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PICC placement at the bedside – Full Text
“The internationally common bedside technique enables radiation-free PICC insertion under ultrasound control alone. This lowers the radiation load and spares resources as no angiographic intervention room is required” Buchholz et al (2026).
Refractory rash at PICC puncture site during pegylated liposomal doxorubicin chemotherapy
‘Limited evidence exists regarding skin toxicity management, particularly when these reactions occur near vascular access sites. The clinical complexity is compounded by both the absence of standardized guidelines and the prolonged use of occlusive transparent dressings, which may worsen skin integrity, increase infection risks, and potentially necessitate premature catheter removal—leading to unplanned treatment delays” Shuping et al (2026).
Intraosseous device insertion
“The position of the Association for Vascular Access is that intraosseous (IO) cannulation should be employed by qualified clinicians in all critical situations when vascular access is not established” Lau and Thompson (2026).
Infection prevention practices in Thai hospitals
“Despite modest improvements in some IP practices, institutional support remains limited yet is strongly associated with practice adoption. Renewed national strategies are needed to strengthen IPC infrastructure and support the well-being of IP professionals in Thailand” Thaprawat 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).
Reducing catheter-associated thrombosis
“This retrospective study demonstrated that small improvements to controllable elements of catheter care in a broad patient population can result in significant reductions in the risk of CAT and associated costs” Zazyczny et al (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).
Midclavicular tip positioning of midline catheters
“Recently, a new device tip position (midclavicular) has been recognised. This service improvement project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of placing a catheter in this position” Phelps (2025).
Portable ultrasound for peripheral intravenous access – Full Text
“The portable ultrasound system was associated with high first-attempt insertion success and high vascular visualization for peripheral intravenous access with no adverse events. The portable ultrasound system can be successfully used for bedside vascular access in a real-world environment” Kessel et al (2026).
Knotted guidewire during central venous catheterisation – Full Text
“Resuscitation is initiated with fluids and vasopressors, and a central venous catheter is placed. However, during the procedure, the guide experiences resistance and cannot be removed, becoming trapped” Valencia González et al (2026).
Impact of shortening of central venous catheter time on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“In conclusion, shortening the CVC dwell time in men by 2 or 3 days, corresponding to a CVC duration of 10-11 days, reduces the CRBSI rate in men and mitigates the higher risk, compared to women” Kriege 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).
Prevention of arterial catheter-related bloodstream infections – Full Text
“Arterial catheters demonstrate an ongoing risk of contamination throughout their lifespan, from insertion to removal. A comprehensive prevention strategy should address the entire arterial catheter lifecycle and is most effective when implemented as a bundled approach” Donner 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).
Resource-related factors associated with CLABSI
“This review identifies a critical gap in the literature: few studies examine CLABSI prevention from the perspective of healthcare providers in LMIC ICUs. Addressing the interconnected HCP, system, and resource-related barriers identified in this review is essential for developing effective, context-appropriate infection prevention strategies” Essani et al (2026).
Device-associated infection surveillance
“Among device-associated infections, the infection rate of VAP was the highest, showing a marked difference from CLABSI and CAUTI” Fujita et al (2026).
Ultrasound guidance for difficult intravenous access – Full Text
“The statistically significant improvements in DIVA identification and first-attempt success rates support integrating the ENA guidelines into rural emergency care” Hotchkiss 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).
Standards of care for peripheral intravenous catheters
“Our aim is to provide concise guidance that will enhance and standardize practices related to peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC). By consolidating current standards of practice into a comprehensive document, our framework seeks to advance the quality of care and improve patient safety” Thompson et al (2026).
Difficult IV access position paper
“This position paper, endorsed by the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) outlines the scope and consequences of DIVA in hospitalized adult populations and proposes a comprehensive, evidence-based framework to support earlier recognition and more effective vascular access planning” Wuerz and Doellman (2026).
Device-related infections in Canadian acute care hospitals – Full Text
“The most commonly identified pathogens were coagulase-negative staphylococci (37%) in ICU-CLABSIs and Staphylococcus aureus (41%) in SSIs” Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program1 (2026).
Catheter-related thrombosis in oncology patients with implanted ports
“For cancer patients who undergo ultrasound examinations for various reasons, the risk of CRT is relatively high. More attention should be paid to patients with breast cancer and with internal jugular vein implantation around 14 months after catheterization” Wu et al (2026)