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Catheter-related superficial UEDVT – Full Text
“Catheter-related superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) of the upper extremity is a frequent complication of peripheral venous cannulation and longer peripheral devices such as midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Siniscalchi et al (2026).
Acute complications of nuclear medicine – Full Text
“Maladministration events occurred infrequently and were predominantly associated with diagnostic procedures, with minimal patient harm in most cases. In contrast, extravasation and toxicity related to therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, particularly high-energy beta emitters, carried greater clinical significance” Sutaşır et al (2026).
Risk prediction models for CRBSI – Full Text
“Existing CRBSI prediction models demonstrate good discriminatory ability and clinical applicability. Identified risk factors can inform clinical early warning systems. However, methodological limitations and lack of external validation constrain current evidence” Liu et al (2026).
Epic OPAT order set review – Full Text
“We evaluated an Epic-based outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) order set to assess its impact on clinical workflows and analytics” Alsafadi et al (2026).
HAI prevention bundled management strategy – Full Text
“To systematically evaluate the application value and implementation effectiveness of a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)-based bundled management strategy in the precise prevention and control of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a specialized oncology hospital” Zhang et al (2026).
Vancomycin dosing in CRBSI for hemodialysis patients
“The current vancomycin dosing protocol at HPSF does not consistently achieve therapeutic SVC in HD patients with CRBSI” Abd Majid et al (2026).
Bundle implementation for CLABSI reduction
“Care bundles are associated with meaningful reductions in CLABSI rates in PICUs. Although most studies lack rigorous design, the consistent improvements observed support their effectiveness” Rosenvald et al (2026).
Organ damage due to catheter-related bloodstream infection
“VFA/TAMAI ratio serves as a valuable predictor of organ damage following CRBSI treatment in ECF patients, potentially enabling risk stratification and personalized management strategies” Yu et al (2026).
Subcutaneous infusions in primary care – Full Text
“Although often used off label, hypodermoclysis is a safe and practical alternative to IV infusion, particularly suitable for older or frail patients at home or in nursing homes. It offers a timely and pragmatic solution to issues related to outpatient care and hospital overcrowding” Arcani et al (2026).
Antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters study protocol – Full Text
“This study can inform the design of a definitive trial to assess the clinical and economic effectiveness of CHG-impregnated dressings for PIVCs, including refinement of the eligibility criteria and primary outcome” Drugeon et al (2026).
Needlestick incidents among nursing students – Full Text
“The high incidence of needlestick injuries (80.1%) underscores the importance of moving beyond theory toward enhanced clinical supervision. To address these gaps, nursing education should prioritize targeted practical training and cultivate a robust safety culture that encourages incident reporting” Marendić et al (2026).
Catheter-related thrombosis prevention – Full Text
“The use of anticoagulant drugs (both prophylactic and therapeutic), antiplatelet therapy, and PICC use significantly lowered the risk of CRT. The findings support personalized prevention strategies and underscore the need for a well-designed randomized controlled trial to validate these findings” La Cava et al (2026).
Antibiotic lock therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections – Full Text
“Our findings suggest that ALT was associated with catheter retention in a considerable proportion of patients; however, given the retrospective design and potential for confounding by indication, this observation should be interpreted cautiously rather than as a definitive efficacy claim” Kaçabeti et al (2026).
Guideline for central venous cannulation in critically ill patients – Full Text
“The guidelines address pre-procedural ultrasound assessment, selection of the optimal vascular access site, comparison of ultrasound-guided versus landmark cannulation at different access sites, confirmation of catheter position after cannulation, and the role of positional manoeuvres” Zawadka et al (2026).
Relationships between shift work and needlestick injuries – Full Text
“These findings support a growing body of evidence indicating that occupational safety in healthcare is a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by organizational conditions as well as individual factors” Bidel et al (2026).
Neonatal PICC-related complications – Full Text
“Prematurity, female sex, nonideal catheter tip position, and higher puncture attempts were associated with an increased risk of PICC-related complications” Zhou et al (2026).
Self-administered OPAT in patients with osteomyelitis – Full Text
“The objective of this paper is to compare outcomes for patients treated with healthcare administered Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (H-OPAT) versus S-OPAT (self-administered antibiotics) for the treatment of foot osteomyelitis” Tarricone et al (2026).
Virtual reality during PICC and PICC-PORT placement – Full Text
“Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a non-pharmacological intervention capable of modulating attentional and emotional responses during medical procedures; however, evidence in adult oncology patients undergoing vascular access placement remains scarce” Camuccio et al (2026).
Long-term vascular access complications – Full Text
“Tunneled PICC offers significant advantages in reducing complications and improving perioperative performance. These findings suggest that tunneled PICC may be a valuable option for cancer patients” Ren et al (2026).
Barriers to neonatal vascular access advances – Full Text
“Neonatal care has advanced rapidly in scientific knowledge, technology and precision over recent decades. Yet daily bedside practice does not always reflect this trajectory. The reasons are complex and multifactorial, but include resistance to change by practitioners and their organisations” van Rens et al (2026).
Subcutaneous hydration in cognitively impaired patients – Full Text
“SC hydration has many advantages and few disadvantages for those with mild-to-moderate dehydration and cognitive impairment who need parenteral hydration. It should, in our opinion, always be considered in this population. It is important, however, that ease of use does not lead to overuse, especially where low-intake dehydration may represent part of the natural course of advanced illness” Danielsen et al (2026).
Fixation of long-term central venous catheters – Full Text
“We describe a simple securing suture designed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of long-term, Dacron-cuffed tunneled central venous catheters during the interval before fibrous ingrowth fixes the cuff” Oh et al (2026).