Impact of vascular access choice on infusion phlebitis rates
“The prevalence of drugs with a high risk of phlebitis in intensive care units is elevated. Drug physicochemical properties significantly influence the risk of phlebitis and should be incorporated into bedside vascular-access selection” Gallardo et al (2026).
Efficacy of IV catheter lock solutions
“his systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis synthesized available evidence by comparing different CLs directly and indirectly to prevent CLABSI and rank their effectiveness” Liu et al (2026).
APSIC revised guidelines for prevention of CLABSI – Full Text
“A surveillance program is recommended to monitor outcomes and compliance with bundles. Ongoing review of the performance data with appropriate interventions made should facilitate efforts towards zero CLABSI rate” Ling et al (2026).
Management of immunocompromised OPAT patients
“OPAT proved to be an effective and safe strategy for managing Gram-negative infections in immunocompromised patients. Close clinical and laboratory monitoring contributed to favorable outcomes. Further studies are needed to optimize OPAT protocols in this population” Passerotto et al (2026).
Customized infusion pump tubing
“A large healthcare system launched a quality improvement initiative to reduce pump alarms and minimize residual volume by implementing customized tubing solutions” Pouliot et al (2026).
Difficult intravenous access research protocol – Full Text
“This prospective, two-arm, single-centre, non-blinded, pragmatic randomised controlled trial will compare two types of long peripheral catheters. A 63 mm ultra-long peripheral catheter using the catheter-over-needle approach will be compared with an 80-100 mm accelerated Seldinger technique-long peripheral catheter, which is the standard of care” Pieteraerens et al (2026).
Calcium gluconate extravasation – Full Text
“In this case report, we describe a 14-year-old boy who developed calcinosis cutis due to extravasation of calcium gluconate, resulting in extensive tissue necrosis” Abtahi-Naeini et al (2026).
Comparison of IV catheter lock solutions – Full Text
“Taurolidine and EDTA locks are similarly effective in preventing infections and equally likely to be associated with occlusion or breakage. Both are suitable for children with IF on long-term PN” Ahisar et al (2026).
CT guided implantation of totally implantable venous access port – full Text
“Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) have been proven to be safe and effective and are commonly used in cancer patients. Here, we introduce the entire procedure of CT-guided implantation of a TIVAP through the subclavian vein” Chen et al (2026).
Palliative care IV drug administration – Full Text
“Parenteral administration routes, however, have been found to be prone to errors. According to previous studies, standardising the compositions of parenteral mixtures can improve medication safety” Niittynen et al (2025).
90-day implantable port maintenance flushing
“The purpose of this evidence-based practice initiative was to determine whether locking TIVADs with normal saline alone during a 90-day maintenance flushing protocol resulted in an increase in partial occlusions” Ramsey et al (2026).
How to manage air in line alarm
“Infusion pumps are designed to alarm when air in the IV line (AIL) reaches a set threshold and can result in disruptions in drug delivery and decreased nursing productivity. Depending on the method employed, removal of AIL can also pose a risk to healthcare workers and patients” Eisenberg and Trick (2026).
Pressure measurements obtained from intraosseous access – Full Text
“This study aimed to explore this correlation at baseline and in various clinical scenarios (e.g., different heart rates, arrhythmias, asystolic arrest, and CPR)” Reifart et al (2026).
OPAT fall prevention program
“Although successful in inpatient settings, the effectiveness of fall prevention programs in the outpatient oncology setting requires additional study because of their unique nature and quality and safety concerns” Quinn and Miaskowski (2026).
Fluoroscopy-guided catheter tip positioning optimization
“Fluoroscopy overestimates the cavoatrial junction position. Given that right atrium placement reduces intrathoracic central venous stenosis risk, advancing the catheter tip 10-30 mm beyond fluoroscopically guided landmarks constitutes a key maneuver for achieving accurate positioning” Yu et al (2026).
Antimicrobial locks for CLABSI prevention
“This review highlights the need for well-designed studies to determine the clinical effectiveness of antimicrobial locks for primary and secondary CLABSI prevention in specific pediatric populations and to determine whether there is differential impact by lock type” L’Etoile et al (2026).
Extravasation quality improvement initiative
“Peripheral intravenous infiltration and extravasation injuries (PIVIEs) in pediatric patients are a significant yet underrecognized source of preventable harm, often due to inconsistent detection and limited standardization. This study implemented a structured quality improvement initiative to enhance early detection, classification, and management of PIVIEs at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, supporting the institution’s goal of zero preventable harm” MacKinnon et al (2026).
Extravasation of intravenous iron – Full Text
“This case series presents three patients with varying underlying conditions who experienced iron extravasation following ferric carboxymaltose infusion” Ada Özcan et al (2026).
Game-based learning for intravenous cannulation training
“Most participants reported that training increased their confidence in performing intravenous cannulation. This finding highlights the success of the training programme in enhancing the practical skills of students” Vural et al (2026).
Pediatric central venous catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis
“We sought to define the current rate of and risk factors for postoperative central venous catheter (CVC)-associated deep vein thrombosis (CA-DVT) using the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4) dataset” Patregnani et al (2026).
Accurate neonatal PICC length measurement
“The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among neonatal length, weight, PMA, and PICC depth” Armbruster et al (2026).
Pain management for PICC placement in neonates
“Based on available evidence, opioids probably reduce pain associated with PICC placement in neonates. Topical anesthetics and acetaminophen were not demonstrated to be effective. Further research is necessary to guide healthcare professionals in implementing optimal pain management for this procedure” Tabbara et al (2025).
Hospital-attributable central line-associated bloodstream infections – Full Text
“HA-CLABSI remains a significant concern despite on-going infection prevention efforts. Risk factors identified facilitate development of targeted, evidence-based interventions” Arora et al (2026).
Impact of point-of-care ultrasonography on the management of pediatric patients
“This study describes the impact of POCUS in the care of patients in a children’s hospital. Our results may serve as an impetus for further study, training, and adoption of POCUS within hospital pediatrics” Fennell et al (2026).
Success rate of intravenous catheter placement in dogs
“This study determined the success rate of catheter placement in animals by veterinary nursing students. This study identified the points at which beginners are likely to make mistakes when placing an IV catheter” Yukawa et al (2025).
Centrally inserted central catheter placement in critically ill patients – Full Text
“In critically ill patients, US-guided infraclavicular AXV cannulation is equally effective and safe as US-guided IJV cannulation” Królicki et al (2026).
Therapeutic drug monitoring during OPAT – Full Text
“We have demonstrated that drug monitoring is practicable in the OPAT setting of a large institution with no on-site analytical capability. Current dosage regimens result in acceptable PK-PD target attainment. Our findings provide an initial step towards supporting TDM in OPAT” Wilson et al (2026).
Venous cannulation pain as a marker of postoperative pain vulnerability – Full Text
“Pain during venous cannulation as a predictor of acute pain after surgery was significant in univariate regression, but the results were lost when adjusting for confounders like gender and current pain” Persson et al (2026).
Central venous occlusion secondary to central venous catheter-use – Full Text
“Conventional lead placement was impossible due to failed guide-wire advancement bilaterally. Peri-procedural venography demonstrated attenuation of both brachiocephalic veins and contrast-enhanced computed tomography confirmed complete central venous occlusion (CVO)” Baudry et al (2026).
Skill acquisition in novices – Full Text
“Our findings indicate a possible benefit of even brief simulator exposure for skill acquisition for complex endovascular procedures such as MTE. While conventional training may suffice for basic skills, simulation may be particularly helpful in supporting learning in more advanced tasks” von Hessling et al (2026).