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Perioperative intravenous infiltration – Full Text
“Peripheral intravenous (PIV) access is nearly universal in perioperative care and beyond. It is often regarded as low-risk. Yet perioperative PIV infiltration remains a persistent source of patient harm, particularly in anesthetized or sedated patients who cannot report early symptoms” Brook et al (2026).
Skin-to-septum distance in totally implantable venous access ports
“Objective criteria for selecting Huber needle length for totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are limited. This study primarily described skin-to-septum distance using ultrasonography and its correlation with body habitus” Abe et al (2026).
ED-based outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy program
“A coordinated, multidisciplinary approach integrating digital monitoring, community diversion, and alternative treatment pathways effectively maintained ED operational resilience during a public health crisis” Seak et al (2026).
Transesophageal echocardiography-guided repositioning of a totally implantable venous access device
“We report the case of a patient whose catheter tip migrated across a patent foramen ovale into the left atrium. Because prompt surgical repositioning was required, conscious sedation and real-time transesophageal echocardiography were utilized to provide precise guidance” Amaya-Zúñiga et al (2026).
Cyanoacrylate glue for stabilising short peripheral intravenous catheters in neonates – Full Text
“Cyanoacrylate glue represents a safe and effective strategy for stabilising SPCs in neonates. Glue-based securement is associated with a substantially lower incidence of phlebitis and, when combined with splinting, may further reduce the risk of dislodgement” van Rens et al (2026).
Elastomeric infusion devices microbial contamination prevention – Full Text
“Preparation using Chemfort™ CSTDs was associated with reduced microbial contamination and shorter preparation times compared with needle-based methods” Knowles and Jenkins (2026).
Retained tunneled dialysis catheter presenting with complete exit site healing – Full Text
“We report a rare case of a retained tunneled dialysis catheter presenting with no visible external catheter and a completely healed exit site” Ostroff et al (2026).
OPAT practice variability across veterans affairs hospitals – Full Text
“Developing facility-level OPAT-dedicated processes, including policies and checklists, as well as increased support and protected time for staff may improve safe, effective OPAT delivery in VAMCs” Scruggs-Wodkowski et al (2026).
Painless intravenous infusion in children – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of evidence-based nursing for painless intravenous infusion in children” Tang et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous catheter outcomes in pediatric patients
“Nursing-based interventions, particularly fixation methods and evidence-based care packages, can improve peripheral intravenous catheter outcomes in pediatric patients” Küçükakça et al (2026).
Infection prevention and control bundles in haemodialysis patients
“This study aims to describe the change in the microbiology of HD bloodstream infections at our centre. We also describe how changes in infection prevention and control bundles are associated with changes in the microbiology of bloodstream infections in HD patients” Conlon et al (2026).
Umbilical venous catheter tip position
“In this retrospective cohort, Type 3 and Type 5 UVC tip positions were associated with an increased frequency of PVT. These findings highlight the importance of careful catheter placement and imaging-based verification” Karayazili et al (2026).
Impact of antimicrobial stewardship on OPAT outcomes – Full Text
“A structured AMS intervention for UTIs in OPAT improved appropriate antibiotic duration, increased IV-to-oral switching, and reduced healthcare costs without compromising clinical safety. Behavior-informed stewardship strategies can optimize antimicrobial use in OPAT care” Gómez-Zorrilla et al (2026).
Ultrasound-based vein visualization technology
“The prototype outperformed the landmark technique by visualizing non-palpable, non-visible vessels. The veins identified were larger and optimally located in the mid-forearm, both attributes linked to fewer complications and improved first-time insertion success” Liddelow et al (2026).
Risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus catheter related blood stream infection
“S. aureus was the predominant agent for CRBSI and 44.2% of them were complicated. CKD/ESRF were the comorbidities associated with S. aureus CRBSI” Nian et al (2026).
Establishing a PICC service in a middle-income country
“The incidence of catheter failure (22.4%) and other complications during PICC maintenance (28.0%) was higher than modern optimized vascular access program. Recognition of common complications and risk factors leading to PICC removal highlights the need for targeted surveillance and post-insertion care to improve PICC outcomes” Kasikan et al (2026).
Long-acting lipoglycopeptides to reduce prolonged hospitalization and daily intravenous therapy – Full Text
“This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness, safety, and economic impact of LAL-based day hospital management, comparing in-label acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections (ABSSSI) with complex off-label indications” Marino et al (2026).
Comparative safety of PICC-ports and chest ports in oncology
“In this retrospective cohort, PICC-ports demonstrated a safety profile comparable to chest ports, with fewer occlusions but more placement failures. These results support the routine clinical use of PICC-ports in eligible patients, though further randomized trials are needed to confirm long-term outcomes” Hillaireau et al (2026).
Review of pediatric port infections
“In a large-scale cohort of pediatric port placement, steroids and severe neutropenia increased the odds of port infection while prophylactic antibiotics helped mitigate this risk” Katz et al (2026).
Study on the residual contents of empty cytotoxic drug vials
“The residual drug content in empty vials post-compounding is a crucial indicator for assessing the accuracy of intelligent dispensing robots” Liu et al (2026).
High-pressure-resistant totally implantable venous power ports – Full Text
“TIVPPs provide a safe, reliable, and diagnostically superior route for high-pressure contrast injection in chest CECT for patients with cancer. They maintain significantly superior objective and subjective image quality compared to peripheral venous access, with no contrast extravasation” Deng et al (2026).
Competence in intraosseous device use
“This quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness of a low-cost, three-dimensional -printed simulation-based training intervention on emergency clinicians’ intraosseous knowledge, technical proficiency, attitudes, and clinical utilization” Tighe et al (2026).