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Peripheral intravenous catheter management – Full Text

“This article reviews the evidence for the appropriate use of short PIVCs in hospitalized patients, assesses the ongoing need for PIVCs, provides recommendations for alternative options, and argues for promptly removing a PIVC that is no longer in use” Ray-Barruel and Alexander (2025).

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OPAT outcomes survey – Full Text

“We surveyed outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy team members to assess the importance of specific program metrics while eliciting collection barriers, which can guide establishing or restructuring programs” Makadia et al (2025).

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IV versus IO vascular access

“Establishing vascular access early in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a crucial factor for improving prognosis. Clinical guidelines recommend both intravascular (IV) and intraosseous (IO) access, but the superiority of one technique over the other has yet to be determined” Hameed et al (2025).

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Management of Staphylococcus aureus CRBSI

“Prospective observational studies seem to support the possibility of preserving the infected line in case of early pathogen identification and CRBSI management with empirical large-spectrum antibiotics, followed by targeted treatment once the antibiogram is available” Mandolfo et al (2025).

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Peripheral intravenous catheter management – Full Text

“This article reviews the evidence for the appropriate use of short PIVCs in hospitalized patients, assesses the ongoing need for PIVCs, provides recommendations for alternative options, and argues for promptly removing a PIVC that is no longer in use” Ray-Barruel and Alexander (2025).

Read More »

OPAT outcomes survey – Full Text

“We surveyed outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy team members to assess the importance of specific program metrics while eliciting collection barriers, which can guide establishing or restructuring programs” Makadia et al (2025).

Read More »

IV versus IO vascular access

“Establishing vascular access early in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a crucial factor for improving prognosis. Clinical guidelines recommend both intravascular (IV) and intraosseous (IO) access, but the superiority of one technique over the other has yet to be determined” Hameed et al (2025).

Read More »

Management of Staphylococcus aureus CRBSI

“Prospective observational studies seem to support the possibility of preserving the infected line in case of early pathogen identification and CRBSI management with empirical large-spectrum antibiotics, followed by targeted treatment once the antibiogram is available” Mandolfo et al (2025).

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Pediatric PICC navigation

“Compared to traditional ultrasound-guided methods, magnetic navigation offers superior efficiency in pediatric PICC placement, highlighting its promising potential for clinical application and broader implementation” Chen et al (2025).

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Timing of neonatal CVC removal

“We conclude that discontinuing PN and removing CVC at lower enteral feed volumes increases the risk of late-onset sepsis. Although the time to regain birthweight was longer, no differences in anthropometry were noted at discharge. Further evidence is required from low- and middle-income countries” Anne et al (2025).

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Detailed narrative review of vascular access devices – Full Text

“Venous access devices can be categorized based on the termination site of the tip of the catheter into central and peripheral access devices. Selecting the type of venous access device depends on various factors, including the condition of the patient, the anticipated duration of therapy, the use of vesicant or hyperosmolar therapies and the potential risk of complications” Abdulelah et al (2025).

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Incidence of CRBSI in immunosuppressed patients – Full Text

“Our findings suggest that intense immunosuppression in the setting of SOT is not associated with an increased risk of CRBSI in patients with renal failure utilizing TDC especially when a consistent and standardized protocol for the access and care of these catheters is utilized” El Mouhayyar et al (2025).

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