Lactobacillus rhamnosus Used in the Perinatal Period for the Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis in Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.

Background: Numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have examined the effects of probiotics used perinatally on prevention or treatment of atopic disease in infants and children. However, to date, no review has examined randomized controlled trials of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, specifically, administered both prenatally and postnatally and its effect over a long period of time.

Objective: The objective was to determine if L.

Ultrasound-detected venous changes associated with peripheral intravenous placement in children.

Highlights: Ultrasound shows several venous changes in pediatric PIV-containing veins. Changes were visualized by ultrasound in the absence of physical exam findings. Venous luminal narrowing, wall thickening, and thrombosis may explain PIV failure.

Effect of the PIVO Device on the Procedure of Phlebotomy from Peripheral IV Catheters.

Short peripheral catheters (SPC) are an existing conduit into many patients' veins and line draws from SPC are a desired method of routine blood collection especially in difficult venous access patients. The PIVO device facilitates blood collection through SPC and is being used clinically in a number of hospitals. This study aimed to determine the appropriate wait time following a flush and the minimum waste volume required to obtain an undiluted blood sample when using the PIVO device and how that differed from current guidelines from SPC line draws.