IVUPDATE from IVTEAM
Subcutaneous infusions in primary care – Full Text
“Although often used off label, hypodermoclysis is a safe and practical alternative to IV infusion, particularly suitable for older or frail patients at home or in nursing homes. It offers a timely and pragmatic solution to issues related to outpatient care and hospital overcrowding” Arcani et al (2026).
Antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters study protocol – Full Text
“This study can inform the design of a definitive trial to assess the clinical and economic effectiveness of CHG-impregnated dressings for PIVCs, including refinement of the eligibility criteria and primary outcome” Drugeon et al (2026).
Needlestick incidents among nursing students – Full Text
“The high incidence of needlestick injuries (80.1%) underscores the importance of moving beyond theory toward enhanced clinical supervision. To address these gaps, nursing education should prioritize targeted practical training and cultivate a robust safety culture that encourages incident reporting” Marendić et al (2026).
Catheter-related thrombosis prevention – Full Text
“The use of anticoagulant drugs (both prophylactic and therapeutic), antiplatelet therapy, and PICC use significantly lowered the risk of CRT. The findings support personalized prevention strategies and underscore the need for a well-designed randomized controlled trial to validate these findings” La Cava et al (2026).
Antibiotic lock therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections – Full Text
“Our findings suggest that ALT was associated with catheter retention in a considerable proportion of patients; however, given the retrospective design and potential for confounding by indication, this observation should be interpreted cautiously rather than as a definitive efficacy claim” Kaçabeti et al (2026).
Guideline for central venous cannulation in critically ill patients – Full Text
“The guidelines address pre-procedural ultrasound assessment, selection of the optimal vascular access site, comparison of ultrasound-guided versus landmark cannulation at different access sites, confirmation of catheter position after cannulation, and the role of positional manoeuvres” Zawadka et al (2026).
Relationships between shift work and needlestick injuries – Full Text
“These findings support a growing body of evidence indicating that occupational safety in healthcare is a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by organizational conditions as well as individual factors” Bidel et al (2026).
Neonatal PICC-related complications – Full Text
“Prematurity, female sex, nonideal catheter tip position, and higher puncture attempts were associated with an increased risk of PICC-related complications” Zhou et al (2026).
Self-administered OPAT in patients with osteomyelitis – Full Text
“The objective of this paper is to compare outcomes for patients treated with healthcare administered Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (H-OPAT) versus S-OPAT (self-administered antibiotics) for the treatment of foot osteomyelitis” Tarricone et al (2026).
Virtual reality during PICC and PICC-PORT placement – Full Text
“Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a non-pharmacological intervention capable of modulating attentional and emotional responses during medical procedures; however, evidence in adult oncology patients undergoing vascular access placement remains scarce” Camuccio et al (2026).
Long-term vascular access complications – Full Text
“Tunneled PICC offers significant advantages in reducing complications and improving perioperative performance. These findings suggest that tunneled PICC may be a valuable option for cancer patients” Ren et al (2026).
Barriers to neonatal vascular access advances – Full Text
“Neonatal care has advanced rapidly in scientific knowledge, technology and precision over recent decades. Yet daily bedside practice does not always reflect this trajectory. The reasons are complex and multifactorial, but include resistance to change by practitioners and their organisations” van Rens et al (2026).
Subcutaneous hydration in cognitively impaired patients – Full Text
“SC hydration has many advantages and few disadvantages for those with mild-to-moderate dehydration and cognitive impairment who need parenteral hydration. It should, in our opinion, always be considered in this population. It is important, however, that ease of use does not lead to overuse, especially where low-intake dehydration may represent part of the natural course of advanced illness” Danielsen et al (2026).
Fixation of long-term central venous catheters – Full Text
“We describe a simple securing suture designed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of long-term, Dacron-cuffed tunneled central venous catheters during the interval before fibrous ingrowth fixes the cuff” Oh et al (2026).
Catheter-related thrombosis in oncology patients – Full Text
“Available evidence suggests substantial variability in thrombosis incidence across catheter types, with generally higher rates observed in PICCs compared with implantable ports” Kania et al (2026).
Securement of peripheral intravenous catheters on moist skin – Full Text
“It was the aim of this study to compare the force required to dislodge a PIVC with four different methods of securing PIVCs used in emergency medicine. In addition, the costs were calculated” Vogeler et al (2026).
Management of arterial catheters in intensive care – Full Text
“This review highlights variation in the strength and directness of evidence underpinning AC guideline recommendations, particularly in areas of AC management. Careful consideration of indication, avoidance of unnecessary insertion, and timely removal remain important strategies to minimise AC-associated harm” Pearse et al (2026).
High-dose continuous antibiotic infusion via elastomeric pump
“We evaluated the pharmacokinetics of continuous infusion piperacillin/tazobactam (16 g/2 g daily) in a 13-year-old male with situs inversus and chronic otitis media transitioned from hospital-based electronic infusion to home-based Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) using elastomeric pumps” Mariani et al (2026).
Strategies for safe ultrasound needle tip visualization
“In-plane (IP) ultrasound-guided venipuncture is widely used for its recognized advantages, including improved needle tip identification and a shallower puncture angle, which enhances echogenicity, reduces posterior wall injury, and facilitates guidewire insertion” Bianchini and Zangheri (2026).
Halftime intravenous hyperhydration practices in sports games
“To assess current pregame (PIVFH) and halftime intravenous fluid hyperhydration (HIVFH) practices, protocols, indications, complications, and perceived efficacy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision (NCAA-FBS) football players” Schultz et al (2026).
Postoperative complications of arm ports – Full Text
“Currently, investigations specifically predicting the risk of arm port-related complications in gynecological oncology patients are limited. The advances of precision medicine warrant the development of individualized risk prediction tools to optimize clinical decision-making” Su et al (2026).
Dermatology and OPAT survey – Full Text
“To study whether intravenous antibiotics are being used in HS treatment in the UK and to explore the experiences of dermatologists and outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) teams with intravenous antibiotics” Lam et al (2026).