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).
Microbiological analysis of hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter tips
“This study provides an insight into the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation in M. luteus HL_Chru_C3 isolated from a hemodialysis catheter, highlighting the need for effective infection control strategies to combat CRBSIs” Adhikary et al (2025).
Effect of leech therapy on infusion phlebitis
“After leech therapy, result was asses on VIP scale and there was relief in pain and swelling at cannula insertion site also redness decreases and patient have improved painless hand movements with in 24 hours” Dagar et al (2025).
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 and IV Therapy Resource
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).
PICC tip migration in neonates – Full Text
“Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) tip migration often occurs after placement despite efforts to position the tip centrally. This study aimed to quantify PICC tip migration within 3-7 h post-insertion and evaluate the effectiveness of manual adjustments for repositioning” Diewo et al (2025).
Skin disinfectants for IV catheter-related infection prevention – Full Text
“Compared to PVI, CHG-70% alcohol is the most effective disinfectant for preventing catheter-related infections, as it combines the rapid disinfection and evaporation properties of alcohol with the prolonged antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine” Deng et al (2025).
CLABSI risk in ICU patients – Full Text
“The findings underscore the importance of robust surveillance, embedded infection-control and -prevention initiatives, and strict adherence to the CVC care bundle to prevent CLABSI in ICUs” Rajandra et al (2025).
Central venous access device complications in haematological patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to comprehensively describe CVAD performance over a 12-month period in patients with haematological malignancies” Curtis et al (2025).
Utilization of ultrasound techniques for peripheral IV access among nurses – Full Text
“This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and utilization of ultrasound for difficult peripheral venous access among nurses at an Italian university hospital” Cerrone et al (2025).
Heparin-locking solution concentrations – Full Text
“Our findings suggest that a heparin-locking solution at a concentration of 1000 U/ml for central venous catheters (CVC) in hemodialysis patients may reduce the incidence of bleeding-related complications, without impacting the rates of catheter occlusion, hemodialysis blood flow, catheter retention time, or catheter-related infections” Wang et al (2025).
Needlestick injuries among shift work nurses – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep disturbances caused by shift schedules and the occurrence of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) among nurses, considering significant worker and occupational factors” Prados et al (2025).
Differentiation of veins from arteries on ultrasound imaging – Full Text
“Ultrasound guidance is commonly used for accessing difficult peripheral veins. For successful access, a tourniquet is required for venodilation. Tourniquets decrease the compressibility and increase the diameter of veins; they also obfuscate artery-vein differentiation on ultrasound” Tsubouchi et al (2025).
Pain and anxiety in vascular access procedures – Full Text
“Because people getting venipunctures in medical and surgical settings usually feel pain and anxiety, the goal of this study was to look at and compare how cryotherapy (CT) and music therapy (MT) affected the levels of pain and anxiety (P&Amp;A) these people felt” Jafarimanesh et al (2025).
Chemotherapy-related extravasation events in dogs and cats – Full Text
“Chemotherapy extravasation is a potentially serious complication. There is a paucity of information in the veterinary literature investigating extravasation events, treatments, and outcomes” Martens et al (2025).
Training for ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access
“These findings support the integration of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access as part of staff training to enhance pediatric emergency nurses’ paramedic cannulation skills and improve patient management” Nti et al (2025).
Impact of intraosseous or intravenous vascular access during resuscitation
“Conclusion: Our meta-analysis revealed the superiority of intravenous vascular access over intraosseous access in adult patients suffering from OHCA. However, further randomized trials are needed to confirm these results” Rath et al (2025).
Preventing central venous catheter complications – Full Text
“There is a need to conduct training courses for nurses who work in intensive care units about the prevention of CVC complications based on standards as the results in this study indicated that there is a significant association between, nurses’ knowledge and participation in training course, about prevention of CVC complications” Jasim et al (2025).
Community CLABSI prevention bundle
“This collaborative project provides the necessary education and resources to manage and streamline central line care in the home and may help prevent complications such as CLABSI” Murray et al (2025).
Hemodialysis central venous catheter IV lock
“These results support the relative safety of 30% trisodium citrate as a locking solution in a large, diverse patient cohort” Miller et al (2025).