Review of aseptic techniques used to administer parenteral nutrition
“septic technique during the administration of parenteral nutrition/home parenteral nutrition (PN/HPN) errs towards poorly described traditional aseptic/sterile approaches. This study aimed to identify procedures and the evidence underpinning practice in intestinal failure centres” Fletcher et al (2025).
The role of nurses in the use of intraosseous vascular access devices
“IO access was included in the recommendations of the American Heart Association Guidelines for the first time in 2005 and began to be more commonly used for pediatric cardiac arrest in prehospital and emergency department settings” Proehl and Campos (2025).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation in emergency department patients – Full Text
“Ultrasound guided cannulation improved the first-attempt success rate compared to the traditional landmark technique in patients with DIVA. Future policy makers should consider the use of ultrasound guidance as the first choice in order to reduce unnecessary insertion attempts in emergency department patients” Anderssen et al (2025).
Prevention of CRBSI in United States hemodialysis facilities
“New commercially available products containing chlorhexidine and taurolidine promise to augment core interventions to prevent CRBSI in dialysis facilities. This manuscript reviews selected topics and recent advances in knowledge related to preventing CRBSI in HD, with emphasis on dialysis care in United States” Wong (2025).
Review of non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters
“Triple-lumen catheters were associated with a higher risk of infection, but their increasing use over time coincided with a decline in infection rates. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the mechanisms underlying demographic and design-related infection risks” Miller et al (2025).
Neonatal PICC subspecialty in neonatal vascular access – Full Text
“This perspective review examines the evolving role of neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (n-PICCs) as a distinct subspecialty within neonatal vascular access. n-PICCs are indispensable for delivering long-term intravenous therapies in critically ill neonates” Van Rens et al (2025).
Incidence of phlebitis caused by continuous cephalosporin IV infusion – Full Text
“Phlebitis was more severe in the cephalothin group and developed more rapidly, necessitating vein changes six times more often than in the cephapirin group. The less irritating properties of cephapirin demonstrated in this study indicate it may be the more useful cephalosporin analogue for intravenous therapy” Lane et al (2025).
OPAT hospital readmission risk factors – Full Text
“he identification of characteristics of patients who return to the hospital after being discharged on OPAT may identify modifiable steps that can be taken to reduce risk of hospital readmission as a practice improvement strategy” Yousif et al (2025).
The current status and evolution of hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“Currently, more than 85% of patients initiating hemodialysis (HD) in the United States utilize a catheter for vascular access. HD is often inseparable from the use of catheters in clinical practice” Chen et al (2025).
Elbow extension limitation associated with peripheral intravenous chemotherapy administration – Full Text
“We report a rare case of phlebosclerosis in the left antecubital region after peripheral intravenous chemotherapy, which caused elbow contracture” Ishikawa et al (2025).
Impact of locking unused CVC lumens with taurolidine
“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study reporting data about sealing of unused lumens of CVCs with taurolidine in critically ill adult patients” Lorente et al (2025).
Risk factors for phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous cannula
“Data collected included patient demographics, medical diagnoses, admission details, and PICP characteristics. Observations using the visual infusion phlebitis (VIP) scale were conducted at 96-hr intervals to monitor PICP complications” Priya et al (2025).
Biofilm formation on different types of central venous catheters – Full Text
“To determine the intensity of biofilm formation on different types of central venous catheters in vitro by clinical isolates of bloodstream infection pathogens in Ukraine” Vodianyk et al (2025).
Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals research study
“[177Lu]Lu-DOTATATE was administered intravenously to outpatients following standard peptide receptor radionuclide therapy protocols. Whole-body planar imaging was performed 3-4 h after injection to confirm administration and assess extravasation, indicated by focal increased uptake at the infusion site” Kayal et al (2025).
Guidewire catheter exchange using the Modified Seldinger technique
“These findings suggest that guidewire exchange of peripherally inserted central catheters and midlines using the Modified Seldinger technique kit is a safe and effective alternative. However, further research is warranted to determine the optimal clinical scenarios for its use” Giustivi et al (2025).
Study protocol for the evaluation of Malaysian OPAT services – Full Text
“This study aims to describe the safety, clinical indications and treatment outcomes of the OPAT service in Malaysia, assess patients’ satisfaction and experiences and determine the facilitators and barriers associated with the provision of the OPAT service in Malaysia” Lim et al (2025).
Plasma volume response to crystalloid fluid administration – Full Text
“Attenuation of the plasma volume response to bolus infusions of crystalloid fluid occurs. The second and third bolus might not increase cardiac preload enough to allow a correct diagnosis of fluid responsiveness. This problem is not shared by colloid fluid” Hahn and O’Brien (2025).
