Trainee experience with CVAD insertion training – Full Text
“These findings highlight trainees’ perceptions of critical gaps in CVAD training, emphasising the need for structured multimodal education, standardised competency assessments, and improved access to training resources across diverse ICU settings” Parikh et al (2026).
Antimicrobial lock solution dwell time – Full Text
“Optimal ALS dwell time depends on the antimicrobial agent. Vancomycin and linezolid locks require daily replacement, whereas daptomycin, tigecycline, and teicoplanin locks maintain therapeutic concentrations for up to 7 days” Bustos et al (2026).
Local anaesthetic for implantable port insertion – Full Text
“Alkalinizing lidocaine with epinephrine significantly reduced pain during Port-a-Cath placement in cancer patients, improving anesthesia quality and patient satisfaction” Belaid et al (2025).
Blood and body fluid exposure reporting – Full Text
“This study aimed to compare BBFE prevalence, reporting practices, and HCWs’ knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors, and identify predictors of BBFE and failure to report incidents over a ten-year period at a tertiary medical center” Kaddour et al (2026).
Peripherally inserted central catheter associated extravasation – Full Text
“A 76-year-old woman developed a fever 3 months after the insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter for parenteral nutrition. Imaging showed catheter tip migration with venous perforation, accompanied by abscess formation in the superior mediastinum” Bungo et al (2026).
Prediction of unplanned PICC removal – Full Text
“Unplanned extubation of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC-UE) in patients with cancer has been linked to factors including women, diabetes, thrombosis history, valved catheter, double-lumen catheter, and self-management” Yang et al (2026).
Review of patients with hematologic malignancies who underwent PICC or midline insertion – Full Text
“To characterise the population and describe the complications in patients with hematologic malignancies who underwent implantation of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) or midline catheter (MC) for the administration of chemotherapy or oncologic support” Gómez Calcetero et al (2025).
Endovascular retrieval of a lost guidewire – Full Text
“This case highlights the importance of procedural vigilance, adherence to standardized protocols, and early intervention to mitigate the risks associated with retained intravascular foreign bodies” Qadir Nawabi et al (2026).
Venous thromboembolism in multiple myeloma patients – Full Text
“We conclude that VTE is frequent during therapy for MM, particularly in the presence of certain risk factors such as use of multiple PICC line insertions and recent infections” Subramanian et al (2026).
Mechanical complications after central venous catheter repair
“Repair is an established method of line salvage and treatment for mechanical complications of the external component of long-term tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs)” O’Daniel et al (2026).
Clinical outcomes in pediatric home parenteral nutrition
“A standardized, nurse-led training program facilitated the safe administration of HPN across various socioeconomic settings. However, indicators of social vulnerability-such as housing instability and increased caregiving responsibilities-were associated with a higher risk of CLABSI, indicating the necessity for targeted post-discharge support” Gritti et al (2026).
PICC in hematological malignancy patients – Full Text
“A 72-year-old woman with severe malnutrition on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a left upper extremity peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line presented to the emergency department (ED) with 4 hours of swelling around her neck and chest after initiating feeds” Maffetone et al (2026).
Superior vena cava syndrome and CICC placement
“We report a case of a 69-year-old woman with malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) treated with a central venous stent (CVS) placement who subsequently required a jugular CICC for antibiotic therapy. Six days later, she developed recurrent edema” Masseroli et al (2026).
Challenges and outcomes in children with ultrashort bowel syndrome
“Ultra-short bowel syndrome (USBS) constitutes the most severe form of short bowel syndrome (SBS). Contemporary outcome data are scarce. The aim was to describe the experience of managing children with USBS and assess outcomes” Moran-Lev et al (2026).
Pediatric vascular access secured with tissue adhesive – Full Text
“Evaluate the effectiveness of tissue adhesive (TA) in reducing vascular access device failure and complications in pediatrics” Souza et al (2026).
Economic impact of IC-ECG-based PICC tip confirmation – Full Text
“Based on this review, the authors found that an IC-ECG based tip confirmation system can offer safe, effective, and cost-saving bedside PICC placement compared to Conventional PICC placement methods” Rc de Freitas et al (2026).
Ethanol lock therapy for salvage of infected CVC – Full Text
“Tunnelled catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in haemodialysis (HD) are challenging to manage due to biofilm formation. Ethanol lock therapy (ELT) has demonstrated potential as an adjunct to antibiotics for catheter salvage, but robust evidence is limited” Prasad et al (2026).
Barriers to optimal central venous catheter training – Full Text
“The authors carried out this study to explore the experiences of physicians with central venous catheter (CVC) training and to identify opportunities for improvement” Abou Farah et al (2026).
Hemodialysis central venous catheter use – Full Text
“Reducing central venous catheter usage for hemodialysis among patients with kidney failure receiving maintenance hemodialysis is an important priority” Bailoor et al (2026).
Evaluation of peripheral intravenous line securement devices – Full Text
“The results highlight the need for incorporating realistic loading conditions and comfort metrics when evaluating the performance of infusion line securement aids” Morgan et al (2026).
IV lock in pediatric intestinal failure patients – Full Text
“These findings contribute to the characterization of the microbiological profile of CRBSIs in pediatric patients with IF and support the use of advanced preventive strategies, such as taurolidine lock therapy, to reduce infection rates in children receiving long-term PN” Vicentin de Souza et al (2026).
Resolving occlusion of peripherally inserted central catheters during parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of replacing the connector assembly in resolving occlusion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) during parenteral nutrition (PN) administration” Li et al (2026).
Skin damage caused by the extravasation of amphotericin B colloidal dispersions – Full Text
“This case report describes the management of a severe skin injury caused by amphotericin B colloidal dispersion extravasation in an immunocompromised patient, carried out by bedside nurses” Liu et al (2026).
Restoring thrombotically occluded PICC function – Full Text
“To compare the efficacy, safety, and operational efficiency of the intermittent negative-pressure guidewire technique and the stay-locking technique in restoring the function of thrombotically occluded peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Li et al 92026).
Mid-thigh lower-extremity PICC – Full Text
“We retrospectively reviewed consecutive ultrasound-guided mid-thigh lower-extremity PICC placements performed under a standardized protocol (15 cm below the inguinal ligament; fixed 55-cm insertion depth) in an adult ICU and extracted indication patterns, catheter dwell time, removal reasons, and microbiological findings” Chang et al (2026).
Mental imagery to enhance peripheral intravenous catheterization – Full Text
“Mental imagery is an effective, safe, low-cost strategy that significantly enhances simulation-based procedural performance and learner confidence in PVC insertion” Boulet et al (2026).
Appropriate vascular access device selection – Full Text
“This study found a high prevalence of inappropriate VAD selection in hospitalised patients, especially among PVADs, although with no increased risk of complications. Further studies are needed to address effective strategies for improving the selection of VADs” Pinelli et al (2026).
Neonatal vascular access training phantom – Full Text
“The developed 3D silicone phantom provides a realistic, affordable, and reproducible neonatal vascular access simulator. User feedback supports its fidelity and utility, and its low material cost enables broad implementation in neonatal procedural training programs” Zoellner et al (2026).
Matching drug with vascular access device type – Full Text
“The selection of venous catheters in acute care units is not usually adequate since many peripheral catheters are placed in patients who require intravenous medication during a prolonged period or who are receiving risk medication” Moreno-Rubio et al (2026).
CVC self-management competency framework
“Despite some limitations, the competency framework that has been developed can be used as a reference for educational interventions aimed at reducing complications related to CVCs” Ravot et al (2026).