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).
Chemotherapy extravasation prevention and management
“Enhanced training on the early signs of extravasation and advancements in treatment modalities offer critical support in minimizing adverse effects, ensuring timely and appropriate care” Duminuco et al (2025).
Neonatal skin prep during central catheter insertion
“The use of 2% CHG in 70% IPA for skin disinfection during CVC implantation in preterm infants over 24 weeks GA does not lead to severe skin lesions” Capasso et al (2025)
OPAT significantly saves costs – Full Text
“OPAT significantly saves costs compared to inpatient treatment. We recommend comprehensive analysis of treatment costs from all perspectives, including various cost types”
Central venous catheter malposition correction
“Malposition of central venous catheter is a notable technical complication and often need retrieval to avoid further complications. We present a retrospective assessment of case series and literature review of the safety and efficacy of open and endovascular procedures performed to retrieve malpositioned central venous catheters in the subclavian artery” Shehata et al (2025).
Antimicrobial-induced neutropenia in OPAT
“Data regarding the incidence, onset, and management of complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy-induced neutropenia (COIN) are limited, and pharmacist involvement in COIN management has not been reported” Edwards et al (2025).
First intravenous dose administration for home IV treatment
“Aligning the practice of administering the first dose of a parenteral medication is critical to providing safe, consistent, equitable, and timely care for all patients requiring a first dose in the home and community setting” Pothier et al (2025).
Surveillance of catheter-related bacteremia
“We summarize the results of CRB surveillance conducted by the Catalan Program of Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections (VINCat) over the past fifteen years” Gasch et al (2025).
Reducing antineoplastic drug extravasation – Full Text
“The multifunctional chemotherapy infusion device facilitates the efficient administration of intravenous chemotherapy while addressing the issue of drug extravasation associated with traditional infusion devices during the delivery of antineoplastic drugs” Yang et al (2025).
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Study of biofilm production – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to identify CoNS species, examine their biofilm production, and evaluate their resistance to antibiotics” Modak et al (2025).
Time to positivity technique for CLABSI diagnosis – Full Text
“The differential time to positivity (DTTP) technique is the recommended conservative procedure to diagnose catheter-related bloodstream infection (C-RBSI). However, its reliability and accuracy remain under debate” Irigoyen-von-Sierakowski et al (2025).
Device associated healthcare infections in ICU – Full Text
“Device-associated HAI significantly contribute to hospital mortality and impose a high excess risk of death for critically ill patients” Tomazini et al (2025).
Outcome of ICU quality improvement project – Full Text
“This study evaluates the impact of a 12-year multicenter QI initiative on ICU performance and patient outcomes in the context of resource constraints” Qiu et al (2025).
Preventing biofilm formation on central venous catheters – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of a cationic arginine-based gemini surfactant, C9(LA)2, against mixed biofilms of fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli, and the preventive effect of this surfactant impregnated in CVCs on the formation of inter-kingdom biofilms” Pérez et al (2025).
Vascular access team review
“Nurse-driven central line insertion (NDCLI) programs offer a proactive approach to address these challenges by empowering trained vascular access nurses to perform CVC and AC insertions” Girgenti et al (2025).
Impact of OPAT on hospital admission avoidance
“This review underscores the potential for OPAT to optimise hospital resources, improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs, advocating for its expansion across NHS trusts to address growing demands for sustainable and efficient healthcare delivery” Acuram et al (2025).
Flushing central venous and arterial lines – Full Text
“In an ICU in Queensland, Australia (AU), saline (sodium chloride 0.9%) flush bags used for these lines were routinely changed every 24 h following organizational policy that all intravenous fluid bags are to be changed within a 24-h period” Padigos et al (2025).
Cardiac arrest medication overview
“This paper evaluates key evidence-based updates concerning medications used for patients in cardiac arrest” Long and Gottlieb (2025).
Prehospital sepsis recognition and antibiotic administration
“For patients in whom a sepsis alert was initiated, EMS clinicians adhered to the sepsis protocol and administered antibiotics prior to hospital arrival in 97% of cases. Patients received their first antibiotic a median of approximately 26 minutes after 9-1-1 call and 11 minutes prior to hospital arrival” Antevy et al (2025).
Misplacement of left internal jugular central venous catheter – Full Text
“This abnormal placement was likely due to an occluded left brachiocephalic vein in our patient, which prevented the CVC from crossing the midline” Wallisch et al (2025).
