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Extravasation injuries requiring plastic surgery – Full Text
“In this cohort of severe extravasation injuries requiring surgical consultation, the use of subcutaneous wash-out was associated with fewer severe complications accountable to its protective effect as well as correct patient selection as subcutaneous wash-out is not suitable for the treatment of necrosis or infection” Milewski et al (2026).
CLABSI assessment tool – Full Text
“The CLABSI assessment tool was highly accepted by ICU nurses. Most items align with current evidence-based guidelines. Some items reflect interventions proven effective in clinical practice, even exceeding guideline recommendations” Chi et al (2026).
Qualitative analyses of contributing factors associated with CLABSI – Full Text
“We performed qualitative analyses of free-text contributing factors reported in apparent cause analyses (ACAs) of CLABSIs and CAUTIs occurring August 2020-August 2022 within an academic healthcare system in Atlanta, GA” Howard-Anderson et al (2026).
Effectiveness of chlorhexidine-silver sulfadiazine coated CVC in preventing CRBSI – Full Text
“This study evaluated the effectiveness of CSS-coated CVCs in preventing CRBSIs in ICU patients” Pota et al (2026).
Dermatological safety of chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings in paediatrics – Full Text
“CHG-impregnated dressings showed an acceptable dermatological safety profile. Their use was associated with improved catheter-related outcomes, although skin reactions occurred at younger ages” Portero-Prados et al (2026).
Breakaway vascular access device to preserve PICC integrity
“This case study describes the use of a breakaway device on a 27-day-old female infant’s PICC line during antibiotic therapy for bacterial meningitis” Grieser (2026).
Automated ambulatory central line data capture and calculations
“The project aimed to automate the collection of central line (CL) information from the electronic health record (EHR) and the calculation of ambulatory CL days to within a 5% variance rate compared with the manual process to monitor and improve A-CLABSI rates” Martinez et al (2026).
Self-confidence in peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“This study was conducted to determine the association between nursing students’ self-confidence in peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion and their academic self-efficacy” Kehribar and Özveren (2026).
Risk prediction model for PICC-related thrombosis – Full Text
“This study aimed to identify independent risk factors associated with peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thrombosis (PICC-RVT) in patients undergoing radiotherapy and to develop a risk prediction model to support early identification and inform targeted preventive strategies” Lin et al (2026).
Impact of the RNAO vascular access guideline
“The implementation of the RNAO Vascular Access Guideline was associated with a statistically and clinically significant reduction in phlebitis rates. These findings support the use of structured implementation strategies in improving vascular access care” Blanco Betes et al (2026).
Preventing PICC-related complications among pediatric patients
“Standardization, refinement, and continuous monitoring under the PICC-QMS provide a practical, reproducible framework for integrating high-quality PICC care into routine practice, offering a potential reference model for other high-risk populations” Yu et al (2026).
Management of hypertrophic scarring post extravasation injury
“This article examines issues in the management of hypertrophic scarring following plastic and reconstructive surgery for an iatrogenic extravasation injury to the hand, requiring a made-to-measure glove (pressure garment)” Powell and Trout (2026).
Quality improvement initiative to minimize blood culture contamination – Full Text
“The objective of this study is to reduce the mean BCC rate at the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology-MTI from a baseline to below the international benchmark of 3%” Khan et al (2026).
Modern intravenous fluid therapy in critical care
“Despite common use of IV fluids, surveys of international clinicians reveal a concerning gap in knowledge regarding the specific electrolyte (sodium and chloride) content of different solutions, as well as the physiological consequences of fluid overload” Pal (2026).
Preventing medication errors in paediatrics
“Improving paediatric medication safety requires coordinated system-level approaches that combine technology, standardisation, workforce training, human-factors design, and active caregiver engagement to achieve sustained reductions in preventable harm” Singh and Silburn (2026).
Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy review
“The use of HAIC has become more prevalent over the last decade with more centers nation and worldwide developing HAI programs. Here, we review the history and origin of HAIC along with its evolution and outcomes of current applications” Baldwin et al (2026).
Medical charges for patients with healthcare-associated infections – Full Text
“Among the various types of HAIs, CLABSIs resulted in the highest laboratory charges, while LRTIs were identified as the most prevalent and demonstrated significantly increased direct medical charges” Zhao et al (2026).
VR distraction effectively reduces procedural fear – Full Text
“Our study confirms that VR distraction can significantly reduce fear in children undergoing intravenous cannulation, though pain scores were not significantly lowered. Multidimensional assessment (including subjective fear measures) is therefore important. VR may improve the patient and family experience of painful procedures” Xie et al (2026).
Meropenem dosing strategy for OPAT – Full Text
“This prospective pharmacokinetic study evaluated the adequacy of a novel daytime-only meropenem regimen adapted for OPAT in non-critically ill hospitalized patients” Briquet et al (2026).
Deltoid landmark and needle length for safe IM injection – Full Text
“In Southeast Asian adults, the contralateral individualized 2-FB landmark in arm adduction provides a neurovascularly safe window for intradeltoid vaccination, and a 0.5-inch needle offers reliable intramuscular delivery while minimizing the risk of bursal penetration” Srikrajang et al (2026).
Evaluation of small-volume blood culture diversion device – Full Text
“Here, we found the small-volume Kurin Lock ISDD reduced blood culture contamination rates and theoretically avoided contamination costs, despite low ISDD compliance” Dolin et al (2026).
Local infection signs at the intravascular catheter-insertion site – Full Text
“Local signs at catheter insertion sites are frequent and differ across catheter type. Redness is under-recognised in routine clinical assessment compared with expert review, supporting the need for standardized, potentially artificial intelligence-assisted, approaches in daily practice” Buetti et al (2026).