Infection risk in Danish blood donors – Full Text
“We aimed to investigate if iron deficiency was associated with infection susceptibility in a large cohort of healthy individuals” Brøns et al (2025).
Occupational health problems in pathology – Full Text
“The study highlights substantial occupational health challenges among Indian pathologists, particularly musculoskeletal issues, needlestick and cut injuries, eye strain, and adverse effects of formalin exposure” Kanungo et al (2024).
Vascular access device complications in pregnancy
“The objectives are 3-fold: (1) discuss indications and contraindications, approach to placement, and associated complications for PICC lines, arterial catheters, centrally inserted central catheters, and peripheral intravenous catheters; (2) review available data regarding complications associated with these catheters in pregnancy; and (3) propose an evidence-based approach to clinical decision making regarding vascular access in 2 clinical scenarios among pregnant patients” Sarosi et al (2025).
Repeated peripheral IV catheterization in neonates
“The aim of this study was describe the clinical characteristics of neonates requiring multiple PIVCs during hospitalization. A secondary case series of neonates requiring three or more PIVCs during their admission were identified from a cohort admitted to an Australian Neonatal Unit between October 2020 and February 2021” Hall et al (2025).
Home intravenous diuretic administration for heart failure – Full Text
“Intravenous (IV) diuretic administration is essential for treating worsening HF. Emerging strategies include home-based IV diuretic therapy administration; however, limited practical implementation guidance is available. This scoping review aims to summarize the literature on home IV diuretic administration for HF patients, focusing on the interventions’ characteristics, and facilitators and barriers to its implementation” Krauter et al (2025).
Red blood cell transfusions in NICU
“Large variation in transfusion practice remains between Dutch NICUs despite a national guideline. Extreme prematurity and cumulative blood draws were associated with increased use of RBC transfusions” Heeger et al (2025).
Enhanced adult DIVA score in an emergency department
“The EA-DIVA scale, originally validated in a preoperative setting, was effectively implemented for the first time in the ED. This study established a lower cutoff score for expert intervention utilizing ultrasound guidance compared with previous applications of the EA-DIVA scale” Petta et al (2025).
Use of a midline catheter for apheresis
“We present a single institutional experience with 78 patients, who underwent a total of 87 apheresis procedures after placement of a midline catheter” Bansal et al (2025).
Algorithm to reduce blood culture false positives
“Overusing blood cultures (BCxs) can lead to false positives, unnecessary antibiotics, and increased healthcare costs. Despite studies on inpatient BCx algorithms, none have focused on cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) patients, with complex postoperative care and invasive devices” Seidelman et al (2024).
Oral vancomycin induced flushing syndrome – Full Text
“Oral vancomycin is a first-line treatment for CDI. Vancomycin has been widely reported to induce flushing syndrome (also known as Red man syndrome), a well-known hypersensitivity reaction mostly occurs after intravenous administration. However, a few cases of flushing syndrome due to oral vancomycin have been reported” Zeng et al (2024).
Predictive model for central venous catheter-associated thrombosis
“The predictive model for CRT developed using machine learning algorithms demonstrates good discrimination and clinical applicability among abdominal surgery patients, offering valuable guidance for CRT prevention strategies” Li et al (2025).
Biofilm isolated from peripheral venous catheter
“In this study, we examined the mixed biofilm formed by Candida glabrata and Klebsiella pneumoniae, which were co-isolated from the same peripheral venous catheter” Benahmed et al (2025).
ECG tip location program for central venous catheter implantation
“This is a prospective observational study designed to develop an echocardiography-guided tip location program for central venous catheter (CVC) implantation, and to assess the feasibility and the accuracy of the program” Shen et al (2025).
Skin glue to reduce intravenous catheter failure in children
“The peripheral intravenous catheter (IV) is the most common and painful invasive medical device in acute care settings. Our objective was to determine whether adding skin glue to secure IVs reduced catheter failure rate in children” Chauhan et al (2025).
Multimedia tool for infection prevention in ICU – Full Text
“Through a participatory approach, we developed a set of IPC nursing practices for VAP and CLABSI. Implementing a multimedia tool, which encompasses the newly implemented IPC practices, improved compliance with many practices” Bijarania et al (2024).
Pharmacists role during OPAT in Belgian hospitals
“While the adoption of OPAT is increasing among Belgian hospitals, significant opportunities remain for improving the quality of the OPAT organisation and expanding the OPAT-related tasks of Belgian hospital pharmacists” Kaes et al (2025).
PICC catheter material comparison
“Among adults and children who were referred for PICC placement, the risk of device failure due to noninfectious or infectious complications was not lower with hydrophobic or chlorhexidine PICCs than with standard polyurethane PICCs” Ullman et al (2025).
