CLABSI caused by pathogen associated with plants – Full Text
“Pantoea eucrina, a member of the Erwiniaceae family, is a rarely reported human pathogen primarily associated with plants. This study presents a documented case of catheter-related bloodstream infection caused by P. eucrina in a 60-year-old female receiving home parenteral nutrition” Kølle et al (2025).
Ultrasound for umbilical venous catheter insertion in neonates – Full Text
“There has been an increase in real-time ultrasonography use in central venous catheterisation. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the role of real-time ultrasound use in umbilical venous catheterisation in neonates” Anne et al (2025).
Risk analysis of pediatric catheter-related thrombus – Full Text
“Our findings show the clinical implications of thrombus evaluation and morphologic classification to properly assess the risk factors of CVCRT in children with heart disease” Nozawa et al (2024).
How to reduce inappropriate use of peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“The use of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) contributes to healthcare-associated infections. In 2017, we implemented a multifaceted de-implementation strategy that successfully reduced the inappropriate use of catheters in seven hospitals in the Netherlands (RICAT-1 study). Five years later, we investigated the sustainability of this strategy and the contributing factors” van Horrik et al (2024).
Study recommends targeted educational PICC programs – Full Text
“Therefore, to improve the prevention of PICC-associated bacteremias in patients, our data should encourage local infection prevention teams to implement targeted educational programs to reinforce strict aseptic practices during catheter manipulations and dressing changes” van der Mee-Marquet et al (2025).
PICC UEDVT in hospitalised surgical patients – Full Text
“Our study indicates that surgical inpatients are at greater risk of developing PICC-associated upper limb deep vein thrombosis (ULDVT) compared to medical inpatients, with limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis in reducing this risk” Li et al (2024).
Home total parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“This is the first study to present a comparison between home and hospital start TPN in advanced cancer patients, demonstrating that the initiation of outpatient TPN in the home setting is as safe and efficacious as TPN initiated in the hospital” Zhang et al (2024).
IV fluid management in critical care – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate the impact of balanced crystalloids versus isotonic saline on clinical outcomes in the intensive care unit (ICU), focusing on AKI, renal replacement therapy (RRT), and mortality” Sudheer et al (2024).
Intravenous iron extravasation – Full Text
“This report presents the case of a female patient who experienced venous extravasation following intravenous iron administration, with data collected from her patient record” Almeida et al (2024).
Vein visualisation device for peripheral IV line placement – Full Text
“A randomised, controlled trial of the efficacy of the AccuVeinAV400® device in the replacement of peripheral venous lines during a vaso-occlusive crisis was conducted at two centres in France” Corbasson et al (2024).
Nursing interventions to prevent PICC complications – Full Text
“This review identified nursing interventions in adults to prevent PICC-related complications, categorized into five main groups: pre-procedure, during the procedure, post-procedure, maintenance, and team management interventions. Nurses are pivotal in averting PICC complications by employing evidence-based nursing interventions at each process stage” Vilão et al (2024).
Macronutrients and micronutrients in parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“PN was developed in the 1960s, and since then, it has become a life-saving procedure for individuals who are unable to gain all the macro- and micronutrients they need through the digestive system” Verlato et al (2024).
Catheter-related thrombosis post CVC removal – Full Text
“Complications, namely, catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) and venous stenosis, are associated with non-cuffed hemodialysis catheters used for emergency vascular access. However, only a few reports have demonstrated changes in the venous lumen and intravenous thrombosis after catheter removal” Yoshida et al (2024).
Risk factors for extravasation in children
“Extravasation injuries are prevalent in pediatric hospitals and often result in tissue damage and extended hospital stays. However, limited data exist regarding risk factors for extravasation in children. This study aimed to identify these risk factors in pediatric patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy” Amini et al (2025).
Heparin versus saline IV flush comparative study
“This nurse-led research study investigates the comparative effectiveness of heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride locking in blood cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either heparin or 0.9% sodium chloride locking for up to 7 days” Denke et al (2025).
Review of catheter-related thrombosis – Full Text
“This article provides a detailed review of CRT, focusing on clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies while addressing specific challenges in managing pacemaker and hemodialysis catheter-related thrombosis” López-Rubio et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter cannulation in older patients
“Age-related physiological changes affect various aspects of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) cannulation. However, the characteristics of PIVCs, especially in older patients, have been poorly investigated” Kitada et al (2025).
