Catheter-associated bloodstream infection risk assessment
“Our study showed a significantly high incidence of CABSI and CRBSI in non-ICU adult patients. By identifying the risk factors of these infections, it suggests the settings in which stringent infection prevention strategies are needed” Borgonovo et al (2025).
Blood culture standard operating procedure compliance
“Our study highlights how educational interventions can influence quality of BC. Continuous monitoring and interventions are key for quality improvement in BC processes” Fernandes et al (2025).
Hyaluronidase-facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin administration – Full Text
“This review describes the key role of nursing professionals in facilitating successful transition from IVIG to subcutaneous therapy in patients with CIDP and draws on experience from ADVANCE-CIDP 1 to help equip nursing staff with the knowledge and confidence to support patients with CIDP initiating fSCIG 10% as a maintenance treatment” Duff et al (2025).
Management resources for healthcare-associated infection prevention – Full Text
“We previously reported results of an in-depth study of management practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Here we describe the development of an online toolkit containing resources that can be used to implement six of these key management practices” Rush et al (2025).
Type of catheter lock solution for patients on therapeutic heparin – Full Text
“Citrate or saline HD catheter lock may be preferable to heparin HD catheter lock in patients on intravenous heparin infusions, especially in high-bleed-risk surgical patients” Tuggle et al (2025).
C diff infection rate associated with OPAT patients – Full Text
“Herein, we describe characteristics of OPAT patients with CDI at a large academic medical center. Despite prolonged antibiotic exposure, the incidence rate of CDI was low” Vo et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter management – Full Text
“This article reviews the evidence for the appropriate use of short PIVCs in hospitalized patients, assesses the ongoing need for PIVCs, provides recommendations for alternative options, and argues for promptly removing a PIVC that is no longer in use” Ray-Barruel and Alexander (2025).
Revised procedural checklists for invasive procedures – Full Text
“We have focused on procedures which are commonly performed in Critical Care Units (intubation, bronchoscopy, intercostal drain insertion, tracheostomy insertion, central venous catheter insertion). The checklists have been designed to enable departments to use and adapt to make them unit specific” Windsor et al (2025).
Inadvertent arterial puncture during CVC insertion – Full Text
“Our review offers a simple management algorithm for the mechanical complications of CVC insertion. This algorithm focuses on inadvertent arterial puncture/cannulation, with steps ranging from external compression to endovascular repair or surgical intervention” Woodfall and van Zundert (2025).
Intravenous drug incompatibilities in neonatal intensive care units – Full Text
“Multi-lumen infusion devices limit but do not prevent the occurrence of PCIs, particularly in the event of a preparation error. Despite the use of this type of device, great vigilance is still required, particularly with regard to prescription analysis and reconstitution procedures” Salomez-Ihl et al (2025).
Patient satisfaction with vascular access – Full Text
“This multi-center study aimed to investigate the correlation between vascular access satisfaction (VAS) and demoralization syndrome (DS) in elderly patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD)” Lv et al (2025).
Molecular characteristics of CVC biofilm formation – Full Text
“Very high prevalence of genes associated with biofilm formation was observed in clinical isolates of Staphylococcus spp. and K. pneumoniae. High-level resistance to all antimicrobials was observed in K. pneumoniae strains” Vodianyk et al (2025).
Psychological impact of vascular access devices – Full Text
“VADs for parenteral nutrition are associated with significant psychological burden in young patients. These findings highlight the need for routine psychological screening and targeted interventions to support this population” Baudolino et al (2025).
OPAT outcomes survey – Full Text
“We surveyed outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy team members to assess the importance of specific program metrics while eliciting collection barriers, which can guide establishing or restructuring programs” Makadia et al (2025).
PICC associated median nerve hematoma – Full Text
“This case report demonstrates the utility of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis, characterization, and follow-up of an intraneural median nerve hematoma following peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement” Nixon et al (2025).
Effectiveness of vascular catheter removal following CLABSI diagnosis – Full Text
“A Candida spp. isolation was found to be significantly associated with a higher likelihood of catheter removal (p = 0.04). Our findings suggest that, in non-ICU CRBSI and CABSI cases, VAD removal may be associated with improved outcomes when feasible” De Capitani et al (2025).
Prehospital antibiotics and intravenous fluids for patients with sepsis – Full Text
“Prompt recognition and treatment of patients with sepsis improve survival. Patients transported to hospital with sepsis often do not receive treatment until they are assessed in emergency departments. Initiation of treatments by paramedics at the point of first contact may improve outcomes for these patients” Scales et al (2025).
