Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Infusion Nurse
The consequences of antimicrobial overuse are complex. Censoring overuse requires strategic efforts directed at tailoring antimicrobial prescribing habits. Antimicrobial stewardship combats the negative consequences for patients and society. All members of the health care team can influence stewardship efforts in the patient treated for infectious diseases. Many of the potent antimicrobials used today are given by infusion, providing an exceptional opportunity for the infusion nurse to become a crucial part of the antimicrobial stewardship team. The goal of this article is to explain why antimicrobials are worth caring for...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
HIV: What's Next
In an era of complacency, concern exists that those who remain at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are not aware of methods of transmission and/or exposure. Awareness of the history of the epidemic is waning, and HIV has fallen off the radar of individuals and health care providers alike. Given that in some populations in the United States HIV infections are on the rise, educating individuals and health care providers on the continued risk is paramount. In addition to the many new treatments available, others are on the horizon through different levels of clinical trials. As such, this article addresses the...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Where Were You When Opportunity Came Knocking?
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Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Presidential Address Source Type: research
2021 INS Financial Report
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Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
State of the Society
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Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
A Culture of Volunteering
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Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Editorial Source Type: research
Development of a Quality Assessment Tool for Outpatient Infusion Clinics: A Literature Review and Pilot Survey
This study aimed to develop a quality assessment tool for outpatient infusion clinics, as a lack of literature exists on the subject. The authors conducted a literature review targeting studies since 2016 to identify variables that affect patient satisfaction in outpatient infusion clinics. Due to the limited number of relevant studies found, the authors shadowed 2 infusion clinic nurses to capture additional determinants of outpatient infusion clinic quality. A total of 72 variables relevant to an outpatient infusion quality assessment tool were listed. From this list of variables, a pilot survey was conducted at an outpa...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - May 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Revolutionary, Proven Solution to Vascular Access Concerns: A Review of the Advantageous Properties and Benefits of Catheter Securement Cyanoacrylate Adhesives
Intravascular catheters are widely used among hospitals; however, their failure rates are high, up to 50%, when secured by traditional techniques, such as tape and gauze. The use of catheter securement cyanoacrylate adhesives provides a unique approach to the issues surrounding the use of traditional securement techniques for vascular access devices by providing significant securement strength, barrier properties, antibacterial properties, hemostatic properties, and flexibility. The purpose of this research was to perform a thorough and systematic review of the current literature existing regarding the use of cyanoacrylate...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - May 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Avelumab First-Line Maintenance Treatment in Advanced Bladder Cancer: Practical Implementation Steps for Infusion Nurses
This article reviews key considerations related to avelumab 1L maintenance therapy that infusion nurses should be familiar with, including dosing, administration, and immune-related adverse event recognition and management, to ensure safe and appropriate use of this important and impactful therapy. (Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing)
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - May 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Filtering Out the Facts: Recommendations to Optimize Performance of In-Line Filters for Parenteral Nutrition and Injectable Lipid Emulsion Infusions
The use of an in-line, 1.2-μm filter is recommended for the intravenous (IV) infusion of parenteral nutrition (PN), also known as 3-in-1, total nutrient admixture (TNA), or all-in-one, and injectable lipid emulsions (ILEs) infused alone through a separate IV line. While filtration of TNA was mandated in 1994 to improve patient safety, the recommendation for filtering lipid emulsions alone is relatively new and has not been adopted by all clinicians. In addition, literature references and postmarket surveillance data cite the occurrence of infusion pump occlusion alarms, which may be indicative of a clogged filter. The fol...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - May 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
It Never Gets Old
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Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - May 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Editorial Source Type: research
Nursing Continuing Professional Development for Nursing Contact Hours and CRNI® Recertification Units
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Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Nursing Continuing Professional Development Source Type: research
Reprint from AJN: Secondary Medication Administration and IV Smart Pump Setup: What every nurse needs to know
This article discusses the technical requirements that every nurse should know when administering secondary medications using an iv smart pump.
Secondary infusion by large-volume iv smart pump is used extensively in the acute care setting for one-time or intermittent administration of medications such as antibiotics, electrolyte replacements, and some oncology drugs. Consistent and accurate delivery of secondary medications requires a full understanding of the system and setup requirements. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for nurses to find a secondary medication only partially administered when their programming shou...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Patient Experience With Vascular Access Management Informs Satisfaction With Overall Hospitalization Experience
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is a common invasive procedure performed during hospitalization. The present study reports results from a survey of 543 patients who have had PIVC insertion during their hospital stay in Singapore and the Philippines during the period between November 2018 and February 2019. The survey assessed the importance of 5 domains of patient-centered care on patient satisfaction with their hospitalization experience, including pain management, infection prevention, health care provider competence with vascular access, physical comfort, and effectiveness of communication during vascul...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Influence of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters With Proximal Valves on Red Blood Cell Hemolysis During Transfusion
The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of hemolysis after infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) in 12 peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) with a proximal valve, according to size and infusion rate. This was an experimental in vitro study performed under laboratory-controlled conditions, and the sample was composed of 12 PICCs with proximal valves (3F and 4F catheter). Twelve type A+ aliquots from 10 PRBCs were analyzed preinfusion and postinfusion according to PICC size and infusion rate. Hemolysis markers, total hemoglobin (g/dL), hematocrit (%), free hemoglobin (g/dL), potassium (mmol/L), lac...
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