Virtual chest radiographs for central venous catheter training
“Virtual chest radiographs created from computed tomography images were useful for clarifying radiographic findings for differentiating central venous and misplaced arterial lines and for training radiologists” Morita et al (2024).
Chemotherapy safety among oncology nurses
“The purpose of this research is to describe the factors affecting hazardous chemotherapy exposure and strategies to foster chemotherapy safety among oncology nurses” Abu-Alhaija et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter maintenance questionnaire
“The aims of this study were to develop a questionnaire on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) maintenance, evaluate its content validity, and assess factors influencing the level of knowledge of nursing professionals regarding best practices” Doll et al (2025).
Untoward impact of misdiagnosed penicillin allergy – Full Text
“This review seeks to present the clinical phenotypes with which a beta-lactam allergy may present, define the untoward effects that a fictitious penicillin allergy label may confer to a patient, and propose clinical investigational prompts for nurses and other allied health professionals when interacting with a patient that has a penicillin or other beta-lactam allergy in their medical history” Johannesmeyer (2025).
Infusion pump flow accuracy systematic review
“Intravenous pumps (IVPs) deliver IV medications to millions of acute care patients each year and result in many adverse events reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the use of IVPs has improved overall safety, there are still high rates of error that risk the safety of all patients, especially those of advanced age and those suffering from critical illness” Blake (2025).
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Impact of nursing leadership style on HAI
“Authentic and transformational nurse leadership styles can foster targeted interventions and improvements tailored to preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections” Cappelli et al (2024).
UEDVT outcome in CVC and non-CVC patients
“There are no significant prognostic differences between patients with and without CVC hospitalized for UEDVT” Novalbos-Partida et al (2024).
OPAT service in the Republic of Ireland – Full Text
“OPAT use in PJI is growing. Cumulatively, it has saved 26,992 hospital bed-days. Although S-OPAT is the preferred strategy and should be considered for all patients, our data demonstrate that health care-administered OPAT is required more frequently in older patients” Moynan et al (2024).
Self management of your PICC line
“Available research evidence suggests that self-management education is effective in reducing PICC catheter-related complications in patients with PICC placement” Qi et al (2024).
Understanding central venous catheter complications
“This systematic review and meta-analysis by Teja et al provides important findings about some CVC complications globally and at the venous site” Lorente (2024).
Extravasation management in neonates and pediatrics
“Clinicians reported challenges and inconsistencies in neonatal and pediatric extravasation injury identification and management. This underscores the need for effective monitoring and identification, standardized management practices, and education to minimize the burdens of extravasation for patients, families, and the health care system” Nguyen et al (2024).
Midline-associated bloodstream infections
“A MABSI rate similar to the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate was found. A large number of MABSI were caused by Staphylococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp., as has previously been reported for CLABSI” Choudhury et al (2024).
Midline or PICC for OPAT – Full Text
“In this study, midline catheters appeared to be safe alternatives to PICCs for OPAT, particularly if infusions were planned for 14 or fewer days” Paje et al (2024).
Appropriateness of intravenous fluid prescriptions
“Inappropriate IV fluid use is frequent in hospitalised patients, and results in significant costs. Optimisation strategies are needed” Sneyers et al (2024).
Pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous meropenem
“Subcutaneous meropenem appears to be well tolerated and has a favourable pharmacokinetic profile. Either 1.5 g twice daily or 3 g as a 24 h subcutaneous infusion could be considered for future evaluation” Murray et al (2024).
Intravenous dressing integrity bundle – Full Text
“The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to determine if gum mastic adhesive and hemostatic powder would improve dressing integrity and decrease CLABSI rates related to disruption of central line dressings” Gaskill et al (2024).
Intraoperative implantable port catheter malposition – Full Text
“This study presents an in-depth exploration of various adjustment methods for intraoperative catheter malposition by guidewires in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP)” Zhang and Wu (2024).
PICC-related thrombosis prophylaxis – Full Text
“To evaluate and analyse the quality of clinical practice guidelines for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-related thrombosis) to identify the most current and effective prophylactic measures recommended in the guidelines” Zhang et al (2024).
CLABSI prevention position paper – Full Text
“A panel of experts convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has reviewed and consolidated current recommendations for preventing vascular catheter infections, particularly central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)” Rosenthal et al (2024).
