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PICC-associated tricuspid valve endocarditis in pregnancy – Full Text

“We report the case of a 21-year-old woman at 29 weeks and four days of gestation who presented with one-week history of severe epigastric pain, pleuritic chest pain, dyspnoea, and chills. A peripherally inserted central catheter line had been placed at 14 weeks of gestation for outpatient management of hyperemesis gravidarum” Anderson et al (2025).

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MARSI in cancer patients with PICC

“MARSI is prevalent in cancer patients with PICC. Modifiable risk factors should guide prevention strategies, including careful adhesive selection and regular skin assessments to improve patient outcomes” Li et al (2025).

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Prevention of central venous catheter-related infection

“The findings emphasize the need for targeted educational programs and continuous professional development to address knowledge gaps in CVC-RI prevention. Healthcare institutions should prioritize up-to-date curricula, ongoing training initiatives, and reliable information sources to enhance ICU nurses’ ability to prevent catheter-related infections and improve patient care outcomes” Alshammari et al (2025).

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Intravenous fluid shortages in emergency departments

“During the 2024 IV fluid shortage, fewer patients received fluids at lower volumes per patient. This held true for discharged patients with GI symptoms. Overall, LOS decreased without an increase in 72-h return rate. Improved throughput without changes in return rate represents a potential process improvement and warrants further evaluation” Stenson et al (2025).

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Administration of intravenous anti-cancer therapy at home – Full Text

“Evidence on the safety and cost-effectiveness of IV anti-cancer therapy at home is scarce and outdated. IV anti-cancer regimens have evolved; the findings of studies performed more than a decade ago may lack applicability to current practice. However, key considerations when considering suitability for home treatment remain unchanged: safety, duration of treatment and geographic catchment area” Grobler et al (2025).

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Administration of intravenous anti-cancer therapy at home – Full Text

“Evidence on the safety and cost-effectiveness of IV anti-cancer therapy at home is scarce and outdated. IV anti-cancer regimens have evolved; the findings of studies performed more than a decade ago may lack applicability to current practice. However, key considerations when considering suitability for home treatment remain unchanged: safety, duration of treatment and geographic catchment area” Grobler et al (2025).

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Vascular access device management training – Full Text

“Nursing staff from a healthcare company in Rome, Italy, participated in a 25-h Field Training Course, focusing on vascular access management, promoting collaborative learning, reflection and research. Participants filled in the Nurses’ knowledge and self-efficacy on vascular access devices questionnaire pre and post-course” Lommi et al (2025).

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Inadvertent intra-arterial injection – Full Text

“Accidental intra-arterial injection of medications is rare but can have devastating results. There have been many case reports written over the years illustrating this issue and the various sequelae, ranging from minimal impact on the patient to permanent tissue damage and even limb amputation” Johnson et al (2025).

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Portable infusion pump evaluation – Full Text

“The electronic pumps maintained consistent flow rates across various conditions, whereas elastomeric balloon pumps exhibited variable rates influenced by time and temperature, increasing the risk of medication overdose. Bolus dosing accuracy was clinically satisfactory for all pump mechanisms” Sekiguchi et al (2025).

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Management of patients with severe trauma – Full Text

“Advancements in this field, including intraosseous vascular access and tranexamic acid administration, have improved patient outcomes. The emphasis on structured assessments, particularly “circulation, airway, breathing” (CAB) assessments, underscores the importance of managing life-threatening hemorrhages” Kim et al (2025).

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Port access needle evaluation – Full Text

“We have shown significant differences regarding product characteristics of safety mechanisms of port access needles. Our evaluation approach provides specific data for both, technical (e.g., single-handed activation) and personal device selection criteria (e.g., preference of the safety mechanism)” Gabler et al (2025).

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OPAT services for people who use drugs – Full Text

“OPTIONS-DC is a multidisciplinary care conference developed in 2018 that utilizes a standardized conference tool led by outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) registered nurses (RNs) to guide treatment and discharge planning while focusing on harm reduction, ethical principles, and patient preferences” Douglass et al (2025).

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