Peripheral intravenous catheter needle flashback design
“In this study, the authors found the insertion technique with grooved flashback needle design reduced operative error, double punctures and improved first-attempt success. This flashback needle design could significantly improve patient outcomes, speed time to treatment and reduce hospital costs” Moureau and Kaufman (2025).
Sterile transparent film IV dressing in newborns
“The use of a sterile transparent film dressing reduces tissue infiltration in neonates with peripheral intravenous catheters. It is recommended that health care professionals working in neonatal intensive care units use sterile transparent film dressings to dress peripheral intravenous catheters” Çalikuşu Incekar et al (2025).
Human factors engineering considerations for infusion pump procurement – Full Text
“In modern clinical settings, medical devices, such as infusion devices used to administer fluids and drugs, carry risks from use errors, requiring a focus on usability and human factors engineering (HFE)” Herrero et al (2025).
Skin complications linked to vascular access devices
“Cetuximab-based therapy is prone to develop skin complications. Our study aims to identify the impact on the central venous access by cetuximab-based therapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)” Huang et al (2025).
Innovative nanocoating for central venous catheters
“In this study, CVCs coated with green and facile laccase-manganese phosphate hybrid nanostructures [(Mn3(PO4)2·HNSs] prevented bacterial adhesion by 100%, 80%, 60%, and 58% for Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli, respectively” Golroudbari et al (2025).
How to reduce central line bloodstream infections in pediatrics
“In 2022, our pediatric and women’s medical center observed a 166.67% increase in central line bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in the pediatric population. A quality-focused group was initiated to implement changes to reduce CLABSIs” Kovar et al (2025).
Norepinephrine extravasation in dogs and cats
“Severe lesions can result from NE extravasation in dogs and cats, leading to euthanasia. Although phentolamine remains the treatment of choice, lesions may heal with alternative supportive measures” Vasquez et al (2025).
Gendered experience of IV iron infusion reactions – Full Text
“Hypophosphatemia following iron infusion is thought to be a relatively rare complication of intravenous iron infusion, though research is beginning to demonstrate that it occurs more often than previously assumed” Pebdani (2025).
CLABSI rates as a patient safety measure
“We quantified the impact that stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic had on patient safety, as measured by central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network” Sapiano et al (2025).
Contrast media extravasation risk factors
“To determine the occurrence and risk factors of contrast media extravasation (CME) during contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT)” Wang et al (2025).
Preventing PICC complications
“Ultrasound-guided catheter insertion and nonsilicone catheters effectively prevented PICC complications. The evidence for other comparisons was too uncertain to draw conclusions, highlighting the urgent need for additional studies on prevention and control interventions” Dobrescu et al (2025).
Choosing insertion site for totally implantable venous access ports in children
“Compared with internal jugular vein, external jugular vein access has obvious advantages: the location of external jugular vein is superficial and easy to find, the utilization of external jugular vein is easy to learn and master, and the external jugular vein is of little importance to the human body” Zhen et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided long peripheral IV catheters in ICU – Full Text
“To secure peripheral venous access under sonographic guidance, LPCs would provide additional advantages such as a channel for backflow and sampling and longer dwell time compared to conventional peripheral intravenous cannulas” Sam et al (2025).
Evaluation of hazardous drug surface contamination
“Risks of occupational exposures to hazardous drugs (HDs) have been documented and identified as needing to be monitored. To decrease potential exposures in a community hospital, this project evaluated the impact of implementing a hazardous drug wipe sampling technology (BD HD Check system; BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ) and accompanying environmental procedures, risk level scoring assessment, and recordkeeping tools on identifying HD surface contamination” Hayes-Porter and Shay (2025).
Central venous catheter-related thrombosis
“This article reports a case of end-stage kidney disease with long-term dialysis catheter use, resulting in central vein stenosis and the rare complication of combined chylothorax and chylopericardium” Tharapoom et al (2025).
Radiation exposure in pediatric port implantations – Full Text
“The objective of the present study was to establish local reference data for radiation exposure in children undergoing port implantation” Krause et al (2025).
PICC tunnel length – Full Text
“Tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are crucial for delivering long-term intravenous therapies to cancer patients. We compared PICC-related complications among different patient groups and identify potential factors contributing to these complications” Li et al (2025).
Ultrasonic characteristics of central catheter related fibroblastic sleeve – Full Text
“This study was aimed to summarize the ultrasonic characteristics of inserted central catheter (ICC) related fibroblastic sleeve, providing theoretical basis for its early diagnosis” Ben et al (2025).
CLABSI rates in children treated with hemodialysis – Full Text
“CLABSIs cause high morbidity and mortality; therefore, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion, especially in patients with fever and a high white blood cell count” Al Qahtani et al (2025).
Needlestick and sharp injuries in healthcare – Full Text
“The study highlights the ongoing issue of NSIs among HCWs, especially inexperienced interns. While training programs have shown promise in reducing NSI rates, the high incidence of safety devices not being effectively utilized underscores the need for continuous education and hands-on training to enhance safety practices and prevent NSIs in healthcare settings” Wong et al (2025).
Long peripheral IV catheters for lung cancer patients
“To investigate the applicability, safety, and efficacy of long peripheral catheters in the infusion therapy of lung cancer patients” Liu et al (2025).
Comparison between arm port and chest port
“This study reveals no significant differences in the incidence of infections, catheter occlusion, thrombosis, exudation, fibrin sheath, catheter malposition, fracture, pneumothorax, and malfunction between the two implanted venous access ports” Wei et al (2025).
Central venous access device management in children – Full Text
“This study revealed significant variability in CVAD management practices for pediatric cancer care globally, particularly between high-income and middle-income countries” Hyun et al (2025).
Central venous catheter placement in patients with hypotensive trauma
“No significant difference was found in overall central venous catheter success rate by practitioner type, but attendings were more successful at subclavian lines, and, on average, approximately 1 minute faster. Patient condition and skill level should be considered when providing trainees with the opportunity to place central venous catheter in hypotensive patients, particularly at the subclavian location” Dumas et al (2025).
Kidney transplantation and central venous catheter use
“This study investigates the relationship between national catheter use among hemodialysis (HD) patients and kidney transplantation (KTX) activity, exploring the hypothesis that higher KTX activity may be associated with increased catheter usage” Hofmann (2025).
Midline catheters for patients with difficult vascular access
“Midline catheters are an effective solution for patients with difficult vascular access, increase the possibility of intravenous therapy” Cichowlas et al (2025).
Femoral central venous catheters in PICU
“We aimed to determine the frequency and variables associated with low femoral central venous catheter (fCVC) tip position. We also examined the association between tip position and symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE)” Good et al (2025).
Peripheral IV catheter care standards in ED – Full Text
“These findings highlight the suboptimal ED PIVC practices that require attention and improvement. Innovative interventions and technology are necessary to address some of these suboptimal practices due to their complexity and persistent challenges, despite previous efforts by clinicians and researchers” Xu et al (2025).
Using plastic cannula for vascular access in haemodialysis
“Plastic cannula use is increasing across Australia, but cost and training barriers still exist. Nevertheless, plastic cannulae remain a viable alternative to metal needles” Smith and Schoch (2025).
Advanced nursing vascular access programme
“A description of our experience establishing an advanced nursing vascular access programme in a tertiary Children’s Hospital in Melbourne Australia” Hsiao and Speekman (2025).