Intracavitary electrocardiogram guidance for PICC placement
“The IC-ECG guided method has a higher success rate on the first attempt and lower total complication for catheter tip localization in PICC placement. IC-ECG may be considered the preferred method for accurate catheter tip placement” Zhou et al (2025)
Consensus on tip location method for central venous access devices – Full Text
“Tip location of central venous access devices is considered highly relevant for the purpose of reducing catheter-related complications and prolong the duration of the access. Though, the choice of the method of tip location currently relies upon the operator’s experience, preference, and training, on the local availability of specific resources and technologies, and on local policies” Faraone et al (2025).
Rapid infusion catheter placement
“This tutorial aims to provide emergency physicians with a comprehensive guide on the placement and utilization of Rapid Infusion Catheters (RICs)-a large bore peripheral IV inserted by modified Seldinger technique-in emergencies” Bradshaw et al (2025).
Tunneled cuffed hemodialysis catheter complications
“In addition to common complications, such as thrombosis, infection, formation of a fibrin sheath, or central vein stenosis, TCC dysfunction, such as kinks, cuff detachment, or mechanical destruction, can be easily overlooked” Lin et al (2025).
Risk factors of infusion phlebitis in patients admitted to the intensive care unit
“The risk factors for phlebitis varied with the duration of catheter dwelling. Individualized catheter management, considering the duration of catheter dwelling, may help avoid phlebitis in patients admitted to the ICU” Shinzato et al (2025).
Treatment for neonatal extravasation
“Patients receiving infusions with high extravasation risk should be continuously and carefully evaluated for signs of dislocation, leakage swelling, or extravasation to quickly identify and prevent further injury” Lin et al (2025).
Safety of long peripheral IV catheters in hospitalized patients – Full Text
“The new long peripheral catheter provides a safe, rapid, and effective means of venous access. Its straightforward insertion technique, convenience, and suitability for “point of care” use make it a valuable option for patients requiring continuous intravenous therapy” Weber et al (2025).
CLABSI prevention among ICU nurses in China
“In summary, Chinese ICU nurses demonstrated inadequate levels of knowledge and attitude towards CLABSI prevention. Study findings suggest that arranging training in refreshing, taking advantage of experienced nurses’ leading roles and changing safety culture might be useful in enhancing ICU nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice” He et al (2025).
Doxorubicin extravasation treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
“We report the case of a 17-month-old infant treated for an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of the soft tissues in the gluteal region, who experienced doxorubicin extravasation in the forearm. This incident was successfully managed with initial fasciotomy followed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy” Belcadi et al (2025).
Exercise protocol for cancer patients with PICC-PORT
“Exercise management for cancer patients with arm peripherally inserted central catheter-PORT (PICC-PORT) requires standardization to prevent complications and optimize outcomes” Le et al (2025).
Atrial flutter after CVC insertion in a newborn
“In conclusion, this case underscores the critical role of real-time ultrasound or intracavitary ECG (IC-ECG) to prevent CVC-related complications and the need for further research into optimizing management strategies for such complications” Iannizzotto et al (2025).
Indicators for positive blood culture detection – Full Text
“Laboratory analytical indicators such as patient source, transportation mode, and personnel rotation significantly impacted the positive detection rate or time of blood culture” Wang et al (2025).
CLABSI rates in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome
“CLABSI rates in pediatric short bowel syndrome have decreased over the past 8 years, yet socioeconomic and racial disparities persist. Efforts to prevent CLABSI across the socioeconomic spectrum should be prioritized to improve short bowel syndrome outcomes” Gutierrez et al (2025).
Pediatric pain management protocols for venipuncture
“This study underscores the importance of incorporating distraction techniques, such as blowing pinwheel and the cough trick, into pediatric pain management protocols for venipuncture, thereby improving children’s pain experiences” Merter et al (2025).
Long peripheral intravenous catheter research protocol – Full Text
“The international literature, especially in North America and Europe, has shown that the use of midline catheters and long peripheral intravenous catheters have similarities regarding greater safety and lower risk of complications” Teixeira et al (2025).
PICC-related thrombosis prophylaxis – Full Text
“The findings of this study highlight the need to improve the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses in PICC-related thrombosis prevention. It was observed that nurses had weak practice enthusiasm in risk factor assessment, which corresponds to the low correct rate in answering certain some risk factor assessment items of knowledge dimension” Zhang et al (2025).
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).
Neonatal vascular access device infection surveillance – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate infection trends, pathogen distribution, and antimicrobial resistance patterns in central and peripheral line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs and PLABSIs) in Victorian Level 6 neonatal intensive care units between July 1st, 2008, and June 30th, 2024” Liu et al (2025).
Intravenous versus intraosseous adrenalin administration – Full Text
“In our systematic review we have found a small number of studies comparing IV and IO adrenaline administration during cardiac arrest. Due to significant heterogeneity, a meta-analysis was not performed and no firm conclusions could be drawn about which route of adrenalin administration leads to better outcomes” Pouwels et al (2025).
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).
Antimicrobial coated needle-free connector
“>Needle-Free connectors (NFCs) are widely used to access vascular infusion circuits. Despite their safety benefits, NFCs still present risks for colonization and vascular ingress by pathogenic microbes” Truong et al (2025).
Unused short peripheral intravenous catheters in different care settings – Full Text
“To examine the variation of the operative definition and occurrence of unused peripheral intravenous catheters in pre-hospital and hospital settings, and to describe possible predictors of this phenomenon” Ambrosi et al (2025).
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Antibiotic stability in elastomeric infusion devices – Full Text
“This aim of this review is to update current evidence on antibiotic stability in elastomeric infusion pumps, analyzing environmental factors, clinical efficacy, and practical challenges associated with OPAT implementation” Moreal et al (2025).
Management of subclavian artery catheter misplacement – Full Text
“This study demonstrates the efficacy and safety of our minimally invasive endovascular approach for managing subclavian artery catheter misplacements” Lenhart et al (2025).
Individualized CLABSI prediction – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are preventable hospital-acquired infections. Predicting CLABSI helps improve early intervention strategies and enhance patient safety” Albu et al (2025).
Peripheral IV dwell time and risk of bloodstream infection – Full Text
“In this cohort study of 371 061 PIVCs, dwell time was associated with the development of BSIs with PIVCs. After day 3, PIVC indication should be reviewed and PIVC replacement considered” Zanella et al (2025).
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).
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).