Epinephrine administration in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text
“In this retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with OHCA in the US and Canada, the route of epinephrine administration was not associated with survival to hospital discharge or prehospital ROSC. This may support the practice of administering epinephrine via IO or IV route” Okubo et al (2025).
Monoclonal antibody drug management – Full Text
“Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) constitute a new form of immunotherapy that has shown great success in long-term tumour control. These injectable drugs are managed and compounded by the Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS) staff in a specified sterile environment” Cai et al (2025).
Village doctor availability to administer intravenous fluids for diarrheal illness – Full Text
“We found that village doctors located closer to main roads were more likely to be government trained but just as likely to administer intravenous fluids” Amin et al (2025).
Pathogenic bacteria features of central line-associated bloodstream infections – Full Text
“The early prediction of CLABSI in ICU patients by means of PCT, NLR, and PLR is of remarkable significance. It can provide a precious reference for clinical diagnostic and treatment strategies” Li et al (2025).
Impact of skilled nursing facilities on OPAT outcomes – Full Text
“In this study, 101 patients discharged to a SNF on OPAT required considerable post-hospital care coordination and experienced high readmission and mortality rates within 90 days, contributing to literature characterizing OPAT patients in other settings” Langenstroer et al (2025).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Review of aseptic techniques used to administer parenteral nutrition
“septic technique during the administration of parenteral nutrition/home parenteral nutrition (PN/HPN) errs towards poorly described traditional aseptic/sterile approaches. This study aimed to identify procedures and the evidence underpinning practice in intestinal failure centres” Fletcher et al (2025).
The role of nurses in the use of intraosseous vascular access devices
“IO access was included in the recommendations of the American Heart Association Guidelines for the first time in 2005 and began to be more commonly used for pediatric cardiac arrest in prehospital and emergency department settings” Proehl and Campos (2025).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation in emergency department patients – Full Text
“Ultrasound guided cannulation improved the first-attempt success rate compared to the traditional landmark technique in patients with DIVA. Future policy makers should consider the use of ultrasound guidance as the first choice in order to reduce unnecessary insertion attempts in emergency department patients” Anderssen et al (2025).
Prevention of CRBSI in United States hemodialysis facilities
“New commercially available products containing chlorhexidine and taurolidine promise to augment core interventions to prevent CRBSI in dialysis facilities. This manuscript reviews selected topics and recent advances in knowledge related to preventing CRBSI in HD, with emphasis on dialysis care in United States” Wong (2025).
Review of non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters
“Triple-lumen catheters were associated with a higher risk of infection, but their increasing use over time coincided with a decline in infection rates. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the mechanisms underlying demographic and design-related infection risks” Miller et al (2025).
Neonatal PICC subspecialty in neonatal vascular access – Full Text
“This perspective review examines the evolving role of neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (n-PICCs) as a distinct subspecialty within neonatal vascular access. n-PICCs are indispensable for delivering long-term intravenous therapies in critically ill neonates” Van Rens et al (2025).
Incidence of phlebitis caused by continuous cephalosporin IV infusion – Full Text
“Phlebitis was more severe in the cephalothin group and developed more rapidly, necessitating vein changes six times more often than in the cephapirin group. The less irritating properties of cephapirin demonstrated in this study indicate it may be the more useful cephalosporin analogue for intravenous therapy” Lane et al (2025).
OPAT hospital readmission risk factors – Full Text
“he identification of characteristics of patients who return to the hospital after being discharged on OPAT may identify modifiable steps that can be taken to reduce risk of hospital readmission as a practice improvement strategy” Yousif et al (2025).
The current status and evolution of hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“Currently, more than 85% of patients initiating hemodialysis (HD) in the United States utilize a catheter for vascular access. HD is often inseparable from the use of catheters in clinical practice” Chen et al (2025).
Elbow extension limitation associated with peripheral intravenous chemotherapy administration – Full Text
“We report a rare case of phlebosclerosis in the left antecubital region after peripheral intravenous chemotherapy, which caused elbow contracture” Ishikawa et al (2025).
Impact of locking unused CVC lumens with taurolidine
“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study reporting data about sealing of unused lumens of CVCs with taurolidine in critically ill adult patients” Lorente et al (2025).
Risk factors for phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous cannula
“Data collected included patient demographics, medical diagnoses, admission details, and PICP characteristics. Observations using the visual infusion phlebitis (VIP) scale were conducted at 96-hr intervals to monitor PICP complications” Priya et al (2025).
Biofilm formation on different types of central venous catheters – Full Text
“To determine the intensity of biofilm formation on different types of central venous catheters in vitro by clinical isolates of bloodstream infection pathogens in Ukraine” Vodianyk et al (2025).
Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals research study
“[177Lu]Lu-DOTATATE was administered intravenously to outpatients following standard peptide receptor radionuclide therapy protocols. Whole-body planar imaging was performed 3-4 h after injection to confirm administration and assess extravasation, indicated by focal increased uptake at the infusion site” Kayal et al (2025).
Guidewire catheter exchange using the Modified Seldinger technique
“These findings suggest that guidewire exchange of peripherally inserted central catheters and midlines using the Modified Seldinger technique kit is a safe and effective alternative. However, further research is warranted to determine the optimal clinical scenarios for its use” Giustivi et al (2025).
Study protocol for the evaluation of Malaysian OPAT services – Full Text
“This study aims to describe the safety, clinical indications and treatment outcomes of the OPAT service in Malaysia, assess patients’ satisfaction and experiences and determine the facilitators and barriers associated with the provision of the OPAT service in Malaysia” Lim et al (2025).
Plasma volume response to crystalloid fluid administration – Full Text
“Attenuation of the plasma volume response to bolus infusions of crystalloid fluid occurs. The second and third bolus might not increase cardiac preload enough to allow a correct diagnosis of fluid responsiveness. This problem is not shared by colloid fluid” Hahn and O’Brien (2025).
Epinephrine administration in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – Full Text
“In this retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with OHCA in the US and Canada, the route of epinephrine administration was not associated with survival to hospital discharge or prehospital ROSC. This may support the practice of administering epinephrine via IO or IV route” Okubo et al (2025).
Monoclonal antibody drug management – Full Text
“Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) constitute a new form of immunotherapy that has shown great success in long-term tumour control. These injectable drugs are managed and compounded by the Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS) staff in a specified sterile environment” Cai et al (2025).
Village doctor availability to administer intravenous fluids for diarrheal illness – Full Text
“We found that village doctors located closer to main roads were more likely to be government trained but just as likely to administer intravenous fluids” Amin et al (2025).
Pathogenic bacteria features of central line-associated bloodstream infections – Full Text
“The early prediction of CLABSI in ICU patients by means of PCT, NLR, and PLR is of remarkable significance. It can provide a precious reference for clinical diagnostic and treatment strategies” Li et al (2025).
Impact of skilled nursing facilities on OPAT outcomes – Full Text
“In this study, 101 patients discharged to a SNF on OPAT required considerable post-hospital care coordination and experienced high readmission and mortality rates within 90 days, contributing to literature characterizing OPAT patients in other settings” Langenstroer et al (2025).
Organization of out-of-hospital emergency kits – Full Text
“While guidelines on contents and packing strategies of emergency kits for specific tasks and specialized situations exist, data for the design of out-of-hospital emergency kits in a general urban population is lacking. It may be possible to transfer the promising results of modern in-hospital packing strategies such as task-based package organization (TPO) to an Emergency Medical Service setting” Laxar et al (2025).
Student nurse support for infection-control practices – Full Text
“Pandemic incidences of hospital-acquired infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) increased, underscoring the importance of increasing workforce-ready nurses” Ashburn et al (2025).
Vascular access for puppies and kittens under 12 weeks – Full Text
“Catheters in the jugular vein may be preferred for puppies and kittens under 1.2 kg and 0.3 kg, respectively. Utilizing the cephalic vein for venous access may facilitate rapid and less technically challenging intravenous catheter placement in patients under 12 weeks old” Zilberfarb et al (2025).
Catheter dwell time and CLABSI risk – Full Text
“The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between catheter dwell time and the risk of CLABSIs caused by multidrug-resistant and common pathogens in patients with central venous catheters (CVCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Pitiriga et al (2025).
Hickman catheter associated infective endocarditis – Full Text
“We report a case of a 71-year-old female patient on a chronic hemodialysis (HD) program who had developed IE. Her first symptoms were fever and malaise. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) examinations were performed, revealing vegetations on the tip of HC and the anterior and posterior leaflets of the tricuspid valve (TV)” Šačić et al (2025).
Outcomes for patients receiving multi-chamber bags for the delivery of parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“This systematic review aimed to examine the evidence base for clinical outcomes and/or quality of life (QoL) in adults receiving PN as MCBs compared to COMs in hospital and community settings” Jones et al (2024).
Prevention of PICC associated UEDVT – Full Text
“Upper limb functional exercise combined with an intelligent grip ball can reduce the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis, improve coagulation function, increase compliance with functional exercise, and improve nursing satisfaction in patients with PICCs” Bu and Wu (2025).
Neonatal venipuncture analgesia – Full Text
“Neonatal exposure to pain can lead to altered pain perception in later years of life. Despite the availability of measures to alleviate pain, routine use is lacking. We decided to conduct a quality improvement (QI) study to increase the use of analgesia during venipuncture, a common procedure in neonatal intensive care units, from a baseline of 0% to 50% over 8 weeks” Shah et al (2025).