Venous blood collection guidelines
“The guideline includes practical tools, such as checklists and detailed information on sampling devices, to facilitate implementation. This initiative would help standardize blood collection practices, improve specimen quality, and enhance patient care by ensuring accurate laboratory results in clinical settings” Chang et al (2025).
Cardiac tamponade caused by misplaced PICC – Full Text
“To prevent fatal complications such as cardiac tamponade, PICCs should be positioned in safe area. Proper placement in the superior vena cava should be confirmed and maintained” Shin et al (2025).
Subcutaneous fluid administration in pediatric sepsis – Full Text
“In this case report, we describe a seven-week-old male infant with dehydration secondary to Escherichia coli pyelonephritis. After multiple failed IV attempts, even under general anesthesia, hypodermoclysis was performed” Taha et al (2025).
PICC tip malposition case study – Full Text
“We describe 2 unusual peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) malpositions in the left thymic vein and the right middle thyroid vein, which are, to our knowledge, the first 2 cases of PICC malposition in these 2 veins” Li et al (2025).
The story of propofol development – Full Text
“The introduction of propofol changed our understanding of pediatric anesthesia pharmacology, research approaches for intravenous drug study, and led to infusion pump development for the maintenance phase of anesthesia” Anderson and Cortinez (2025).
Postnatal umbilical cord blood sampling – Full Text
“Postnatal umbilical cord blood sampling (PCBS), rather than obtaining blood from the neonate, avoids significant neonatal blood loss at a critical time of extrauterine transition and prevents phlebotomy pain in infants without a catheter for blood drawing” Kaufman et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access performed by novice operators
“In a cohort of medical students with minimal prior experience in USGIV placement, biplane imaging was not associated with reduction in time to successful USGIV placement, but was associated with a reduction in posterior wall punctures” Thom et al (2025).
Student nurse experience of venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation learning
“This study explores final-year nursing students’ experiences with venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation, focusing on both educational and clinical practice settings” Hernon et al (2025).
Improving venous access by using a near-infrared vein-finder – Full Text
“Based on our findings, we recommend providing an NIR vein-finder device and ultrasound training to improve venous access in hospital settings and encourage further research to evaluate their effectiveness” Bennakhi et al (2025).
Impact of sodium citrate lock therapy in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition
“We determined the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adult patients requiring home parenteral nutrition (HPN) while receiving sodium citrate locks” Leong et al (2025).
OPAT administration of intravenous ganciclovir
“Ganciclovir via OPAT is a viable option in patients requiring an extended duration of IV therapy. In our cohort of 18 patients, only one had early discontinuation of therapy due to ganciclovir-related AKI. Close monitoring of labs and an established OPAT protocol can allow for successful completion of therapy” Patel et al (2025).
Parenteral nutrition extravasation in newborns – Full Text
“We report two cases: one of neonatal hydrothorax with subsequent lung cystic formation after a parenteral nutrition leakage caused by the displacement of an Epicutaneo-Caval Catheter in the basilic vein of the left arm; the second involves a peritoneal collection of parenteral nutrition from the umbilical venous catheter” Coramusi et al (2025).
Impact of delayed blood culture transport time – Full Text
“There is a marginal loss of growth for every hour a blood culture is left unincubated, with the loss of recovery of Streptococcus pyogenes and other streptococci being most common. There was no evidence of a reduction in Gram-negatives, anaerobes, or yeasts” Deas et al (2025).
Survey of OPAT practices in France – Full Text
“This study aimed to assess the implementation and organization of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) in France by examining the practices of community nurses (CNs)” Raux et al (2025).
Guidelines for intravenous iron therapy in heart failure patients – Full Text
“We aim to evaluate the implementation of the 2021 ESC Guidelines regarding screening and treatment of iron deficiency in patients with heart failure (HF) at Karolinska University Hospital” Gamage et al (2025).
Neonatal antibiotic therapy and patient safety – Full Text
“Specifically, studies that decrease the treatment length or advocate for the early transition of intravenous to oral antibiotics in all neonates with suspected or culture-positive sepsis or pneumonia should be regarded with caution” Lawrence et al (2025).
Vascular access devices for systemic anti-cancer therapy survey
“A recent scoping review discovered a significant deficit in the literature covering clinical aspects of vascular access device (VAD) selection, insertion, and, in particular, training and education. To answer some of these questions, we are conducting a quantitative survey throughout Europe to investigate healthcare professionals’ current practices surrounding vascular access devices used for systemic anti-cancer therapy” Duggan et al (2025).