Treating shock with norepinephrine administered via midline catheter – Full Text
“The aim of the current study is to determine the rate of complications and patient outcomes when NE is administered through midline catheters (MCs) in intermediary care units (IMCUs)” Karlsson et al (2024).
Showering for patients with hemodialysis central venous catheters
“There is variability in personal hygiene recommendations to patients with CVCs, highlighting the need for high quality evidence in this area. A rigorous prospective study examining patient-reported outcomes and CVC-related infections is needed prior to recommending to patients with a CVC that showering is safe” Collins et al (2025).
CLABSI caused by pathogen associated with plants – Full Text
“Pantoea eucrina, a member of the Erwiniaceae family, is a rarely reported human pathogen primarily associated with plants. This study presents a documented case of catheter-related bloodstream infection caused by P. eucrina in a 60-year-old female receiving home parenteral nutrition” Kølle et al (2025).
Ultrasound for umbilical venous catheter insertion in neonates – Full Text
“There has been an increase in real-time ultrasonography use in central venous catheterisation. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the role of real-time ultrasound use in umbilical venous catheterisation in neonates” Anne et al (2025).
Risk analysis of pediatric catheter-related thrombus – Full Text
“Our findings show the clinical implications of thrombus evaluation and morphologic classification to properly assess the risk factors of CVCRT in children with heart disease” Nozawa et al (2024).
Risk factors for extravasation in children
“Extravasation injuries are prevalent in pediatric hospitals and often result in tissue damage and extended hospital stays. However, limited data exist regarding risk factors for extravasation in children. This study aimed to identify these risk factors in pediatric patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy” Amini et al (2025).
Heparin versus saline IV flush comparative study
“This nurse-led research study investigates the comparative effectiveness of heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride locking in blood cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either heparin or 0.9% sodium chloride locking for up to 7 days” Denke et al (2025).
Review of catheter-related thrombosis – Full Text
“This article provides a detailed review of CRT, focusing on clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies while addressing specific challenges in managing pacemaker and hemodialysis catheter-related thrombosis” López-Rubio et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter cannulation in older patients
“Age-related physiological changes affect various aspects of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) cannulation. However, the characteristics of PIVCs, especially in older patients, have been poorly investigated” Kitada et al (2025).
Virtual chest radiographs for central venous catheter training
“Virtual chest radiographs created from computed tomography images were useful for clarifying radiographic findings for differentiating central venous and misplaced arterial lines and for training radiologists” Morita et al (2024).
Chemotherapy safety among oncology nurses
“The purpose of this research is to describe the factors affecting hazardous chemotherapy exposure and strategies to foster chemotherapy safety among oncology nurses” Abu-Alhaija et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter maintenance questionnaire
“The aims of this study were to develop a questionnaire on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) maintenance, evaluate its content validity, and assess factors influencing the level of knowledge of nursing professionals regarding best practices” Doll et al (2025).
Untoward impact of misdiagnosed penicillin allergy – Full Text
“This review seeks to present the clinical phenotypes with which a beta-lactam allergy may present, define the untoward effects that a fictitious penicillin allergy label may confer to a patient, and propose clinical investigational prompts for nurses and other allied health professionals when interacting with a patient that has a penicillin or other beta-lactam allergy in their medical history” Johannesmeyer (2025).
Infusion pump flow accuracy systematic review
“Intravenous pumps (IVPs) deliver IV medications to millions of acute care patients each year and result in many adverse events reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the use of IVPs has improved overall safety, there are still high rates of error that risk the safety of all patients, especially those of advanced age and those suffering from critical illness” Blake (2025).
OSCE competency in planning and managing infusion therapy
“Thus, the study successfully developed evidence-based OSCE for infusion therapy, showing strong expert consensus. Testing with nurses yielded positive outcomes, affirming the effectiveness of the educational practice’s design and structure” Meszaros et al (2025).
CLABSI risk factors in COVID-19 patients – Full Text
“Risk factors for bloodstream infection in patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit (ICU) remain unclear. The purpose of this systematic review was to study the risk factors for BSI in patients admitted to ICUs for COVID-19” Wang et al (2025).
Implantable port outcomes when inserted by anesthesiologists – Full Text
“The implantation of TIVADs by anesthesiologists in cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute was predominantly successful and safe, exhibiting a low complication rate. The findings reinforce the efficacy and safety of the employed technique, exceeding the outcomes reported in existing medical literature” Valls et al (2024).
Impact of voluntary practice on OSCE outcome – Full Text
“We conclude that the anticipation of the complex OSCE is effective in motivating students to engage with a wide range of competencies crucial to the medical profession, and that this engagement has positive effects on exam success” Tsikas et al (2024).
