Mothers experience of phlebitis in their children during hospitalization – Full Text
“To improve outcomes, nurses should adhere to evidence-based protocols for maintaining IV patency and proactively educate mothers on recognizing signs of phlebitis” Casman et al (2025).
Impact of combination IV lock solution in preventing catheter-related infections – Full Text
“The heparin-vancomycin-amikacin combination lock solution was more effective in preventing CRIs than heparin alone in haemodialysis patients” Arabzadeh et al (2025).
Length of hospital stay linked to CLABSI increased by 22.1 days – Full Text
“Length of stay increased by an average of 5.2 days for falls, 12.9 days for pressure ulcers, 22.1 days for central line-associated bloodstream infections, and 7.9 days for surgical site infections” Hasan et al (2025).
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“Evidence on the safety and cost-effectiveness of IV anti-cancer therapy at home is scarce and outdated.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).
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).
Complication post removal of misplaced dialysis catheter – Full Text
“This case report discusses a patient who presented with symptoms of a misplaced dialysis catheter and developed a life-threatening tension haemopneumothorax during its removal, in association with prior haemothorax” Patel et al (2025).
Totally implantable access port complications
“To investigate the risk factors for complications in breast cancer patients with totally implantable access ports (TIAPs)” Fan et al (2025).
Quality of life in cancer patients with chest ports
“This study aims to evaluate the satisfaction and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in cancer patients with chest ports and to understand their experiences and challenges” Nie et al (2025).
Repositioning of malpositioned infusion port catheter – Full Text
“Infusion port catheter malposition, where the catheter tip is located in vessels other than the superior vena cava, is a rare complication of port implantation. This can lead to infusion difficulties or port-related thrombosis” Guo et al (2025).
How to adjust a dislodged implanted port
“A 50-year-old lady receiving venous port implantation for chemotherapy was found with a catheter disconnected from the port and dislodged into the right ventricle” Guo et al (2025).
Vein access points for IV port implantation
“To compare the safety and efficacy of the Internal Jugular Vein and the Axillary Vein access points for port-a-cath implantation in cancer patients undergoing systemic intravenous treatments” Pignataro et al (2025).
Review of vascular access devices used in emergency departments – Full Text
“This review provides ED clinicians with current evidence on VAD technologies and techniques, enabling them to select and implement the most effective options into daily practice reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction” Xu et al (2025).
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).
Manufacturing defect in a multi-lumen central venous catheter – Full Text
“In this case, we report a rare manufacturing defect in a multi-lumen central venous catheter, where communication between lumens was discovered during a pre-use flush check” Pruthi et al (2025).
Y-site compatibility of ceftazidime-avibactam – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the physical compatibility of ceftazidime-avibactam with selected intravenous antimicrobials during simulated Y-site administration” Chen et al (2025).
Vascular access dysfunction incidence among dialysis patients – Full Text
“Vascular access (VA) dysfunction affects the quality of care in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis. However, comprehensive nationwide data in Japan are limited” Suzuki et al (2025).
Nursing care in ketamine infusions – Full Text
“This scoping review will map the available evidence on nursing care provided to adults receiving ketamine infusion for pain management in hospitals and outpatient clinics” Leal et al (2025).
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).
Analysis of central venous catheter placement skill retention – Full Text
“We hypothesized that motion analysis could be used to objectively assess skill retention in CVC placement by comparing the performance of anesthesiology residents immediately after training and 7 months later” Baribeau et al (2025).
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).
Realtime monitoring of air bubbles in IV sets – Full Text
“This study addresses this challenge by developing a novel metamaterial-based sensor for real-time monitoring of air bubbles in IV channels” Ahmad et al (2025).
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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Nursing care in ketamine infusions – Full Text
“This scoping review will map the available evidence on nursing care provided to adults receiving ketamine infusion for pain management in hospitals and outpatient clinics” Leal et al (2025).
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).
Analysis of central venous catheter placement skill retention – Full Text
“We hypothesized that motion analysis could be used to objectively assess skill retention in CVC placement by comparing the performance of anesthesiology residents immediately after training and 7 months later” Baribeau et al (2025).
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).
Realtime monitoring of air bubbles in IV sets – Full Text
“This study addresses this challenge by developing a novel metamaterial-based sensor for real-time monitoring of air bubbles in IV channels” Ahmad et al (2025).
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).
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).
PICC self management by patients – Full Text
“Construct a home-based self-management program for patients with indwelling PICC based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model to improve patient self-management” Fu et al (2025).
Dealing with difficult central venous cannulation in pediatric patients – Full Text
“The primary objective of this review was to determine the first-attempt success rate. The secondary objectives were the total number of attempts, cannulation time, overall success rate, and complications” Kumari et al (2025).
Cost-effectiveness of chlorhexidine-coated PICC compared with standard PICC – Full Text
“This study was conducted to assess the cost-effectiveness of chlorhexidine-coated (AGBA) peripheral insertion central catheters (PICCs) versus standard PICCs for managing catheter-related complications among patients with hematologic disease” Xu et al (2025).