PICC-related venous thrombosis diagnosis – Full Text
“Our method excels in predicting early PICC-RVT risks, especially in asymptomatic patients. The findings in this paper offers insights into controllable PICC risk factors that could benefit vast patients and reduce disease burden through stratification and early intervention” Li et al (2024).
IVTEAM25 IV Conference
“IVTEAM25 is the fifth IV conference from IVTEAM. Our very successful events were free for NHS staff. We are pleased to announce that our IVTEAM 25 event will continue to be free for NHS staff” IVTEAM (2025).
Central venous catheter blood specimen collection methods
“A quasi-experimental study comparing the mixing and discard methods of laboratory specimen techniques in an adult acute care setting was conducted over a 30-month period. Primary end points were delta hemoglobin (Hgb) and transfusion rates” Sarver et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter securement
“Studies have not demonstrated the effectiveness of the different types of dressings in reducing the rate of complications. The purpose of this study was to determine which type of dressing is most beneficial in reducing the rate of complications” Ferraz-Torres et al (2024).
Pharmacist-driven OPAT vancomycin monitoring program – Full Text
“Current vancomycin monitoring guidelines recommend monitoring 24-hour area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) to minimum inhibitory concentration ratios for patients with serious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections” Gillett et al (2024).
Guidelines for CLABSI prevention
“Before and after the application of the evidence, there was a significant increase in the knowledge, belief, and behavior of healthcare workers on CLABSI prevention and control, especially in the acquisition of related knowledge (χ2 = 26.648 p < 0.001). The associated implementation rate was also significantly improved, with a significant decrease in CLABSI incidence from 0.29 per 1000 to 0.11 per 1000 (χ2 = 8.625 p = 0.004)" Yang et al (2024).
Midline catheter for home IV antibiotic treatment
“The authors found a low prevalence of midline catheter-associated complications in patients undergoing HIAT. The use of antireflux needleless connectors should be considered to reduce obstructions” Cabrero et al (2024).
Nurse-driven CLABSI risk factor screening tool
“This novel screening tool effectively identified high-risk patients to target resources and promoted improvements in CLABSI-prevention processes in the PICU and PCICU” Morgenstern et al (2024).
CLABSI risk in home parenteral nutrition patients
“The CLABSI rate was 1.02/1000 catheter days. Most CLABSIs were caused by Enterobacterales (22%, n = 12/55) and Candida sp. (22%, n = 12/55). Empiric antimicrobial therapy was adequate in only 25% (n = 7/28), and the median time to effective antibiotic therapy was 22.7 h (interquartile range 4.8-29.8)” Hoey et al (2024).
Antimicrobial-resistant CLABSI in adult intensive care units – Full Text
“We demonstrate a decreasing incidence of CLABSI in Victorian adult ICU and an increasing burden of infections due to CNS. No significant time trend increases in antimicrobial-resistant organisms, including MRSA, vancomycin-resistant E. faecium, and ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli were observed” Lim et al (2024).
Bacterial contamination during drug administration
“The authors found that plastic syringes caused approximately equivalent PIS-induced contamination and that glass syringes caused substantially more contamination than plastic syringes. However, syringes equipped with a plastic cover exhibited no contamination” Kawakami et al (2024).
Neonatal CLABSI reduction
“Over 4 years, the project achieved an 86.6% reduction in CLABSI events, decreasing from 15 events in 2019 to two in 2023. The CLABSI rate dropped by 85%, from 2.15 to 0.32 per 1,000 line days” Riley et al (2024).
Patient experience with central venous access devices
“This systematic review aimed to identify and critique patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) and patient-reported experience measure (PREM) instruments related to CVADs” Larsen et al (2024).
Managing distress during implanted port needle insertion
“This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of IVR intervention utilizing advanced head-mounted displays, in alleviating physical and psychological distress among Children and Adolescents diagnosed with malignancies undergoing chemotherapy treatment via Implantable Venous Access Device/Port (IVAD/P) (P) needle insertion” Tsitsi et al (2024).
Review of top OPAT publications in 2023 – Full Text
“Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has become more common in infectious diseases practice settings. Similarly, OPAT-related publications have also increased. The objective of this article was to summarize clinically important OPAT-related publications from 2023” Childs-Kean et al (2024).
Midline catheter-associated thrombosis
“These findings support emerging evidence that there does not appear to be an increased risk of MCAT in midlines with an axillary vein tip location. The practice of avoiding the axillary vein for midline catheter tip placement should be reconsidered” Schechter et al (2024).