Infusion-Related Risk Factors Associated With Cisplatin Ototoxicity in Pediatric Patients
Cisplatin administration is associated with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which is permanent hearing loss due to damage to the cochlear or to the vestibulocochlear nerve from the long-term retention of the chemotherapeutic agent in the inner ear. While the correlation between cisplatin administration and SNHL is well established, less is known about infusion-related risk factors for cisplatin ototoxicity. Read more.

Importance of Flushing Infusion Administration Sets When Administering IV Antimicrobials  
Failure to administer the appropriate dose of IV antimicrobial agents can lead to treatment failure and drug resistance. Underdosing of IV medications may result from failure to flush infusion administration sets. It has been estimated that 5% to 20% of IV medications are left in the administration set tubing if the line is not flushed. However, the extent to which this affects IV antimicrobial dosing is unclear. Read more.

Effect of Continuous SC Insulin Infusion in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Young Adults
While the long-term effects of poor glycemic control are well known, recent data have shown that only 17% of young people with type I diabetes achieve the American Diabetes Association’s desired hemoglobin A1c goal of <7.5%. This is despite the availability of technologies such as continuous SC insulin infusions, continuous glucose monitoring, sensor augmented pumps, and hybrid closed-loop systems. Read more.