEd, EdD(c), CON(C), CHPCN(C), CVAA(c)
Volume 15 Issue 3 Fall/Winter 2021
I-DEC IDED® – A decision tool for assessment and management of invasive devices in the hospital setting
Gillian Ray-Barruel, RN, PhD
‘Pinholes in my arms’: The vicious cycle of vascular access
Linda Kelly and Austyn Snowden
Collaborating for Best Practice: Learning from each other and our patients’ experiences: Part one
Leanne Tremain, RN, BScN, MA, CNeph©
Volume 15 Issue 2 Summer 2021
Vascular access device securement for oncology patients and those with chronic diseases
Michelle L. Hawes
Identifying essential procedural skills in Canadian undergraduate medical education
Frank Battaglia, Céline Sayed, Maria Merlano, Meghan McConnell, Christopher Ramnanan, Jennifer Rowe, Hao Wang, Vishesh Patel, and Nikhil Rastogi
Collaborating for Best Practice: Keeping front-line nurses up-to-date: Implementing CVAA Guidelines into community health nursing practice
Michelle Pothier, BN, RN, MN, CCHN(C), CVAA(c), and Pauline Therrien, MN, RN
Volume 15 Issue 1 Spring 2021
Innovative approaches to teaching vascular access to nursing students in the COVID-19 era
Caroline Marchionni, RN, MScAdmin, MScA, Madolyn Connolly, RN, BScN, Mélanie Gauthier, RN, BScN, M Int Care N, CNCC(C), and Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay, RN, PhD
Maximising the opportunity of a self‑administration outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy pathway
Jake Bodycot, Linda Mashonganyika, Nicola Kucziw, Chanelle Ingham, Samira Bhukera, and Helena A. White
Collaborating for Best Practice: Pushing for change: Meeting the learning needs of novice nurses for IV chemotherapy push
Janny Proba, RN, BScN, MEd, CON(C), CPHCN(C), CVAA(c), deSOUZA Nurse, and Cheryl Page, RN, BScN, BSc, MEd, CVAA(c), CON(C), BMTCN®, de Souza APN
Volume 14 Issue 3 Winter 2020
Misplacement of PICCs following power-injected CT contrast media
Val Wortley and Leo Andrew Almerol
Volume 14 Issue 2 Summer 2020
Peripheral intravenous cannulation: Reducing pain and local complications
Nikki Welyczko
Effectiveness of scheduled vital signs assessment during infliximabinfusions in detecting infusion reactions: A multi-centre retrospective data review
Julia Casey, BN, RN, CVAA(c)
The patient experience of peripheral intravenous therapy: Development of a patient survey, initial findings, and next steps
Lena Cuthbertson, MEd, BHScOT, Dip (OT), Reg OT(BC), PMP, and Sarah Ashton, HB Comm
Volume 14 Issue Issue 1 Spring 2020
Patient reported outcome and experience measures for peripheral venous catheters: a scoping review protocol.
Emily N. Larsen, RN, GDip(HlthRes), Joshua Byrnes, PhD, Nicole Marsh, RN, PhD, and Claire M. Rickard, PhD, GDip(Critical Care)
Volume 13 Issue 3 Winter 2019
SECURE-ment bundles to prevent peripheral vascular access device failure – The SECURE-PVAD trial: Study protocol for a pilot randomized control trial
Amanda Corley, RN, MAdvPrac, PhD candidate; Amanda J Ullman, RN, PhD; Nicole Marsh, RN, PhD; Emily N. Larsen, RN, GDipHlthRes; Gabor Mihala, MEng(Mech), GCert(Biostats); Patrick N. A. Harris, BSc, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, DTM&H, FRACP, FRCPA; and Claire M. Rickard, RN, PhD
Collaborating for Best Practice: Antimicrobial stewardship – What does it really mean? Part 1: Antibiotic resistance – What went wrong?
