IVUPDATE from IVTEAM
Postoperative complications of arm ports – Full Text
“Currently, investigations specifically predicting the risk of arm port-related complications in gynecological oncology patients are limited. The advances of precision medicine warrant the development of individualized risk prediction tools to optimize clinical decision-making” Su et al (2026).
Dermatology and OPAT survey – Full Text
“To study whether intravenous antibiotics are being used in HS treatment in the UK and to explore the experiences of dermatologists and outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) teams with intravenous antibiotics” Lam et al (2026).
Central venous thrombosis missed by point-of-care ultrasound – Full Text
“Formal imaging later that same day showed axillary thrombosis, and contrast CT of the neck and chest revealed bilateral internal jugular thrombosis, chronic left brachiocephalic thrombosis, suspected acute-on-chronic central venous thrombosis of the left upper extremity, and possible extension into the right transverse sinus” Magee et al (2026).
Capillary self-collected blood specimens for outpatient laboratory testing – Full Text
“This study aimed to (a) assess the patient experience with multiple commercially available CSC devices; (b) determine which laboratory tests are commonly ordered together, which could reduce the need for appointments; and (c) evaluate the analytical performance of these tests using CSC samples” Swartchick et al (2026).
Real-time detection of extravasation events – Full Text
“A real-time, detector-based strategy can identify radiopharmaceutical extravasation during injection, support immediate mitigation, and preserve diagnostic accuracy by allowing early SUV correction” Cucurachi et al (2026).
Financial stewardship and CLABSI elimination
“These efforts resulted in sustained CLABSI-free performance and reduced avoidable expenses. Disciplined processes support financial stewardship by creating operational reliability and minimizing waste associated with preventable harm” Brown and Williams (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).
PICC-port complications in breast cancer patients
“Breast cancer patients experienced significantly fewer PICC-port complications and demonstrated excellent device survival. These findings suggest that PICC-ports may be a particularly suitable first-line vascular access option for selected patients with breast cancer” Beaufrère et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous catheter management – Full Text
“Substantial discrepancies in PIVC management highlight the need for targeted quality improvement strategies to enhance adherence to evidence-based practices in emergency settings” Teixeira et al (2026).
Virtual reality to improve patient experience during PICC and PICC-PORT placement – Full Text
“The placement of central venous access devices, including peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and PICC-PORTs, is a routine procedure in oncology care. Usually associated with limited physical pain, these procedures may nevertheless generate significant anxiety and negatively influence the overall procedural experience” Camuccio et al (2026).
Multimodal CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“A staged, multimodal intervention was associated with a significant decreasing trend in CLABSI incidence over time, suggesting a potential benefit of comprehensive infection prevention strategies in ICU settings” Chung et al (2026).
Residual deposits in implanted intravenous ports – Full Text
“These findings suggest a link between flow dynamics and deposit accumulation, indicating that revisions to nursing guidelines-including standardized insertion, increased flushing volumes, and simulation-based competency training-may help support improved port function and potentially lower complication risks” Fu et al (2026).
Review of intravenous smart pump alarms – Full Text
“Downstream occlusion, air-in-line, infusion-complete, and upstream occlusion alarms dominated the 2 years of alarm data, generating the majority of the 5 million IVSP alarms” Nyarko 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).
Cephalic vein for cannulation in pediatric patients
“Risk factors for difficult cannulation of the cephalic vein in children remain underexplored. This study aimed to perform an ultrasound-based morphometric assessment of the vein in pediatric patients” Samocki 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).
Sharps injuries in German healthcare workers – Full Text
“Despite the implementation of safety-engineered devices (SEDs) in Germany, percutaneous sharps injuries (PSIs) caused by medical devices remain a major occupational risk for healthcare workers” Dulon et al (2026).
Technology to improve peripheral intravenous access and care
“This expert consensus presents 14 evidence-informed statements designed to strengthen practice, improve patient safety, and enhance clinician confidence and competence. Central to these recommendations is the adoption of routine structured pre-insertion vessel assessment using vein visualization technology where appropriate to minimize vessel trauma, and promote more consistent, high-quality vascular access care” Spencer et al (2026).
Current practices in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
“The majority of healthcare facilities implement OPAT through a formal structure. However, several challenges continue to hinder its routine implementation. Ongoing efforts to address implementation barriers are crucial for strengthening existing services and supporting the expansion of new services” Mohammed et al (2026).
Antibiofilm efficacy of stabilised hypochlorous acid
“Stabilised HOCl demonstrated substantial antibiofilm activity while preserving cellular morphology under the conditions tested. These findings suggest that HOCl may represent a promising candidate for catheter-related infection prevention, although further studies incorporating functional cytotoxicity assays are required” Daştan et al (2026).
Management of intravenous infusion in patients with aggressive behavior – Full Text
“The intravenous infusion management protocol developed on the basis of Donabedian’s theory is both rigorous and targeted, providing a foundation for the comprehensive management of intravenous infusion in patients with aggressive behavior” Liu et al (2026).
Challenges of peripheral vascular access – Full Text
“To inform development of an algorithm (composed of a scale and a decision-making tree) tailored to puncture conditions for preventing failures and guiding responses when failures occur by identifying real needs and requirements of health professionals with respect to organization of peripheral venous catheter care” Ricci et al (2026).