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Outpatient PICC management pathways – Full Text
“Although peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used in oncology for safe vascular access, comparatively less attention has been devoted to the organisational and logistical burden of PICC management and to the related involvement of informal caregivers in ambulatory settings” Iacorossi et al (2026).
Decreasing contamination rates in blood cultures – Full Text
“We did a study to identify the causes of contamination of blood culture samples and methods to decrease blood culture contamination rates” Bothra et al
Infusion devices for subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy – Full Text
“Mechanical infusion systems were associated with consistently lower reported rates of local infusion-site reactions compared with electronic infusion systems in this descriptive synthesis, while both system types effectively achieved IgG levels consistent with adequate dose delivery” Majapuro-Hirvonen et al (2026).
Virtual ruler for PICC placement – Full Text
“To evaluate an XR ruler during peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement as a representative clinical task to assess comparative effectiveness, measurement accuracy, operator comfort and user challenges” Dhanaliwala et al (2026).
S-OPAT compared with alternative delivery models – Full Text
“Overall, these findings suggest that S-OPAT can be delivered safely and effectively to appropriately selected patients, while enhanced monitoring may be warranted for older individuals and those with greater comorbidity burden or central venous access devices” Durojaiye et al (2026).
Effect of virtual reality on venipuncture pain – Full Text
“VR glasses effectively reduced venipuncture-related pain, fear, and anxiety in school-age children. These preliminary findings support VR as a promising non-pharmacological adjunct for reducing procedural pain” Kızıl et al (2026).
Parenteral nutrition in neonates – Full Text
“This review synthesizes evidence on the optimal timing of PN initiation, duration, and delivery within the 24-h day in pediatric populations” Chan et al (2026).
7-Day extended infusion set with automated insulin delivery systems – Full Text
“Extended-wear infusion sets (E-iS) allowing up to 7 days of catheter use have recently become available. Real-world evidence of contemporary automated insulin delivery (AID) systems using E-iS remains limited” Nieto de la Marca et al (2026).
What to do with totally implantable venous access ports when treatment completed – Full Text
“Among 1406 patients, the 12-month cumulative incidence was 34.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 31.4-37.1) for elective removal, 10.1% (95% CI, 8.2-11.9) for reactivation, 4.1% (95% CI, 3.0-5.3) for complication-related removal, and 1.0% (95% CI, 0.5-1.6) for network-documented death” Fan et al (2026).
IV pump availability linked to hospital bed numbers
“Pump ownership was strongly correlated with the number of beds for both infusion and syringe pumps. Pumps per bed ranged from 0.26 to 0.48 for infusion pumps and from 0.16 to 0.45 for syringe pumps” Imada et al (2026).
PICC placement using bedside ultrasound in NICU
“Implementation of a POCUS-guided PICC protocol improved confirmation efficiency and reduced reliance on multiple radiographs” Caddell et al (2026).
Targeted infusion pump calibration method
“Establishing a measurement and acceptance system based on nursing needs can effectively eliminate the risks of clinical use of infusion pumps and has important practical significance for improving the level of nursing safety management” Li et al (2026).
Complicated urinary tract infections managed in a hospital-at-home programme – Full Text
“In this single-centre, uncontrolled descriptive cohort, cUTI managed through HaH/OPAT was associated with high clinical cure and low unplanned transfer, despite a substantial burden of ESBL-producing organisms and other resistance-mechanism-positive isolates” Pelari-Mici et al (2026).
Management of home medical equipment – Full Text
“This study aims to elucidate the relationship between equipment malfunctions and management practices at visiting nursing stations (stations), as well as to assess the perceived need for CEs” Hamasaka et al (2026).
Intradialytic parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“Intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) is recommended for patients on hemodialysis (HD) with protein-energy wasting (PEW) who cannot meet nutritional needs through oral or enteral intake” Sabatino et al (2026).
Implementation of a pre-X-ray safety check in neonates – Full Text
“A standard pre-x-ray checklist improved the diagnostic quality of films in a neonatal unit when combined with increased provider presence during the x-ray procedure and staff education” Armbruster et al (2026).
Assessment of venipuncture performance – Full Text
“This study compares performance scores obtained through real-time on-site observation, independent video assessment, and collaborative video assessment of venipuncture performance” Yi et al (2026).
Economic impact of alcohol-impregnated disinfecting caps on CLABSI rates
“Implementation of 70% isopropyl alcohol-impregnated disinfecting caps resulted in a substantial clinical reduction in ambulatory CLABSI incidence and yielded significant cost savings in this high-risk population” Devrim et al (2026).
Intravenous chemotherapy administration using smart infusion pumps
“A clinical pharmacist-led parameterised smart pump programme strengthened standardisation at the point of administration and supported a proactive medication-safety culture in routine practice” Ioannidis et al (2026).
Evidence based pediatric subcutaneous rehydration protocol
“An alternate access option for rehydration therapy is hypodermoclysis, commonly referred to as subcutaneous rehydration (SCR), where fluids can be infused and absorbed through the subcutaneous tissue” Davis et al (2026).
Clinical awareness of medical adhesive-related skin injury – Full Text
“While clinical awareness of MARSI has improved significantly over the last decade, institutional support remains fragmented. The reliance on informal assessment rather than standardised protocols creates a critical implementation gap between clinical recognition and formal practice” Samuriwo et al (2026).
Maintaining aseptic technique during intravenous medication administration – Full Text
“Low adherence to aseptic measures and a significant frequency of touching clinical surfaces before administering medications were observed, which may represent a risk to patient safety” Ramos et al (2026).