Chantal Lainesse, DVM, PhD
Volume 13 Issue 2 Summer 2019
Time to rethink vascular access in patients with breast cancer
Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BScN, MEd, MBA, AOCN, ACNP, and Gail Larocque, NP-PHC, BHSc (Nursing), MN
Utilisation de pansements secs pour les dispositifs d’accès veineux centraux (DAVC) dans un objectif de réduction des bactériémies associées aux cathéters veineux centraux (BACC) dans une unité de soins intensifs de traumatologie
France Paquet, inf, MSc, ACAV(C), Janette Morlese, inf, BSc inf, et Charles Frenette, MD, FRCP(C)
Volume 13 Issue 1 Spring 2019
Use of Dry Dressing for Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) to Decrease Central-Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) in a Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
France Paquet, RN, MSN, CVAA(C) ; Janette Morlese, RN, BScN; and Charles Frenette, MD, FRCP(C)
Volume 12 Issue 3 Fall 2018
Development of a vascular access and infusion nursing curriculum for entry-to-practice baccalaureate students
Caroline Marchionni, RN, MS cAdmin, MScA, Mélanie Gauthier, RN, BScN, MIntCareN, CNCC(C), Thalia Aubé, RN, MScA, and Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay, RN, PhD
Clinical outcomes related to over-the-wire catheter exchange for peripherally inserted central catheter re‑insertion: A two-centre retrospective study
Adam Suleman, BHSc, MD2019 Candidate, Tannia Agnot-Johnston, RN, ENC(C)®, CVAA(C), VA-BC ™, and Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BScN, MEd, MBA, AOCN, ACNP, CVAA(C), CRNI®
Volume 12 Issue 2 Summer 2018
Knowledge of central venous access devices among nurses in two acute care facilities in Canada
Andrea Raynak, RN, MPH(N), CVAA(C), France Paquet, RN, MScN, VA-BC™, CVAA(C), Amanda Ruck, RN, MPH(N), and Brianne Wood, BSc(H), MSc, PhD (candidate)
Immunoglobulins for immunodeficiency in Canada. Part 2: Subcutaneous treatment
Caroline Marchionni, RN, MSc Admin, MSc A
Volume 12 Issue 1 Spring 2018
A Prospective observational study on vascular access in an internal medicine unit of a tertiary university hospital: A closer examination of peripheral catheters / Étude prospective observationnelle des voies d’accès vasculaires dans une unité de médecine interne d’un hôpital tertiaire universitaire: Zoom sur les cathéters périphériques
Catherine Orban, Jean-Baptiste Giot, Michel Moutschen et Christelle Meuris
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs): A review of complications and innovative solutions
Barbara McArthur, RN
Volume 11 Issue 3 Fall 2017
Evaluation of occlusion rates in percutaneously inserted central venous access devices using normal saline versus heparin flush
Melanie Cates, MSN, RN, ENC(C), Chad Johnson, MSN (NED), RN, CNCC(C), Dr. Tia Cooney, DNP, RN
Pre-operative Doppler ultrasound vascular mapping and clinical parameters as predictors of upper arm arteriovenous fistula success
Rita Martins, MD, António Gomes, MD, Vascular Access Surgeon, Ana Germano, MD, Radiologist, Marta Sousa, MD, Vascular Access Surgeon, Célia Madeira, MD, Nephrologist, Vítor Nunes, Director of Surgery Department
Volume 11 Issue 2 Summer 2017
Prevalence of Just-in-Case Catheters for Patients in the Ambulatory Care Emergency Department
Laura Craigie, RN, BN, CCN(C) and Sarah Hasson, RN, BScN, MSc
Immunoglobulins for Immunodeficiency in Canada: Part 1. Intravenous treatment
Caroline Marchionni, RN, MSc Admin, MSc A
Volume 11 Issue 1 Spring 2017
Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Improving Outcomes through Change in Products, Clinical Practice and Education
Adele deRosenroll, RN, BN
Overview of Medical Assistance in Dying: Considerations for the Vascular Access Specialist
Daphne Broadhurst, RN, BScN, CVAA(c), Kelly Crotty, RPh, BPharm and Adele deRosenroll, RN, BN
Volume 10 Issue 3 Fall 2016
A Quality Improvement Intervention: Improving the Ability to Care for Common PICC Issues within the Long-Term Care Nursing Home
Kelly Hand, inf./RN, BSc(N)/BN, CVAA(c)
UNBLOCKED: Introducing Alteplase to Community Care
Cathy Duerksen inf./RN, BSc(N)/BN, CVAA(c)
Volume 10 Issue 2 Summer 2016
Prevalence and Maintenance Practices of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
Teresa Brady, inf./RN, BSc(N)/BN; Frances Bruno, inf./RN, BSc(N)/BN, MSc(A); Caroline Marchionni,inf./RN, MSc Admin, Msc(A); and France Paquet, inf./RN, MSc inf./MSc(N), CVAA(c), VA-BC™
Volume 10 Issue 1 Winter-Spring 2016
Evaluation of Peripheral Intravenous Practices
Melanie Cates, MSN, RN, ENC(c)
Continuous Infusion of Critical Medications: The use of central venous catheters to administer prostacyclin therapy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Carolyn Doyle-Cox, RN, MSN and Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BScN, MEd., MBA, AOCN, ACNP, CVAA(c), CRNI
Volume 9 Issue 3 Fall-Winter 2015
Management of Totally Implanted Venous Access Devices – Standard of Care
Meredith Lynch and Brent Burbridge, MD, FRCPC
E-learning and IV Therapy: Can Learning be Fun?
France Paquet, RN, MScN, CVAA(c), VA-BC™ and Caroline Marchionni, RN, MSc Admin, MSc A
Volume 9 Issue 2 Summer 2015
2015 Conference Abstracts
Multiple
Volume 9 Issue 1 Winter 2015
How Can the Technology Acceptance Model be Applied to Enhance Infusion Pump Use by Health Care Professionals?
