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MSSA catheter-related bloodstream infection – Full Text
“This case highlights the aggressive progression and high mortality associated with S. aureus CRBSI complicated by hematogenous meningitis in immunocompromised patients and illustrates the importance of early recognition, prompt microbiological diagnosis, immediate source control, and vigilant clinical monitoring following catheter placement” Benoumrhar et al (2026).
Approaches to PICC placement demonstrates change in real-world practice – Full Text
“During 2024-2025, PICC placement shifted from the basilic vein to the median cubital vein, reflecting a notable change in real-world practice. Although the subgroup differences in catheter length and arm circumference were statistically significant, the clinical significance was limited” Xie et al (2026).
Ultrasound-guided vascular access training using gelatin-based simulation models – Full Text
“Gelatin-based models are low-cost, accessible, and well accepted as tools for ultrasound-guided vascular access training. They may help skill acquisition and confidence, even among clinicians with previous experience, and are particularly suited for use in resource-limited settings” Ferreira et al (2026).
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related thromboembolism prediction – Full Text
“Several parameters related to vascular morphology and procedural factors have a significant impact on the risk of CRT. The nomogram proposed here is a practical tool that can be used for individualized assessment of CRT, enabling optimized catheter management strategies” Wang et al (2026).
Catheter-related bloodstream infections in adults receiving home parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“We aimed to investigate the incidences of catheter-related bloodstream infection, infective endocarditis, and vertebral osteomyelitis in type 3 intestinal failure patients” Boltz-Jensen et al (2026).
Improving CLABSI prevention requires multilevel strategies
“Improving CLABSI prevention may require multilevel strategies that combine targeted education and training, adequate resource allocation, leadership engagement, standardized clinical procedures, and ongoing audit and feedback” Shi et al (2026).
Measurement method for central catheter tip positioning in neonates
“The Tomazoni method offers a reproducible, low-cost measurement strategy that can be implemented in neonatal intensive care units to improve catheter positioning accuracy and reduce procedure-related manipulations, with potential implications for patient safety” Regne et al (2026).
CRBSI with coagulase-negative staphylococci in hematological malignancy
“Clinicians should be vigilant for risks associated with CoNS CRBSI. Future prospective studies evaluating the implications of clinical decision-making in these infections are needed” Biggs et al (2026).
Classification of early complications during central venous access – Full Text
“This study addresses uncertainty about catheter outcomes under different flushing strategies in standardized nursing care. The main finding was uniformly low complication rates across groups. The findings may inform oncology nursing practice, catheter care standardization, and future trial design” Campêlo et al (2026).
Structured implantable port catheter care training program for nurses
“This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured training program on port catheter care on nurses’ knowledge and knowledge retention” Temel and Güçlüel (2026).
Multidisciplinary strategies to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections
“A nurse-led, multidisciplinary approach combining PN stewardship, standardized CVAD care, and real-time feedback improved patient safety and reduced CLABSI risk. The model offers a sustainable, replicable strategy for infection prevention” Antolino-Resnick et al (2026).
Upper-arm port implantation under restrictive platelet transfusion
“We retrospectively evaluated outcomes after upper-arm port implantation under a restrictive platelet transfusion strategy, with prophylactic platelet transfusion only given at counts < 20 × 109/L" Okada et al (2026).
Central line-associated bloodstream infections outside the intensive care unit – Full Text
“CLABSI rates outside ICU are significantly higher than those reported in ICU settings. A substantial burden of CLABSI and MBI-BSI events were identified in haematology-oncology populations, supporting focused surveillance and infection prevention efforts in these high-risk cohorts” Worth et al (2026).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous training – Full Text
“Implementation of a structured ultrasound-guided peripheral IV training program for nurses and technicians was associated with fewer ED central venous catheter placements at our institution” Berniard et al (2026).
Patient-controlled sedation during venous port implantation – Full Text
“To assess early postoperative recovery using the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) questionnaire in a prespecified substudy of the PACSPI-2 randomised clinical trial and to compare recovery between patients receiving local anaesthesia alone and those receiving local anaesthesia combined with patient-controlled sedation” Seifert et al (2026).
Diluted norepinephrine administration through a single peripheral venous catheter – Full Text
“Rapid crystalloid co-loading and prophylactic norepinephrine may share a peripheral intravenous catheter during cesarean delivery. We assessed whether infusion-system architecture alters fluid and drug delivery” Bonnet et al (2026).
Comparison of access routes for totally implantable venous access port placement – Full Text
“To compare the safety outcomes of totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) implantation through the internal jugular vein (IJV), subclavian vein (SCV), and axillary vein (AxV) in patients with breast cancer, and to explore a pre-removal thrombosis risk-stratification framework integrating D-dimer levels and vascular ultrasonography findings” Li et al (2026).
Forearm compartment syndrome following epinephrine extravasation – Full Text
“Vasoconstrictive agents such as epinephrine are of particular concern because extravasation can result in intense α-adrenergic vasoconstriction and rapid deterioration of tissue perfusion” Eren et al (2026).
Impact of a newly established vascular access unit in a French university hospital – Full Text
“CRBSI rates between the established and the newly created units were similar. These results suggest that a dedicated vascular access unit staffed by trained professionals can achieve outcomes comparable to those obtained by an experienced unit” Bonhomme et al (2026).
Skill acquisition through task-specific ultrasound training for peripheral cannulation – Full Text
“A goal-directed US training curriculum using handheld US devices facilitates immediate skill acquisition and improves short-term confidence in novice learners within a limited training timeframe” Lin et al (2026).
Closed multilumen infusion system reduces CLABSI – Full Text
“To evaluate whether CMLIS implementation in a different neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) confirms reduced CLABSI incidence density and optimises antimicrobial stewardship” Dacquino et al (2026).
Enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab extravasation management – Full Text
“We report on a 56-year-old patient who experienced an extravasation of EV-P during the first cycle due to dislocation of the port catheter from the cephalic vein” Dinkel et al (2026).