Persistent left superior vena cava identified during CVC insertion
“CT angiography confirmed PLSVC of Schummer’s Type 2, characterized by the absence of the right superior vena cava and left SVC draining into the right atrium via a dilated coronary sinus” Sinha et al (2025).
Predicting central venous catheter-related thrombosis in children
“This nomogram enables healthcare providers to estimate the risk of CRT in children with congenital heart disease, offering an effective tool for risk stratification and a basis for implementing targeted interventions” Jiang et al (2025).
Hemothorax following subclavian central venous catheter removal – Full Text
“This case highlights the potential for complications to arise not only during central venous catheter insertion but also during removal. Clinicians should ensure proper catheter positioning during insertion and implement post-removal monitoring protocols to detect rare but potentially life-threatening complications such as hemothorax” Kebede et al (2025).
Improving time to antibiotic administration in pediatric patients
“Timely administration of antibiotics in pediatric oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy is critical, particularly for those presenting with fever and a central line, due to their increased risk of severe infections” Cotton (2025).
IV versus IO vascular access
“Establishing vascular access early in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a crucial factor for improving prognosis. Clinical guidelines recommend both intravascular (IV) and intraosseous (IO) access, but the superiority of one technique over the other has yet to be determined” Hameed et al (2025).
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Intracavitary ECG for central venous access device tip location
“Utilizing IC-ECG instead of X-ray guidance (CXR or fluoroscopy) for medium and long term CVAD tip location (PICC and port) has resulted in significant cost reduction. This strategy should strongly be considered for improving the cost-effectiveness of CVADs implantation” Pinelli et al (2025).
Interprofessional CLABSI reduction
“Interprofessional CLABSI reduction efforts can be effective in a cardiac surgical intensive care unit and improve patient safety. Keys to success include teamwork, accountability, acceptance from intensive care unit staff, and support from hospital executive leaders” Mazzeffi et al (2025).
CLABSI prevention in ICU – Full Text
“This review highlights a persistent gap between knowledge and adherence to CLABSI prevention practices among ICU nurses. Strengthening education, institutional support, and diagnostic strategies is essential to reduce infection rates and improve patient safety” Alqaissi (2025).
Home care model for patients with PICC
“This study aimed to develop a mobile care application for peripherally inserted central catheter maintenance, which incorporated five functions: data recording, health education, image uploading, regular reminders, and online consultation” Zheng et al (2025).
Maintaining peripheral cannula patency
“Normal saline infusions have been proposed as an alternative for extending cannula lifespan. This study aims to address the clinical need for data on blood collection techniques in healthy participants” Lubila et al (2025).
Evaluation of NHS injectable medicines guide – Full Text
“To explore intravenous drug compatibility information needs of National Health Service (NHS) Injectable Medicines Guide (‘Medusa’) users. To develop consensus expert recommendations on the intravenous drug compatibility information that Medusa should include” Aguado Lorenzo and Jones (2025).
Managing CRBSI with antimicrobial lock therapy – Full Text
“Antimicrobial lock therapy can be considered a treatment option for managing CRBSIs, particularly in cases where removal of the implantable catheter is not feasible, allowing for salvage” Aksoy et al (2025).
Unplanned early implantable port removal – Full Text
“Implantable port catheters are vital for cancer treatment, but complications such as infections and mechanical failures pose challenges. Lymphoma and leukemia patients’ unique cellular abnormalities may influence these risks. This study aimed to determine whether the underlying disease or varying degrees of cytopenia increase the risk of unplanned early port removal” Lu et al (2025).
International OPAT survey – Full Text
“This study revealed significant variation in OPAT practice. Further study is needed to understand the reasons for these differences and whether better alignment of practice could improve patient outcomes, antimicrobial stewardship practice and resource utilization” Wolie et al (2025).
Needlestick injuries among Estonian nurses – Full Text
“This study aimed to assess the prevalence, contributing factors, and awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among Estonian nurses” Parm et al (2025)
Implantable port removal outcomes pilot study
“The primary end point of any future research on TIVAD maintenance should primarily be focused on the functionality of the TIVAD. The CINAS classification effectively standardizes reporting of TIVAD functionality” Douchy et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided placement of central venous catheters in neonates
“We describe the insertion technique of an ultrasound-guided non-tunneled centrally inserted central catheter (CICC) placed in an extremely low-weight and extremely preterm neonate, adapting materials used for placing vascular access devices in the superficial veins of neonates” Rodriguez-Pere et al (2025).