Peripheral venous catheter fixation
“The study was carried out to compare the effect of transparent covers and elastic fixation bands used in peripheral venous catheter fixation on microbiological colonisation in patients in intensive care” Orhan and Goktas (2025).
Virtual reality for patients during subcutaneous implantable access port placement
“In conclusion, our results suggest that virtual reality may serve as a non-pharmacological alternative to reduce anxiety during PAC implantation, decrease sedation requirements, and maintain patient satisfaction regarding the quality of care” Novials et al (2025).
Management of central line-associated bloodstream infection – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the impact of early infectious disease consultation (IDC) on the quality of care metrics of CLABSI in patients admitted to the ICU” Kim et al (2025).
Staphylococcus aureus infection in hospitalized infants
“Historically, Staphylococcus aureus has been a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The current incidence and attributable mortality of late-onset invasive S aureus infection in hospitalized infants is unknown” Jennings et al (2025).
Vascular access bridge prior to arteriovenous fistula creation
“This study compares the outcomes of tunneled catheters (TCs) and non-tunneled catheters (NTCs) in incident hemodialysis patients undergoing early arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation” Mahapatra et al (2025).
Comparison of peripheral intravenous catheterization sites – Full Text
“PIVC’s applied at different anatomical sites were similar in terms of the risk of phlebitis and infiltration, but pain intensity was much higher upper hand. It has been determined that various factors related to the patient, nurse and other variables affecting the level of phlebitis, infiltration and pain are effective” Kaplan et al (2025).
How to retrieve embolized PICC fragment – Full Text
“Here we present a case report with peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) fragment dislodged to the right main pulmonary artery without free ends managed by a new method” Zhang et al (2025).
Deltoid muscle intramuscular injection techniques – Full Text
“This study compares the effects of the deltoid muscle intramuscular injection techniques Helfer Skin Tap, ShotBlocker, and Standard Technique on patients’ pain, comfort, satisfaction, and fear levels” Yildiz and Çiftçi (2025).
Smart guidewire for central venous catheter placement – Full Text
“We analyzed the differences in hemodynamic patterns along the central venous catheterization pathway and constructed a sensor-at-tip guidewire for real-time detection of temperature field changes related to hemodynamic patterns” Huang et al (2025).
Gas gangrene infection following an intramuscular injection – Full Text
“This case reports Clostridium perfringens-induced gas gangrene and compartment syndrome after an intramuscular NSAID injection in an immunocompetent patient, an uncommon occurrence without typical risk factors” Ismail et al (2025).
Late CVC complications in cancer patients – Full Text
“The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted catheter management in cancer patients, increasing late complications. The post-pandemic decline highlights the importance of consistent care, infection prevention, remote monitoring, and stronger healthcare resilience to reduce risks in future crises” Lo Cascio et al (2025).
Safe removal of totally implanted central venous access devices – Full Text
“This paper describes a standardized protocol (SaRePo: Safe Removal of Ports) which consists of seven basic strategies to be adopted systematically during removal of totally implanted venous access devices, so to minimize the risk of adverse events” Annetta et al (2025).
Power injection through central venous hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“This study aims to measure intraluminal pressure during CM injection through CVCs and assess its impact on the luminal surface to guide responsible clinical use” White et al (2025).
Virtual reality for informed consent for implantable port placement – Full Text
“Clinical feasibility and the effects of head-mounted VR devices on motion sickness and educational quality were evaluated in adult oncology patients enrolled in an intravenous (IV) port placement intervention study” Tsai et al (2025).
ICU medication administration errors – Full Text
“The study investigates critical care nurses’ perceptions of medication administration errors (MAEs) in a tertiary hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia, within the unique sociocultural context of East-Coast Malaysia” Ishak and Ibrahim (2025).
CLABSI prevention in oncology patients – Full Text
“To evaluate the impact of a mobile-app-based central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention program in oncology clinic patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Saito et al (2025).
Central venous catheter salvage with antifungal lock therapy
“We report a retrospective review of pediatric candidal central line-associated bloodstream infections (N = 145) with antifungal lock therapy-based catheter salvage” Walker and Nowalk (2025).
Catheter-related bloodstream infection case study – Full Text
“Acinetobacter lwoffii, a low-virulence, non-fermentative gram-negative bacillus, is an uncommon cause of CRBSI. We report the case of a 43-year-old female patient on long-term hemodialysis who developed A. lwoffii-associated CRBSI” Diwan et al (2025).
Correction of misplaced central venous catheter – Full Text
“Central venous catheterization, crucial for device insertion, monitoring, medication, and fluid resuscitation, commonly uses the subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral veins. Despite its general safety, complications like arterial puncture can be life-threatening, requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment” Deng et al (2025).
Comparison of patency rates related to site of catheter placement – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to compare the patency rates of catheter placement via cannulation of right external jugular vein (EJV) versus the right brachiocephalic (BCV) in patients experiencing tunneled-cuffed catheter (TCC) loss” Yin and Wang (2025).