PICC or CICC for critically ill patients – Full Text
“In this single-center matched cohort, no statistically significant differences in symptomatic DVT or CLABSI were observed between PICCs and CVCs” Wu et al (2026).
IV catheter management survey
“Despite a general alignment with evidence-based standards in certain areas, variation persists in practices such as disinfection methods, flushing techniques, and locking strategies” Hernández et al (2026).
Guidewire-exchange for infected tunneled hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“These results support guidewire exchange as a safe, effective and reproducible method for replacing infected tunneled CVCs in hemodialysis patients” Lomeo et al (2026).
Is procedural volume associated with self-perceived skill mastery
“Emergency procedures were analyzed: peripheral intravenous access, intraosseous access, endotracheal intubation (ETI), chest tube insertion, tourniquet application, and focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST). Residents reported procedural counts and self-perceived mastery” Laitselart et al (2026).
Vascular access improvement program – Full Text
“In 2022, the initiative expanded through collaboration with regional nursing schools to integrate the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) peripheral intravenous (PIV) curriculum, establishing a sustainable educational pipeline for future clinicians” Lindell (2026).
Intravenous therapy quality assessment tool
“The HIT-QAT is a feasible, practical, and efficient electronic tool for hospital-wide intravenous therapy quality assessment” Lu et al (2026).
Off label use of PICCs as tunnelled non-cuffed centrally inserted central catheters – Full Text
“Off label use of PICCs as tnc-CICCs seems safe and effective. It provides an alternative to PICCs in oncology patients at high risk of thrombosis, even when placed by operators with low experience levels” Douchy et al (2026).
Saphenous vein for peripheral IV rescue access
“The distal medial thigh GSV can be reliably visualized using ultrasound across pediatric and adult populations, including those with prior difficult intravenous access” Saadi Neto et al (2026).
Vascular access nurses in industry survey
“Health care professionals generally perceive vascular access nurses employed in industry as valuable contributors to education and clinical practice when they possess appropriate clinical expertise” Kelly and Girgenti (2026).
Breakaway vascular access device to preserve PICC integrity
“This case study describes the use of a breakaway device on a 27-day-old female infant’s PICC line during antibiotic therapy for bacterial meningitis” Grieser (2026).
Impact of the RNAO vascular access guideline
“The implementation of the RNAO Vascular Access Guideline was associated with a statistically and clinically significant reduction in phlebitis rates. These findings support the use of structured implementation strategies in improving vascular access care” Blanco Betes et al (2026).
Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy review
“The use of HAIC has become more prevalent over the last decade with more centers nation and worldwide developing HAI programs. Here, we review the history and origin of HAIC along with its evolution and outcomes of current applications” Baldwin et al (2026).
Overview of vascular access device outcomes – Full Text
“Short peripheral intravenous catheters were widely used and failed early, while longer-duration devices were used less frequently despite lower failure rates” Fernández-Fernández et al (2026).
Bedside placement of tunneled dialysis catheters without fluoroscopy
“Ultrasound-guided, nonfluoroscopic bedside placement of right internal jugular vein tunneled catheters by nephrologists is feasible, safe, and cost-effective” Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad P et al (2026).
Interventional radiology for human spaceflight
“These findings support the feasibility of image-guided drainage, decompression, and vascular access as candidate strategies for managing acute conditions encountered during exploration missions” Schutt et al (2026).
Virtual reality during PICC and PICC-PORT placement – Full Text
“Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a non-pharmacological intervention capable of modulating attentional and emotional responses during medical procedures; however, evidence in adult oncology patients undergoing vascular access placement remains scarce” Camuccio et al (2026).
Barriers to neonatal vascular access advances – Full Text
“Neonatal care has advanced rapidly in scientific knowledge, technology and precision over recent decades. Yet daily bedside practice does not always reflect this trajectory. The reasons are complex and multifactorial, but include resistance to change by practitioners and their organisations” van Rens et al (2026).
Needle phobia in the perioperative setting
“On the day of surgery, techniques such as pharmacologic anxiolysis, topical anesthetics, vibration devices, and distraction can facilitate patient tolerance of needle-based procedures” McCoy et al (2026).
Accuracy of vein identification methods for vascular access
“Vein assessment via standard visualization/palpation effectively rules out inappropriate sites and should trigger early ultrasound escalation. However, clinically “suitable” veins are frequently suboptimal on ultrasound, supporting broader use of ultrasound to guide initial cannulation decisions” Bahl et al (2026).
Vascular access in neonates under 1000 grams
“Ultrasound-guided nT-CICCs are associated with significantly lower rates of infectious and mechanical complications compared with n-PICCs in ELBW neonates” Capasso et al (2026).
Effect of a liquid crystal vein locator on intravenous catheterization – Full Text
“In this study, the use of a liquid crystal vein locator was associated with a significantly higher first-attempt success rate, fewer puncture attempts, and reduced procedural times for PIVC in young children” Wu et al (2026).
Nurse-led vascular access team
“The implementation of a nurse-led VAST improved efficiency and safety of vascular access, demonstrating fewer insertion attempts, longer dwell times, and lower complication rates” Latos (2026).
Catheter-to-vein ratio definitions
“The catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR), a key modifiable thrombosis risk factor that primarily influences stasis, lacks a universal definition, causing variability in measurement, thresholds, and clinical use” Ahmed et al (2026).
Ethical considerations in the use of indwelling IV in persons who use injection drugs – Full Text
“Clinicians and hospital systems often struggle with the question of whether to place indwelling catheters for long-term antibiotics in persons who inject drugs (PWID)” Green et al (2026).
The economic cost of vascular access in cardiac arrest – Full Text
“Over the study period, IO use increased and generated substantially higher device costs. In the absence of proven clinical superiority, an IV-first strategy with selective IO use appears economically preferable” Marouk et al (2026).
Vascular access device complication rates
“Our findings suggest that MCs increased CRVT risk and reduced the CRBSIs risk relative to PICCs. These findings can help guide future analyses and direct comparative RCTs to further characterize the efficacy and risks of PICCs vs midline catheters” Tian et al (2026).
Insertion technologies for neonatal venous access – Full Text
“Ultrasound has increasing use and utility in neonatal central venous access, there lacks consensus on methods of use and measured outcomes with minimal current focus on the most common venous access catheters” Hall et al (2026).
Malposition of neonatal peripherally inserted central catheter
“Primary IVC malposition is linked to positioning, elevated intra-abdominal pressure, and umbilical catheter presence. Elevating the infant’s hips during insertion can promote proper catheter ascent” Song et al (2026).
External jugular vein vascular access in cats – Full Text
“No significant morphological differences were identified between the left and right EJVs in cats, suggesting that both sides may be considered equivalent for vascular access” Seo et al (2026).
Standardized venous assessment improves PIVC outcomes
“Standardized venous assessment with objective escalation to ultrasound improves PIVC outcomes and eliminates observed racial- and sex-based disparities” Bahl et al (2026).