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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).
Air embolism during central venous catheter placement
“Acute venous air embolism is an uncommon but feared complication of central venous catheter procedures. Large volumes of intravascular air (generally estimated at approximately 50–100 mL) may obstruct right ventricular outflow and provoke circulatory collapse” Birgün et al (2026).
Establishing peripherally inserted central catheter service
“The primary objective of this study was to determine the incidence of catheter failure. The secondary objectives were to describe the characteristics and complications of PICC placement, and to identify risk factors associated with catheter failure” Kasikan et al (2026).
Factors that impact on first-attempt success in peripheral intravenous cannulation – Full Text
“Nurse experience, catheter gauge, and insertion site are modifiable factors associated with first-attempt success. Patient mobility emerged as a novel, easily assessable risk indicator” Wu et al (2026).
Nursing-led vascular access pathway in cystic fibrosis patients – Full Text
“This study describes and clinically contextualises an APN-led multidisciplinary vascular access care pathway for patients with cystic fibrosis requiring prolonged intravenous therapy” Montserrat Gala et al (2026).
Platelet transfusion threshold before central venous catheterisation – Full Text
“Lowering the platelet transfusion threshold to < 10 × 109/L was not associated with increased bleeding complications and reduced platelet transfusion use. These findings support a more restrictive preprocedural transfusion strategy" Lazarevic Lindblad et al (2026).
PICC-related bloodstream infections in premature infants – Full Text
“This study aimed to develop and validate an interpretable machine learning model for risk assessment of PICC-CRBSI at the time of clinical suspicion” Guo et al (2026).
Ultrasonographic evaluation of safer deltoid intramuscular injection sites – Full Text
“Using ultrasound, we measured the distances and depths from the conventional injection site-defined as the intersection of a vertical line from the acromion and the axillary horizontal line (AHL)-to the axillary nerve, radial nerve, and subdeltoid bursa” Kodaka et al (2026).
Neonatal epicutaneo-cava catheter-related thrombosis – Full Text
“Due to the developmental immaturity of the neonatal coagulation system, neonates are at an increased risk of thrombosis. Currently, there is no standardized protocol for the diagnosis and management of CRT in neonates” Jin and Chen (2026).
PICC securement in low birth weight infants – Full Text
“The modified combination securement method significantly improves clinical outcomes associated with PICC placement in VLBWIs, reduces complication rates, and achieves overall cost savings” Liu et al (2026).
Medical device-associated infections in intensive care settings – Full Text
“The use of invasive medical devices such as ventilators, central venous catheters, and urinary catheters is linked to a significant number of HAIs” Fakir et al (2026).
Restraining hospitalized children for procedures – Full Text
“The restraint practices used by Brazilian nursing staff for pediatric care were described based on techniques, reasons, consent, family participation, control of potential harm, and documentation in medical records” Silva and Gaíva (2026).
Blood culture contamination when sample obtained from CVC hub
“Blood cultures obtained from the CVC hub during insertion were associated with an increased risk of contamination. These cultures should be interpreted with caution, and alternative sampling sites may be preferable when feasible” Aonuma et al (2026).
Intraosseous access in children requiring emergency vascular access
“A short cut review of the literature was carried out to determine long-term outcomes of IO access in paediatric patients requiring emergency vascular access” Carley and Yates (2026).
Evidence-based peripheral intravenous catheter care in pediatrics
“This study explored how nurses facilitated the implementation of an updated evidence-based PIVC insertion protocol through the lens of the integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework” Algamdi and Al-Moteri (2026).
Catheter malposition leading to superior vena cava perforation – Full Text
“We present a rare case of superior vena cava (SVC) perforation during tunneled dialysis catheter (PermCath) insertion in a patient with chronic renal failure. The injury led to mediastinal hematoma, bilateral hemothoraces, and hemorrhagic shock, requiring emergency thoracotomy and surgical repair” Najam et al (2026).
Oral anticoagulants for the prophylaxis of catheter-related thrombosis
“Prophylactic use of apixaban or rivaroxaban significantly reduces catheter-associated thrombosis and prolongs catheter survival compared with placebo, without an increased risk of bleeding” Soliman et al (2026).
Antimicrobial-impregnated neonatal PICC in preterm infants
“Our study demonstrates that the use of AI n-PICCs was associated with a reduction in the rate of infection development in premature infants requiring n-PICC. The use of AI n-PICC may be effective especially in premature infants with a high risk of developing catheter-related infection” Bulbul et al (2026).
Healthcare-associated infection surveillance definitions
“Structural variation in HAI surveillance definitions should be considered when comparing infection indicators, implementing automated surveillance systems, or adapting surveillance frameworks across healthcare settings” Sabbah et al (2026).
Trends in central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection – Full Text
“This bibliometric analysis underscores the critical importance of implementing evidence-based infection control bundles and adhering to updated clinical guidelines to prevent and manage CRBSIs” Li et al (2026).
Ultrasound-guided midline catheters in the cardiovascular intensive care unit – Full Text
“This study underscores the value of ultrasound-guided MCs in optimising vascular access strategies for critical cardiovascular care” Xu et al (2026).