Pediatric totally implantable venous port insertion technique
“EJV access offers reduced operative time without increasing complication risk compared to IJV access for TIVAP placement in children. It may be preferred when minimizing anesthesia exposure is important” Hamzah et al (2025).
Predictors of phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“Phlebitis incidence remains above recommended levels. Multivariable analysis identified female sex, a higher number of infused medications, older patient age, larger hospital size, and longer PIVC dwell time as the main independent predictors of phlebitis” Cernuda-Martínez et al (2025).
Intraosseous route in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“These data suggest that the tibial and humeral IO routes of first epinephrine administration were associated with marginally prolonged resuscitation duration after drug administration and decreasing hazard of ROSC” Hubble et al (2025).
Ipsilateral placement of central venous catheters and dialysis catheters
“This study showed that ipsilateral or contralateral placement did not affect the distance between CVC and CVDC line tips. There were no significant adverse changes in cardiovascular parameters or noradrenaline dose when CRRT was commenced regardless of whether the lines were inserted ipsilaterally or contralaterally” Hobson et al (2025).
The role of tissue adhesive in IV dressing optimisation
“Tissue adhesives optimise VAD dressing by enhancing haemostasis, securement and infection control. This practice improves patient outcomes and reduces costs” Hitchcock and Almerol (2025).
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Vascular access devices for systemic anti-cancer therapy survey
“A recent scoping review discovered a significant deficit in the literature covering clinical aspects of vascular access device (VAD) selection, insertion, and, in particular, training and education. To answer some of these questions, we are conducting a quantitative survey throughout Europe to investigate healthcare professionals’ current practices surrounding vascular access devices used for systemic anti-cancer therapy” Duggan et al (2025).
Pediatric totally implantable venous port insertion technique
“EJV access offers reduced operative time without increasing complication risk compared to IJV access for TIVAP placement in children. It may be preferred when minimizing anesthesia exposure is important” Hamzah et al (2025).
Predictors of phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“Phlebitis incidence remains above recommended levels. Multivariable analysis identified female sex, a higher number of infused medications, older patient age, larger hospital size, and longer PIVC dwell time as the main independent predictors of phlebitis” Cernuda-Martínez et al (2025).
Intraosseous route in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“These data suggest that the tibial and humeral IO routes of first epinephrine administration were associated with marginally prolonged resuscitation duration after drug administration and decreasing hazard of ROSC” Hubble et al (2025).
Ipsilateral placement of central venous catheters and dialysis catheters
“This study showed that ipsilateral or contralateral placement did not affect the distance between CVC and CVDC line tips. There were no significant adverse changes in cardiovascular parameters or noradrenaline dose when CRRT was commenced regardless of whether the lines were inserted ipsilaterally or contralaterally” Hobson et al (2025).
The role of tissue adhesive in IV dressing optimisation
“Tissue adhesives optimise VAD dressing by enhancing haemostasis, securement and infection control. This practice improves patient outcomes and reduces costs” Hitchcock and Almerol (2025).
Central venous access device-related skin injuries
“The rate of skin injury and complications are observed to be as high as 16% for exit site infection and 11% for dermatitis. Infection is an important outcome, but not the sole outcome to consider during CVAD site observation” Pitt et al (2025).
CLABSI prevalence in patients with cancer – Full Text
“These findings emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring, individualized infection prevention strategies in oncology nursing practice. Future research with larger datasets is needed to validate these findings and develop tailored interventions to reduce CLABSI risks” Belloni et al (2025).
NICU-CLABSI prevention bundle
“The implementation of a NICU-specific CLABSI prevention bundle significantly reduced infection rates and lowered healthcare costs by approximately 80% per patient” Iyigun et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided CICC placement in the brachiocephalic vein in neonates
“Ultrasound (US) guided central inserted central catheter (CICC) of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) is a new approach that may be advantageous in case of difficult central venous access” Mghirbi et al (2025).
Blood culture bundle decreases blood culture contamination – Full Text
“We found that the blood culture bundle program was successful at decreasing the blood culture contamination, preventing additional hospital stay and treatment costs in the NICU” Çalkavur et al (2025).
Adherence to home parenteral nutrition treatment – Full Text
“One in four CIF patients showed poor adherence. Those with low infusion volumes, high anxiety, or low physician trust require close monitoring. Coordinating nurses play a key role in identifying non-adherence” Abadie et al (2025).
Vasoactive drug infusion questionnaire – Full Text
“The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Vasoactive Agents Infusions Questionnaire demonstrates good reliability and validity, making it a reliable measurement tool for assessing nurses’ attitudes and knowledge related to vasoactive agents’ infusions” Huang et al (2025).
