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Home care-based education for cancer patients with PICC – Full Text

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“This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the literature to identify the components of home care-based education for cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and evaluate its effects compared to traditional health education” Huang et al (2025).

Intravenous iron therapy review – Full Text

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“This systematic review aimed to assess and compare the effect of blood transfusion and intravenous iron therapy on the hemoglobin levels based on clinical trials” Bedan and Lottrup (2025).

Survey of anticancer drug wastage – Full Text

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“According to this real-world survey, it was shown that the amount of drug wastage in this center is substantial and imposes a heavy financial burden on patients and the health system that need to be taken into account by policy makers” Baharvand Iran Nia et al (2025).

Review of aseptic techniques used to administer parenteral nutrition

IVTEAM Intravenous Literature

“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).

Prevention of CRBSI in United States hemodialysis facilities

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“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

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“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

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“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

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“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

IVTEAM Intravenous Literature

“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).

Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals research study

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“[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

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“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

IVTEAM Intravenous Literature

“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

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“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).

Monoclonal antibody drug management – Full Text

Drug administration

“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).

Impact of skilled nursing facilities on OPAT outcomes – Full Text

IVTEAM Intravenous Literature

“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

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“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

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“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

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“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).

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