Nasal and skin decolonization to reduce bacteremiarates in ECMO patients – Full Text
“We aimed to determine if implementation of universal nasal decolonization with daily chlorhexidine bathing will decrease blood stream infections (BSI) in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)” Taylor et al (2025).
CLABSI in critical care – Full Text
“This study highlights the importance of minimizing CVC use and limiting the number of insertions to reduce CLABSI risk. Effective management strategies should focus on reducing CVC duration and frequency” Alomari et al (2025).
Blood sampling pain in preterm infants – Full Text
“Based on the results of this study, the use of combined non-pharmacological interventions of NSS has been more effective in reducing the pain caused by venous blood sampling than other conditions where two or one non-pharmacological intervention were used” Yadollahzadeh et al (2025).
Is needle sharpness affected by drug vial puncture – Full Text
“This study suggests that changing needles may not be necessary for maintaining sharpness if proper technique is used, potentially reducing the risk of needlestick injuries and medical waste” Tawil et al (2025).
Complications of micropuncture vascular access in the ICU
“Micropuncture vascular access is increasingly being used in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to its perceived reduction of bleeding complications in common ICU procedures. The authors report two rare complications associated with micropuncture kit use associated with vascular access” Okamoto et al (2025).
Overview of peripheral vasopressor usage
“Peripheral vasopressors were commonly and safely used in our 10-hospital health system, particularly in the community hospitals. Peripheral initiation of vasopressors was not associated with increased mortality at 90 days, but was associated with decreased hospital length of stay” Shyu et al (2025).
Effect of coated central venous catheters on bacterial colonization – Full Text
“This study evaluates the effectiveness of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB)-coated CVCs in reducing catheter-tip bacterial colonization in cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery” Dong et al (2025).
Implantable port placed by translumbar approach
“This report highlights the successful placement of a CV port by translumbar approach in a patient with advanced esophageal carcinoma complicated by SVCS” Maruo et al (2025).
Systems for large-volume subcutaneous drug administration
“Although syringe preparation for large-volume (>3 mL) subcutaneous (SC) drugs represents a significant workflow burden for pharmacists, their preferences for alternatives such as on-body delivery systems (OBDSs) are unexplored” Desai et al (2025).
Reducing CLABSI rates in adult ICU
“Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) remains a leading cause of death among critically ill patients. Implementing preventive measures and adhering to best practices is a crucial action to proactively prevent its occurrence” Mhawish et al (2025).
PICC-related complications
“This study aimed to analyze the influence factors affecting catheter-related bloodstream infection, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related local complication, respectively, and to explore the relationship among them, as well as the influence of catheter-related bloodstream infection, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related local complication on cancer patients’ death” Weng et al (2025).
CRBSI in long-term and acute care wards – Full Text
“This study examined differences in nosocomial-onset urinary tract-related bloodstream infections (UTRBSIs) and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) between patients admitted to long-term and acute care wards” Kumagai et al (2025).
Reducing pain associated with IV insertion
“To reduce pain scores with intravenous (IV) insertion by 50% over 2 months among children in the ambulatory surgery center within a pediatric academic hospital” Merritt et al (2025).
Intravenous fluid choices for resuscitation
“To summarize current recommendations for intravenous fluid choices for resuscitation and their impact on outcomes in trauma patients in intensive care units” McKee et al (2025).
Intravenous fluid contamination study – Full Text
“We reviewed culture-confirmed healthcare-associated outbreaks linked to bacterial and fungal contamination of intravenous fluids and medicines (further “infusates”) in low-income countries and lower and upper middle-income countries (LIC, Lower-MIC and Upper-MIC). We assessed the scope, impact, risks, and gaps in knowledge” Nyandwaro et al (2025).
PICC-related thrombosis prevention – Full Text
“To assess group psychological and physical movement nursing in preventing venous thrombosis in patients with PICC GC” Ni et al (2025).
Day ward chemotherapy safety management – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing a nursing safety management strategy grounded in the PDCA cycle and safety culture principles in the context of Day Ward chemotherapy” Chen (2025).
Extravasation treatment in a dog – Full Text
“To the authors’ knowledge at the time of submission, this case report documented the first reported clinical use of subcutaneous phentolamine infusion for the management of norepinephrine extravasation in a veterinary species” Flynn et al (2025).
Catheter-related thrombosis in chemotherapy patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of machine learning (ML) and Bayesian-learning models for CRT prediction in a large cohort of breast cancer patients undergoing catheterization” An et al (2025).