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Complication study of norepinephrine administration from a midline catheter: a single-center retrospective study
This is a report from a Swedish Intermediate medical care unit :IMCU, a unit that is not common in Japan, but temporary peripheral intravenous administration of norepinephrine (NE) in emergency situations is also suggested in the World Guidelines for Sepsis Care (SSCG). On the other hand, the midra...Subcutaneous nitroglycerin prevents pediatric radial artery occlusion: an RCT
In this issue, we present a randomized, double-blind trial of subcutaneous nitroglycerin for prevention of occlusion during radial artery line removal in infants. A simple intervention performed before puncture and extraction suggests improved peripheral perfusion and is worth considering as a candidate for standard procedure in the PICU and operating room....
Selection, Insertion, and Management of VADs in Cancer Patients: MAGIC-ONC
Happy New Year everyone! In this first article of the year, we would like to introduce ”MAGIC-ONC," a paper on the selection, insertion, and management of VADs in cancer patients. If you would like to read more, please subscribe to our mailing list or read the note. Subscribe to our mailing list...Association Between Irritant Drug Administration via Midline Catheter and Complications
Since last year, midline catheters have become available for routine use in Japan. You may sometimes wonder which medications can be safely administered through them. The paper we introduce this time discusses the administration of irritant medications via midline catheters...What is RaPeVA?
RaPeVA (Rapid Peripheral Vein Assessment) is a standard procedure for safely inserting a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter). It involves systematically observing and evaluating the veins in both upper limbs using ultrasound to select the most suitable vessel and side (right or left). This helps prevent complications associated with PICC insertion, such as thrombosis, infection, and bleeding.Do you know the SIP protocol?
The SIP protocol is an evidence-based standardized procedure to systematically reduce complications that can occur during PICC insertion, including thrombosis, infection, dislodgement, malpositioning, and nerve damage. 2014 version based on ultrasound evaluation (RaPeVA), exit zoning (ZIM), tip position by IC-ECG Confirmation...Information on the 5th J-IVCARES Research Meeting
The Japanese Intravascular Catheterization Research Council of America (JIVCARES), an educational and research organization for catheter management, will hold a research meeting on November 29, 2012. We are planning to introduce the latest literature and educational lectures as well as research. We hope you will be able to join us...PICC Tour Experience in Major Cities in India Vol. 4 (Extra)
India's extravaganza: food, tourist attractions, etc. The Indian subcontinent is an extremely diverse cultural sphere, supported by its diverse topography surrounded by mountains and oceans, where multiple religions such as Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity coexist, and more than 20 official languages are used, including not only Hindi and English. This time...Changes brought about by ICU admission criteria (severity of illness, medical and nursing care needs)
In April 2014, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare introduced the "ICU admission criteria (severity of illness and medical/nursing necessity). These criteria limit patients who can be admitted to the ICU to those who "require a certain level of monitoring and treatment," and the system is designed to calculate reimbursement according to the implementation of such monitoring and treatment. This allows ICU...PICC Tour Experience in Major Cities of India Tour in India Part 3
Yusuke Terasaka, Vice President and Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Kyoto Katsura Hospital Values of PICC among physicians in various fields in India: Through a panel discussion Three important techniques for proper PICC insertion and positioning in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata....