Femoral venous access port case study – Full Text
“In an adolescent male with relapsed primary mediastinal lymphoma, complicated by complete SVC obstruction, we report the placement of a port into the right femoral vein by interventional radiology” Lian et al (2025).
AI-driven tool for CLABSI risk prediction
” The developed AI model shows strong potential for early CLABSI prediction using routine blood parameters. Future studies should focus on external validation and broader clinical application to enhance early infection prevention, particularly in resource-limited settings” Lahariya et al (2025).
Contrast injection via implantable port
“To compare the contrast enhancement (CE) value, injection rate and contrast material (CM) volume with and without the implanted port system during dynamic hepatic computed tomography (CT) scan” Moriwake et al (2025).
Patient satisfaction with implantable ports
“Patients expressed high satisfaction with low impact on comfort, psychological state and physical well-being. Maintenance experiences varied, highlighting the need for further investigation and a validated comprehensive questionnaire” Goossens et al (2025).
Repeat CLABSI in the same patient
“Repeat CLABSI in the same patient is not uncommon and can contribute significantly to overall inpatient CLABSI rates. Prior CLABSI should be considered a risk factor for future CLABSI” Sotak et al (2025).
OPAT drug stability data – Full Text
“The use of an elastomeric diffuser is favored to administer outpatient antibiotic therapy. A study published in 2022 highlighted the instability of several antibiotics in elastomeric devices at 37 °C. The objective was to evaluate the stability of nine time-dependent antibiotics that are unstable at 37 °C at lower concentrations and a reduced storage temperature of 32 °C” d’Huart et al (2025).
PICC insertion length prediction formula
“The PICC insertion length prediction formula could reduce excessive deep tip positioning, but further measures are required to enhance tip placement in the superior vena cava” Okuwaki et al (2025).
How to exchange a tunneled central venous catheter
“Patients with intestinal failure (IF) are dependent on tunneled central venous catheters (CVC) to provide parenteral nutrition. A method using a fibrous sheath (FS) was developed to preserve the central venous routes while exchanging CVC. We focused on the reduction of punctured catheter insertions for the FS method” Hashizume et al (2025).
Current landscape of OPAT practice across the United Kingdom – Full Text
“In this review, we examine the current landscape of OPAT practice across the United Kingdom (UK), assessing its clinical, economic, and operational impact” Durojaiye et al (2025).
CLABSI rates in patients with major burns – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the effects of catheter types used in patients with major burns on bloodstream infections and to predict sepsis status and manage its prognosis using a procalcitonin biomarker” Çinar et al (2025).
Phlebotomy method for neonates – Full Text
“While our team at the University of Florida utilized point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to confirm procedural accuracy, the primary aim of this publication is to equip clinicians with a practical, landmark-based method for obtaining blood samples” VerHage et al (2025).
Follow-up blood cultures in gram-negative bloodstream infections – Full Text
“In this review, we aim to evaluate the strengths and limitations of the most significant studies on FUBCs in GN-BSIs, proposing a more personalized approach for using FUBCs in GN-BSIs” Tziolos and Kofteridis (2025).
Semi-automated ultrasound guidance system for central vascular access – Full Text
“Here, we conduct independent evaluation testing of one such device, the Vu-Path™ Ultrasound Guidance system, or Vu-Path™. The device was designed to simplify needle insertion using a needle holder that ensures the needle is within the ultrasound field of view during its insertion into tissue, along with guidance lines shown on the user interface” Hernandez Torres et al (2024).
Magnesium sulfate extravasation – Full Text
“We present a case of vascular extravasation of magnesium sulfate, not known for causing tissue damage, which led to significant vascular injury” Bilodeau et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided techniques for vascular access in DIVA patients – Full Text
“The integration of ultrasound-guided vascular access into routine emergency protocols could enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and procedural efficiency in emergency care settings” Peralta-Gámez et al (2025).
CRBSI risk factors in cancer patients – Full Text
“To identify risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in cancer patients, we compared 200 CRBSI cases to 400 controls” Haddad et al (2025).
Detecting chemotherapy residue on infusion pumps – Full Text
“This study aimed to develop, validate, and apply an analytical method to detect and quantify 5-FU residues on the external surfaces of infusion pumps” Cardoso et al (2025).
Midline catheter for cancer patients receiving 5-FU chemotherapy – Full Text
“Insertion of a midline catheter (MLC) into the upper arm with tip positioned in the axillary vein may reduce the incidence of phlebitis. This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of MLC use for continuous 5-FU infusion in cancer patients” Sakakida et al (2025).