Elastomeric pump continuous infusion case study – Full Text
“We describe a case of shoulder PJI due to WT carbapenem-susceptible PA and CRAB that was successfully treated using a two-step surgical procedure and antibiotic therapy with ciprofloxacin by mouth (PO), minocycline PO, and fosfomycin administered by an elastomeric pump as OPAT” Pallotto et al (2025).
How to measure the volume remaining in intravenous fluid containers – Full Text
“The system identifies the IV container (vessel) and its fluid content (liquid) using pixel-level segmentation and estimates the remaining fluid volume without requiring physical sensors” Sunwoo et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous cannula best practice advice – Full Text
“PIVC insertion is painful for patients, takes clinicians’ attention away from other care, has adverse outcomes and causes major economic and environmental burden. Our aim is to codesign an implementation toolkit to reduce unnecessary PIVC insertions and improve other national quality indicators using an implementation science framework” Egerton-Warburton et al (2025).
Misplaced femoral central venous catheter – Full Text
“We present a case of a triple lumen catheter which was misplaced in a small lumbar vein side-branch while attempting a left groin approach. This finding was discovered on CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, after which the catheter was repositioned with proper placement” Horani et al (2025).
Central line-associated bloodstream infections in children – Full Text
“This meta-analysis identifies blood transfusions, congenital/CNS comorbidities, parenteral nutrition, and catheter-related practices as critical modifiable risk factors for pediatric CLABSI” Li et al (2025).
PICC associated iatrogenic vascular injury – Full Text
“We present the case of a 71-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities who developed a right subpectoral hematoma with active arterial bleeding following PICC line insertion” Zoghoul et al (2025).
Frequency of OPAT linked adverse events – Full Text
“Almost 1 in 3 patients leaving on OPAT experienced an adverse event. A 6 Sigma analysis identified heterogeneity in our process and incorrect assumptions among stakeholders. Next steps should focus on improving ID documentation and ensuring all patients leaving on OPAT have an ID clinic visit scheduled within 14 days after discharge” Keri et al (2025).
Preventing bloodstream infections associated with central venous access devices – Full Text
“A prioritization study with infection preventionists using the SHEA CLABSI prevention framework identified priorities for IVCare intervention testing as: vascular access teams, education/competency for CVAD insertion/post-insertion care, sutureless securement, connector type and decontamination method” Rickard et al (2025).
PICC excellence in cancer care – Full Text
“This editorial examines the current landscape of PICC utilization in cancer care, highlighting the critical intersection between evidence-based practice and patient-centered outcomes” Mussa and Defrancisco (2025).
Unusual catheter course was persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated the absence of the left brachiocephalic vein, with the left internal jugular vein joining the left subclavian vein and descending directly to the heart, confirming persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC)”
Study supports IV flush and discard ahead of blood sampling from VAD – Full Text
“In conclusion, our results support flush and discard ahead of haemostatic assay blood sampling in newly inserted catheters. Furthermore, the results enhance the understanding of central venous catheter-related thrombosis formation” Naddi et al (2025).
How to manage an intravenous fluid shortage crisis – Full Text
“Hurricane Helene’s disruption of Baxter’s North Carolina manufacturing facility in September 2024 created significant supply disruptions and an urgent need to reduce intravenous fluid (IVF) usage across our 12 acute care hospital health system” Nahass et al (2025).
Rivaroxaban prophylaxis for PICC-related thrombosis – Full Text
“Two months of rivaroxaban prophylaxis effectively and safely reduce CRT incidence in breast cancer patients with PICC” Sang et al (2025).
Internal jugular vein thrombosis – Full Text
“IJVT presents with distinct biomarker profiles when associated with CVADs, characterized by lower systemic fibrinolysis and heightened inflammation. Recognition of these differences may refine diagnostic thresholds and guide prophylactic strategies. Larger prospective studies are warranted” Boccatonda et al (2025).
Azygos vein as an alternative route for haemodialysis catheterisation – Full Text
“This case demonstrates the azygos vein as a viable alternative for haemodialysis access in SVC stenosis” Pushevski et al (2025).
Comparison of chemo-port insertion performed by radiologists or surgeons – Full Text
“Chemo-port insertion is performed by a radiologist or surgeon in an interventional radiology (IR) suite or an operating room (OR). The complication rate is approximately 3%-4%. However, there is still a lack of data for comparison when it is performed in different conditions such as IR suite and OR” Park et al (2025).
Are routine X-rays necessary after central venous catheter removal – Full Text
“Despite the lack of evidence supporting their necessity, routine post-removal chest X-rays for central venous catheters (CVCs) are still performed in some hospitals due to persistent misconceptions about their benefits” Breitwieser et al (2025).