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Midline and PICC comparative feasibility trial

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“We aimed to (1) test the feasibility of a trial comparing peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to midline catheters in hospitalized children in need of durable vascular access and (2) collect preliminary effectiveness data of the 2 devices” Burek et al (2025).

Clinical impact of immediate bundled lines

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“Our study aims to examine the effect of immediate bundled lines (IBL) on traumatic injuries. We hypothesized that severely injured patients may benefit from IBL” Shin et al (2025).

Monoclonal antibody infusion centers

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“Regional infusion centers (RICs) played an integral role in treating high-risk patients with COVID-19, with mild to moderate symptoms, who did not need acute hospitalization, with monoclonal antibodies” Fairley et al (2025).

Neonatal invasive fungal infections

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“Standardized care should include an infection prevention bundle for invasive Candida infections with targeted fluconazole prophylaxis in high-risk patients, antimicrobial stewardship, and central venous catheter-related infection prevention measures” Kaufman and Mukhopadhyay (2025).

Setting up a vascular access team

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“Establishing Vascular Access Teams should be a priority in large hospitals, as they can positively impact ward organization and significantly enhance patient satisfaction” Benvenuti et al (2025).

Right internal jugular venous catheter tip depth – Full Text

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“The formula-based estimation of the right internal jugular venous (IJV) catheterization depth can be inaccurate when using ultrasound guidance. External landmark-based and radiological landmark-based methods have been proposed as alternatives to estimate the insertion depth” Samerchua et al (2025).

Intravenous medication administration error review

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“This study aims to explore and measure the frequency of intravenous MAEs in EDs and identify factors contributing to these errors during their preparation and administration” Shirlyn et al (2025).

App-based CLABSI prevention program – Full Text

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“A mobile-app-based CLABSI prevention program decreased the frequency of inflamed/infected central line insertion sites, improved dressing integrity, increased speed of removal when inflammation/infection were found, and reduced infection-related hospitalization risk” Singh et al (2025).

Maintenance of central venous catheters questionnaire – Full Text

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“The ICU nurses’ CVC maintenance KAP questionnaire has good reliability and validity, stable results, comprehensive coverage, and high feasibility. It can be used as a measurement tool to evaluate the maintenance level of CVC for ICU nurses in China” Cheng et al (2025).

Port implantation in a non-surgical setting – Full Text

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“The cost incurred for port implantations by medical oncologists was lower (994.38 € cheaper for each device) compared to those implanted by vascular radiologists. Our experience suggests that implantation of port devices by medical oncologist in a non-surgical environment is safe and cost saving regarding conventional procedures” Revuelta et al (2025).

Vascular access device for cancer patients – Full Text

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“Implantable port catheters (IPCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly used venous access methods for chemotherapy in cancer patients. However, the question of which is superior remains controversial” Qiu et al (2025).

Predicting difficult intravenous access in adult patients

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“Constructing a risk prediction model for DIVA in adult patients has significant predictive value. It assists medical staff in early intervention and management for high-risk patients, thereby achieving effective prediction, warning, and control” Ji et al (2025).

Improving PIVC first attempt success rates

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“This study examines the significance of improving PIVC first attempt success rates and highlights QET potential as an intervention. Emphasis is placed on critical implications for health care, particularly the importance of integrating QET into nursing education programs” Parker et al (2025).

Neonatal sepsis caused by central venous catheter

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“This case report documents the death of a preterm infant due to Bacillus cereus sepsis, septic shock, meningitis, and pneumonia, all of which were linked to the use of a central venous catheter” Xiaoxiao et al (2025).

Critical review of the 5 moments for hand hygiene

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“If used effectively the 5 Moments concept provides an opportunity to enhance practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections but the healthcare provider organisation must embody a ‘just culture’ and collect the data in a climate of openness, transparency, and learning” Cole (2024).

Peripheral IV catheter thrombus formation

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“It was feasible to identify and measure PIVC thrombus sonographically. Ultrasound showed that IV flucloxacillin administration appeared to be associated with more frequent formation of PIVC thrombus, with these increasing in length over time” Bulmer et al (2024).

Elastomeric pump flow accuracy

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“Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) services have expanded throughout the world thanks to elastomeric pumps (EP). Their flowrate is known to vary by ±15%. Treatment effectiveness and the organization of care at home may be impacted, especially with piperacillin/tazobactam infusion (TAZ)” Muller et al (2025).

Survey of multiple needle insertion attempts

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“The results show that multiple needle insertion attempts are common and that associated complications have a detrimental effect on patients’ satisfaction with the procedure. The results also suggest that patients and nurses are interested in alternatives to needle insertion, such as ultrasound guided IV cannulation or needle-free blood collection” Kiger and Acito (2025).

Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion first-attempt success

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“These findings suggest that ultrasound-guided PIVC insertion improves first-time insertion success across all risk categories in pediatrics, supporting the widespread adoption of ultrasound-guided PIVC insertion in children” Kleidon et al (2025).

Review of IV infusion performance encountered in aviation

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“Decreasing ambient pressure causes bubble formation, which displaces fluid, and increasing ambient pressure causes bubble reabsorption in mechanical infusion devices. Hence, atmospheric pressure changes during air travel may alter fluid delivery from medical fluid delivery systems and affect critically ill patients who require both aeromedical evacuation and accurate infusion of drugs” Fan et al (2025).

ICU national BSI surveillance programme – Full Text

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“Patients in critical care units (CCUs) are at an increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSIs), which can be associated with central vascular catheters (CVCs). This study describes BSIs, CVC-BSIs, organism distribution, percentage of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) organisms, and case fatality rates (CFRs) over the first six years of a voluntary national CCU surveillance programme in England” Conroy et al (2025).

Peripheral intravenous cannula bacteraemia

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“PVC-related bacteraemias and the severity of infection remain an under-acknowledged and under-recognised topic within health care, with further research required” Brunn (2025).

Standardization of PIVC assessment

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“PIVCs often cause pain, irritation, or infection. Regular and careful catheter checks can decrease complications and improve patient outcomes” Ray-Barruel et al (2025).

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