Intraosseous and intravenous access during adult cardiac arrest systematic review – Full Text
“Initial vascular access attempts via the intraosseous, compared with intravenous, route in adult cardiac arrest did not improve 30-day survival and may reduce the odds of a sustained return of spontaneous circulation” Couper et al (2024).
Workflow for treating inadvertent arterial CVC placement – Full Text
“Any suspected arterial misplacement should be immediately reported to the Patient Safety Department to clarify all authorities and instructions. One aspect of this process is the workflow. In our experience, misplaced catheters in arteries are a common example of a medical incident related to central venous catheter insertion” Tokumine et al (2024).
Standardizing blood culture collection
“CDC developed this quality measure to promote the standardization of blood culture best practices and improve laboratory diagnosis of bloodstream infections nationally. This special report will emphasize the importance of standardizing blood culture collection and describe the need for a national patient safety measure, new quality tools, and next steps” Bunn and Cornish (2025).
Hemodialysis catheter lock solution comparison
“Our study concluded that heparin locking is not superior to normal saline locking in terms of catheter dysfunction. We aimed to emphasize that the technique of catheter locking is more important than the type of lock solution used” Ergül et al (2025).
Central venous catheter tip positioning in children – Full Text
“Children who need to have major surgery or are critically ill often require the insertion of a central venous catheter (CVC). To avoid serious complications, it is important to correctly position the CVC tip at the junction of the distal superior vena cava and the right atrium (cavoatrial junction)” Thomsen et al (2025).
Impact of jugular vein insertion site for central venous catheter placement
“Initiating CVC placement in the right IJV in critically ill patients is associated with a higher risk of hemodialysis catheter re-catheterization related to the use of veins other than the right IJV for hemodialysis catheter placement and an increased need for venous access interventions compared to placement in the left IJV” Gharaibeh et al (2025).
Review of sharps handling in the operating room
“The goals of this study are to analyze OR nurses and surgical technologists’ experiences and their current level of sharps education. An anonymous survey was sent to a single institution asking whether the participants have been stuck by a sharp, when they were stuck, and their perspective on sharp safety” Vesely et al (2024).
First attempt intravenous access success
“Patients’ vein characteristics and nurses’ confidence in first attempt intravenous access success were predominant characteristics of intravenous access success” Callahan et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter-associated injuries in neonates
“However, PIV catheters are not without risks and complications such as infiltration and extravasation. While prevention of these complications remains a persistent challenge, a variety of treatment options may be used to reduce or avoid permanent harm. This review summarizes the range of strategies aimed at reducing PIV catheter-associated injuries and their complications” Patel et al (2025).
CLABSI rate during needlefree connector and prefilled saline flush shortage – Full Text
“We aimed to discuss our experience of a higher incidence of catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) during the needle-free connector (NFC) and single-use prefilled flushing syringe (PFS) shortage” Devrim et al (2024).
Are enteral devices risk factors for CLABSI in children with intestinal failure
“This study aimed to assess if there is an association between the use of enteral devices (feeding tubes and stomas) with rate of CLABSI after adjusting for clinically relevant factors. Second, association between enteral devices with time to first CLABSI event was evaluated” Gattini et al (2024).
Effect of adding heparin to parenteral nutrition
“PN without heparin was non-inferior to the addition of 0.5 IU/mL heparin to PN during infusion on reducing catheter intraluminal obstruction based on SEM of PICC in preterm neonates. These findings could reduce the unnecessary exposure to heparin in preterm neonates” Li et al (2024).
Robotic venous blood collection – Full Text
“Venous blood collection is a widely used medical diagnostic technique, and with rapid advancements in robotics, robotic venous blood collection has the potential to replace traditional manual methods” Yang et al (2024).
Technique for reinsertion of tunneled cuffed central venous catheters – Full Text
“This study explores the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for reinserting tunneled cuffed catheters (TCC) with a Dacron sheath in the right internal jugular vein (RIJV) in hemodialysis patients with a history of prior RIJV catheterization and subsequent stenosis or occlusion of the RIJV, right innominate vein, and superior vena cava” Wang et al (2024).
Intraosseous access in prehospital trauma care – Full Text
“Profound shock signs are strongly linked to the need for IO access in prehospital settings with each successive PIV attempt increasing the likelihood of requiring IO conversion” Rittblat et al (2024).
Accidental subclavian artery catheterization – Full Text
“Due to the rarity of CVC vessel injury, literature describing the consequences is scarce. We discuss teamwork and safety culture, emphasizing how interventions can reduce error risk by improving team collaboration, leader responsiveness, and above all patient outcomes” Kumar et al (2024).
Central venous catheter complications in emergency centers – Full Text
“There is a paucity of literature focusing on CVC complications, specifically in the poisoning emergency centers. In this study, we determined the frequency of CVC complications in patients with acute poisoning” Bavandipour et al (2024).