Intravenous Literature

First intravenous dose administration for home IV treatment

“Aligning the practice of administering the first dose of a parenteral medication is critical to providing safe, consistent, equitable, and timely care for all patients requiring a first dose in the home and community setting” Pothier et al (2025).

Surveillance of catheter-related bacteremia

“We summarize the results of CRB surveillance conducted by the Catalan Program of Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections (VINCat) over the past fifteen years” Gasch et al (2025).

Reducing antineoplastic drug extravasation – Full Text

“The multifunctional chemotherapy infusion device facilitates the efficient administration of intravenous chemotherapy while addressing the issue of drug extravasation associated with traditional infusion devices during the delivery of antineoplastic drugs” Yang et al (2025).

Microbiological analysis of hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter tips

“This study provides an insight into the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation in M. luteus HL_Chru_C3 isolated from a hemodialysis catheter, highlighting the need for effective infection control strategies to combat CRBSIs” Adhikary et al (2025).

Effect of leech therapy on infusion phlebitis

“After leech therapy, result was asses on VIP scale and there was relief in pain and swelling at cannula insertion site also redness decreases and patient have improved painless hand movements with in 24 hours” Dagar et al (2025).

Study of biofilm production – Full Text

“The aim of this study is to identify CoNS species, examine their biofilm production, and evaluate their resistance to antibiotics” Modak et al (2025).

Time to positivity technique for CLABSI diagnosis – Full Text

“The differential time to positivity (DTTP) technique is the recommended conservative procedure to diagnose catheter-related bloodstream infection (C-RBSI). However, its reliability and accuracy remain under debate” Irigoyen-von-Sierakowski et al (2025).

Device associated healthcare infections in ICU – Full Text

“Device-associated HAI significantly contribute to hospital mortality and impose a high excess risk of death for critically ill patients” Tomazini et al (2025).

Outcome of ICU quality improvement project – Full Text

“This study evaluates the impact of a 12-year multicenter QI initiative on ICU performance and patient outcomes in the context of resource constraints” Qiu et al (2025).

Preventing biofilm formation on central venous catheters – Full Text

“The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of a cationic arginine-based gemini surfactant, C9(LA)2, against mixed biofilms of fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli, and the preventive effect of this surfactant impregnated in CVCs on the formation of inter-kingdom biofilms” Pérez et al (2025).

Vascular access team review

“Nurse-driven central line insertion (NDCLI) programs offer a proactive approach to address these challenges by empowering trained vascular access nurses to perform CVC and AC insertions” Girgenti et al (2025).

Impact of OPAT on hospital admission avoidance

“This review underscores the potential for OPAT to optimise hospital resources, improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs, advocating for its expansion across NHS trusts to address growing demands for sustainable and efficient healthcare delivery” Acuram et al (2025).

Flushing central venous and arterial lines – Full Text

“In an ICU in Queensland, Australia (AU), saline (sodium chloride 0.9%) flush bags used for these lines were routinely changed every 24 h following organizational policy that all intravenous fluid bags are to be changed within a 24-h period” Padigos et al (2025).

Cardiac arrest medication overview

“This paper evaluates key evidence-based updates concerning medications used for patients in cardiac arrest” Long and Gottlieb (2025).

Prehospital sepsis recognition and antibiotic administration

“For patients in whom a sepsis alert was initiated, EMS clinicians adhered to the sepsis protocol and administered antibiotics prior to hospital arrival in 97% of cases. Patients received their first antibiotic a median of approximately 26 minutes after 9-1-1 call and 11 minutes prior to hospital arrival” Antevy et al (2025).

Misplacement of left internal jugular central venous catheter – Full Text

“This abnormal placement was likely due to an occluded left brachiocephalic vein in our patient, which prevented the CVC from crossing the midline” Wallisch et al (2025).

Nasal and skin decolonization to reduce bacteremiarates in ECMO patients – Full Text

“We aimed to determine if implementation of universal nasal decolonization with daily chlorhexidine bathing will decrease blood stream infections (BSI) in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)” Taylor et al (2025).

CLABSI in critical care – Full Text

“This study highlights the importance of minimizing CVC use and limiting the number of insertions to reduce CLABSI risk. Effective management strategies should focus on reducing CVC duration and frequency” Alomari et al (2025).

Blood sampling pain in preterm infants – Full Text

“Based on the results of this study, the use of combined non-pharmacological interventions of NSS has been more effective in reducing the pain caused by venous blood sampling than other conditions where two or one non-pharmacological intervention were used” Yadollahzadeh et al (2025).

Is needle sharpness affected by drug vial puncture – Full Text

“This study suggests that changing needles may not be necessary for maintaining sharpness if proper technique is used, potentially reducing the risk of needlestick injuries and medical waste” Tawil et al (2025).

Complications of micropuncture vascular access in the ICU

“Micropuncture vascular access is increasingly being used in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to its perceived reduction of bleeding complications in common ICU procedures. The authors report two rare complications associated with micropuncture kit use associated with vascular access” Okamoto et al (2025).

Overview of peripheral vasopressor usage

“Peripheral vasopressors were commonly and safely used in our 10-hospital health system, particularly in the community hospitals. Peripheral initiation of vasopressors was not associated with increased mortality at 90 days, but was associated with decreased hospital length of stay” Shyu et al (2025).

Effect of coated central venous catheters on bacterial colonization – Full Text

“This study evaluates the effectiveness of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB)-coated CVCs in reducing catheter-tip bacterial colonization in cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery” Dong et al (2025).

Implantable port placed by translumbar approach

“This report highlights the successful placement of a CV port by translumbar approach in a patient with advanced esophageal carcinoma complicated by SVCS” Maruo et al (2025).

Systems for large-volume subcutaneous drug administration

“Although syringe preparation for large-volume (>3 mL) subcutaneous (SC) drugs represents a significant workflow burden for pharmacists, their preferences for alternatives such as on-body delivery systems (OBDSs) are unexplored” Desai et al (2025).

Reducing CLABSI rates in adult ICU

“Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) remains a leading cause of death among critically ill patients. Implementing preventive measures and adhering to best practices is a crucial action to proactively prevent its occurrence” Mhawish et al (2025).

PICC-related complications

“This study aimed to analyze the influence factors affecting catheter-related bloodstream infection, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related local complication, respectively, and to explore the relationship among them, as well as the influence of catheter-related bloodstream infection, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related local complication on cancer patients’ death” Weng et al (2025).

Category: Intravenous Literature