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Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for pseudomonas aeruginosa infections – Full Text
“Our results support OPAT as an effective and safe strategy for managing P. aeruginosa infections in clinically stable patients” Suárez-Casillas et al (2026).
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric intestinal failure
“Children with IF who were treated with rifaximin experienced fewer CLABSI events, suggesting that rifaximin is a viable option for CLABSI prophylaxis in pediatric IF patients” Johnson et al (2026).
How safe are the biomaterials that form neonatal central venous catheters
“The study of extractable chemicals is used to evaluate whether a medical device contains harmful substances susceptible to migrate and contaminate the patients they are used in” Le Basle et al (2026).
Canine blood collection simulation model
“This study aimed to develop and evaluate a 3D-printed blood collection model (3DBCM) produced from computed tomography images for the clinical skills training of veterinary students” Bektaş et al (2026).
Initial vascular access for neonatal resuscitation – Full Text
“Most complications were reported with use of intraosseous (IO) devices. Umbilical vein catheters (UVC) were used primarily after hospital birth while IO devices were used in a wider range of settings. Evidence was insufficient to evaluate the use of peripheral vein catheters during neonatal resuscitation” Kawakami et al (2026).
Physicochemical stability of aztreonam-avibactam in elastomeric devices – Full Text
“ATM/AVI solutions demonstrated prolonged stability under the evaluated conditions, supporting their potential use in OPAT programs via 24 h continuous infusion” Toro Blanch et al (2026).
Prophylactic anticoagulation for the prevention of catheter-related thrombosis – Full Text
“Current evidence does not support routine prophylactic anticoagulation for all cancer patients with long-term central venous catheters. However, selected high-risk patients may potentially benefit from individualized thromboprophylaxis” Kania et al (2026).
Appropriate use of antimicrobials in long-term care wards – Full Text
“A comprehensive evaluation of patient status and CRP levels may help reduce inappropriate antibiotic use in long-term care wards” Funato et al (2026).
Prediction of PICC-associated thrombotic complications – Full Text
“This retrospective cohort study, conducted in adherence to TRIPOD + AI guidelines, developed and compared five machine learning models for predicting PICC-associated thrombotic complications using data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database” Xia et al (2026).
Systematic review of pharmacists in OPAT – Full Text
“The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that the involvement of pharmacists was associated with improvements in process outcomes such as adherence to drug monitoring protocols, but associations with health outcomes were less consistent. Further studies with robust protocols are required” Elmasry et al (2026).
Delayed wound healing following PICC-port implantation – Full Text
“This report presents three cases in which EGFR inhibitor therapy was associated with significantly delayed wound healing following PICC-port implantation” Liu et al (2026).
Antimicrobial IV dressings – Full Text
“Glucose chlorhexidine antimicrobial dressings significantly reduce catheter insertion site infections and overall CRBSI incidence, demonstrating their clinical value in preventing infection in patients receiving CRRT” Zhang et al (2026).
Impact of educational intervention on port catheter management – Full Text
“The educational intervention was associated with significant short-term improvements in nurses’ knowledge of implanted port catheter management” Temiz et al (2026).
Taurolidine use in hemodialysis central venous catheter care – Full Text
“In our experience, Taurolidine/Heparin was associated with a favorable efficacy and safety profile in preventing CRBSIs and thrombosis in tunneled CVCs” Migotto et al (2026).
Medical skills curriculum for neonatal transport teams – Full Text
“This study identified and prioritised medical skills for physicians and non-physician healthcare professionals on neonatal transport teams, which supports the development of simulation-based training aligned with the clinical complexity and interdisciplinary nature of neonatal transport” Bay et al (2026).
Home parenteral support in severe Gitelman syndrome – Full Text
“In this case report, we illustrate the presentation of severe GS, highlight the necessity of daily intravenous electrolyte replacement in such cases, and emphasize how collaborative management between nephrology and teams experienced in long-term catheter care can be crucial in optimizing treatment, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing quality of life” Martin et al (2026).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in Asia – Full Text
“Overall, OPAT in Asia is transitioning from an underrecognized and inconsistently delivered service to an increasingly structured component of infectious disease care” Huang et al (2026).
Improving placement of central venous catheters
“The project not only improved compliance with evidence-based bundles in the placement of CVCs in 22 hospitals, but also resulted in an evidence-based procedure and audit checklist, which can be applied at other sites” Zhou et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous cannulation clinical practice standards
“The study found that nurses’ knowledge and practice of PIVC care were primarily influenced by educational qualification and formal training. Graduate and postgraduate nurses, as well as those who received formal training, demonstrated higher knowledge and practice” Singh et al (2026).
Pediatric-specific risk factors of nosocomial infections in PICU
“PICU-onset NIs stem from multiple modifiable risk exposures: invasive medical devices, extended intensive care hospitalization, parenteral nutrition, glucocorticoid therapy, and inappropriate overprescription of antimicrobials” Wang et al (2026).
Sodium bicarbonate combined with urokinase for the prevention catheter dysfunction – Full Text
“Sodium bicarbonate combined with urokinase within a standardized dwell-and-aspiration protocol may be associated with lower observed rates of CVC dysfunction, fewer dysfunction-related events, a higher observed rate of single-procedure patency restoration, and a comparable safety profile” Lin et al (2026).
Pain scores during paediatric peripheral intravenous cannulation – Full Text
“High pain during PIVC insertion is common and associated with repeated attempts. Optimising the first attempt-and employing strategies shown to mitigate pain are recommended, particularly in younger children and/or those with prior negative experiences” Sweeny et al (2027).