How to deal with potential CLABSI in haematology patients
“Many central lines were removed despite infrequent formal CLABSI diagnoses. Thorough assessments for alternative sources and use of non-invasive diagnostics including repeat blood cultures prior to line removal, may allow increased appropriate retention of lines” Thorburn et al (2025).
Adopting ANTT for training patients to manage home parenteral nutrition
“Overall, this study found that patients trained using Standard-ANTT took significantly less time to become independent with HPS than those using traditional sterile/aseptic techniques. A lower risk of CRBSI was observed in the Standard-ANTT group. Adopting Standard-ANTT in training patients who require HPS is safe and effective” Malhi et al (2025).
Nursing student knowledge of intravenous therapy
“This study aimed to assess the knowledge of intravenous therapy among nursing students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 170 diploma nursing students randomly selected from a private university in Malaysia between November 30 and December 30, 2023” Che Seman et al (2025).
Decontamination of needleless connectors
“This study aims to compare the decontamination efficacy of 75% ethanol and 2% CHG in ethanol with scrub durations of 5, 10, and 15 seconds on NCs in outpatients” Wu et al (2025).
Application of heat to improve venous dilation – Full Text
“This study aimed to verify the venous dilation effect of heat application before tourniquet use in comparison with tourniquet application in hospitalized older adults (n = 88; mean age: 79.3 ± 8.1 years)” Yasuda et al (2025).
Risk factors for difficult intravenous access
“The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in nurses’ ratings of risk factors for difficult intravenous access (DIVA) between oncology infusion unit nurses who perform ≤ 10 insertions compared to > 10 insertions per week” Alfaro et al (2025).
Safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents
“This study assessed the perceived barriers and risks regarding safe handling of chemotherapeutic drugs among nursing personnel of a tertiary care hospital of Delhi, India” Sreekumaran et al (2025)
Managing fluid and electrolyte needs – Full Text
“Effective fluid management is crucial in inpatient care, as each patient has unique fluid and electrolyte needs. Although no universal formula or rigid guideline exists, one core principle, “clinicians should replenish identified fluid losses,” remains” Castera and Borhade (2025).
Subclavian vein stenosis secondary to central venous access placement – Full Text
“This study describes a 69-year-old patient with a history of thrombophilia due to MTHRF 677 gene heterozygous mutation, who developed left subclavian vein stenosis two weeks after the use of central vascular access, leading to left upper extremity edema, development of collateral venous network, and pain and dyspnea” González Martínez et al (2025).
Different OPAT care models – Full Text
“However, costs in the ambulatory setting are poorly quantified. To address this gap, we examined both inpatient costs avoided and uncompensated labor associated with OPAT delivered via 3 administration models: self-administration (S-OPAT), home care agencies/hemodialysis centers (HH-OPAT), and skilled nursing facilities (SNF-OPAT)” Player et al (2025).
Fluid overload reduction in critically ill children – Full Text
“In this quality improvement project, we develop, implement, and maintain compliance with a fluid management strategy. Future work will involve daily utilization of the fluid balance dashboard and monitoring compliance with total IV fluid orders” Hopwood et al (2025).
How to determine central venous catheter tip position – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of using various ultrasound techniques to judge the tip positions of central venous catheters and to explore the specific application conditions of various ultrasound techniques” Shen et al (2025).
Prevention of PICC-associated thrombosis in cancer – Full Text
“The aim of this narrative review was to offer a comprehensive overview of the existing literature about PICC-related thrombosis (PICC-VTE) by analyzing the current knowledge and related gaps” Fioretti et al (2025).
First-attempt success at peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of infrared (IR) devices versus the traditional palpation technique for first-attempt success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in adults” Drugeon et al (2025).
Microbubbles of air during hemodialysis – Full Text
“Microbubbles (MBs) of air occur in the hemodialysis (HD) extracorporeal circuit and may enter the bloodlines of the patient. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible sites of contamination” Jonsson and Stegmayr (2025).
Short versus long peripheral intravenous catheters in neonates – Full Text
“Neonatal-short peripheral intravenous catheters (n-SPCs) and neonatal-long peripheral intravenous catheters (n-LPCs) are widely used for short-term vascular access in neonates” van Rens et al (2025).
Rescue of damaged tunneled central venous catheter – Full Text
“The intervention of exit-site relocation by external splicing represents an attractive option to treat unfixable tCVC damage or tunnel erosion without the need for catheter removal or exchange. This mini-invasive procedure is rapid, safe, and optimally tolerated by the patient” Nardelli et al (2025).
ECG assisted totally implantable venous access device tip placement
“To assess the accuracy and safety of intracardiac electrocardiography (IC-ECG) in positioning catheter tips for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device (TIVAD) placement” Zhao et al (2025).
Alcohol-impregnated port protectors
“To investigate the effect of alcohol-impregnated port protectors (AIPPs) on neonatal central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates” Payne et al (2025).
Preventing peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thrombosis – Full Text
“To evaluate the preventive effects of varying doses of heparin sodium injection on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related venous thrombosis during postoperative chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), and to analyze potential risk factors for the occurrence of venous thrombosis” Li et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter related phlebitis
“This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters” Khalid Mahmood Mahmood and Cihan Erdogan (2025).
Paramedic supported ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access program
“The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access program performed by paramedics in the emergency department” Wasiak et al (2025).
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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).
Prevention of central venous catheter-related infection
“The findings emphasize the need for targeted educational programs and continuous professional development to address knowledge gaps in CVC-RI prevention. Healthcare institutions should prioritize up-to-date curricula, ongoing training initiatives, and reliable information sources to enhance ICU nurses’ ability to prevent catheter-related infections and improve patient care outcomes” Alshammari et al (2025).
Intravenous fluid shortages in emergency departments
“During the 2024 IV fluid shortage, fewer patients received fluids at lower volumes per patient. This held true for discharged patients with GI symptoms. Overall, LOS decreased without an increase in 72-h return rate. Improved throughput without changes in return rate represents a potential process improvement and warrants further evaluation” Stenson et al (2025).
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).