Ultrasound guidance can increase peripheral vein cannulation success by nurses in the Emergency Department (ED). Unfortunately, ED are not routinely trained to use ultrasonography for and may have access required equipment.

Only few cases with sacral radiculitis due to infection with Borrelia burgdorferi leading to neurogenic urinary dysfunction have been reported. A 57-year-old male developed urethral pain and urinary retention, requiring permanent catheterization. Extensive urological investigations did not reveal a specific cause, which was why neurogenic bladder dysfunction was suspected. Neurologic exam revea...

We would like to congratulate Kampf and colleagues on their study, which demonstrates the effectiveness of a multimodal intervention to improve safety for the insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) [1]. The issue of nosocomial infection is a small but real risk associated with the insertion of PIVC [2]. While we support and agree with the approach of the authors, we feel they may ...

Umbilical venous catheterization in neonates is an intravascular infusion route for resuscitation and maintenance fluids, blood and blood products, parenteral nutrition, and hypertonic solutions that can be used as an alternative when peripheral venous access is not possible. When used, special precautions should be taken and guidelines followed to prevent rare but often fatal complications.