Gillian Strudwick, RN, MN, CVAA(c)
The Other Side of the Line
Beth Gore
Volume 8 Issue 2 Fall 2014
Essentials of Assessment for a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Team
Kristie Naayer, RN, BScN, CVAA(c)
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Tubing Maps: Standardization of Intravenous Tubing for Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
Tomoko Uemoto, RN, CON(c)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Spring 2014
Monitoring Aminoglycoside and Vancomycin in Home Health Care
Daphne Broadhurst, RN, BScN, CVAA(c), and Rosemary Zvonar, BScPhm, ACPR, FCSHP
Volume 7 Issue 3 Winter 2013/2014
Intravascular Contrast in Computed Tomography
Brent Burbridge, MD, FRCPC et al.
Preventing Central Line Complications: Part 2
Wava Truscott, PhD, MBA
Volume 7 Issue 2 Fall 2013
Pictorial Essay: Arm Implantation of the Cook Vital-Port Mini Titanium
Brent Burbridge, MD, FRCPC
Standardizing Patient Education on the Care of Central Venous Catheters
Sarah Champ, RN, BScN, CON(c)
Preventing Central Line Complications – Common and Not-Yet-Common Approaches: Part 1
Wava Truscott, PhD, MBA
Volume 7 Issue 1 Spring 2013
Catheter Occlusion Prevention Practices in Canada
Gillian Strudwick, RN, MN, CVAA(c), Michelle DaGloria, RN, BScN, Karen Charron, RN, MHSM, Renee Logan, RN, CVAA(c), Allison Fournier, RN, BNSc, Cathy Murray, RN, BScN, MScN(Cand), Patricia Rodgers, RN, BEd(Adult), CNCC
Death by Air: How Much Is Too Much? An In-depth Look at the Underappreciated Preventable Risk of Air Embolism
Daphne Broadhurst, RN, BScN, CVAA(c)
Volume 6 Issue 2 Winter 2012
Hydrating Your Patient the Easy Way: Hypodermoclysis
Daphne Broadhurst, RN, BScN, CVAA(c)
Data: The Real D in Decision Making
Sheryl McDiarmid, RN, BScN, MEd, MBA, ACNP, AOCN
Reducing the Risk for Infection: Nursing Diagnosis
Andrea Hunter, BS, RN, Mark R. Hunter, RN, CRNI, VA-BC
Volume 6 Issue 1 Summer 2012
CVAD Complication Management: A Decision-Aid Tool
Daphne Broadhurst, RN, BScN, CVAA(c)
The invivo evaluation of the flushing efficiency of different designs of clear needlefree connectors
Eugene M. Breznock, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Charles J. Sylvia, Jr., DVM, MS.
Volume 5 Issue 2 Winter 2011
Monitoring your Client… Aminoglyosides and Vancomycin in the Home Environment
Daphne Broadhurst, RN
Vascular Study: RN’s Perception Of Graduate Nurses’ IV Skills
Dr. Abigail Mitchell and Dr. Tina Sinatra-Wilhelm
Volume 5 Issue 1 Summer 2011
Is your Infusion Therapy Practice Up-to-Date?
Daphne Broadhurst, RN
Volume 4 Issue 3 Winter 2010
Intraosseous Vascular Access: Past, Present, and Future Trends
Lynn D. Phillips, MSN, RN, CRNI(R)
Avoiding Hematomas in the Older Adult Population
Leslie Dryborough, RN, MN, CVAA(c), GNC(C)
Volume 4 Issue 2 Summer 2010
Preventing Treatment Interference of Peripheral IV Lines in Older Adults
Leslie Dryborough, RN, MN, CVAA(c), GNC(C)
Volume 4 Issue 1 Spring 2010
Protecting Patients: Preventing Central-Line Infections
Daphne Broadhurst, RN
Volume 3 Issue 2 Summer 2009
Ethanol Lock as a Central Line Infection Prevention Strategy
Daphne Broadhurst, RN
Volume 3 Issue 1 Spring 2009
CR-BSIs and Needleless Access Devices
Molly Blake, BN, MHS, GNC(C), CIC
Volume 2 Issue 2 Winter 2008
Medication Safety Issues
Benita Schueder, BScPhm
Volume 2 Issue 1 Summer 2008
Peripheral Vascular Access Devices: Dwell Times in the Home Care Sector
Alison MacDonald, RN, BScN, MN (c), Kim Dalla Bona, MScN(c), RN, CVAA(C), CCHN(C), Karen Ray, RN, MSc
Volume 1 Issue 2 Winter 2007
The Use of Plastics in Infusion Technology: Current Issues
Benita Schueder, BScPhm, and Eszter Soos, BScPhm