Bleeding risk of central venous catheterization in adults – Full Text
“CVC placement in adults with coagulopathy or thrombocytopenia is generally safe. Ultrasound guidance, restrictive transfusion thresholds, and thromboelastography-guided assessment enhance procedural safety and reduce unnecessary transfusions” Mumoli et al (2025).
Meropenem-heparin lock therapy for CRBSI treatment – Full Text
“Ochrobactrum intermedium was isolated from all catheter lumens and blood cultures. Due to a documented history of vascular access failure, catheter salvage was the primary goal. A combined systemic antibiotic and lock therapy with meropenem and unfractionated heparin was initiated” Rodrigues et al (2026).
Preoperative placement of mini-midline catheters – Full Text
“In this quasi-experimental study, 80 patients were allocated to receive either a preoperative mini-midline catheter (intervention group) or conventional PIVCs (control group)” Xu et al (2026).
Verifying correct PICC tip position in infants and toddlers – Full Text
“Verifying correct tip position in infants and toddlers is challenging because of very small anatomic target zones, non-standard radiograph acquisition, interference from other devices, low contrast, and high risk of catheter migration” Yin et al (2026).
Fluoroscopy-free insertion of tunneled hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“Ultrasound and landmark-guided TDC placement without fluoroscopy proved safe and effective, with low complication rates and reliable function” Kakareko et al (2025).
Teaching ultrasound-guided peripheral cannulation to doctors in the UK – Full Text
“A single one-hour mixed-modality US-PIVC teaching session, delivered using existing hospital resources, was associated with substantial improvements in self-reported confidence and self-reported clinical application among respondents” Burridge et al (2025).
Costs associated with OPAT – Full Text
“Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) coordination is challenging in multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO)-infected patients. The study purpose was to describe barriers and medication costs associated with OPAT utilizing therapies for MDRO” Boettcher et al (2025).
Extraction of a fractured central venous catheter – Full Text
“We present the case of a 44-year-old woman with a fractured catheter from a prior insertion for buccal mucosa carcinoma. Fluoroscopy revealed the fragment in the right atrium, and it was successfully retrieved via a percutaneous endovascular approach using a snare, without immediate complications” Pande et al (2025).
Minimizing radiation exposure during pediatric venous access procedures – Full Text
“Spot ROI-based fluoroscopy significantly reduces radiation exposure in pediatric central venous catheterization without compromising procedural success” Özgür et al (2025).
Indigo carmine extravasation from intravenous injection – Full Text
“We here report a case of indigo carmine extravasation distal to the tourniquet site, which resulted from administration into a forearm vein during temporary blood flow occlusion by a proximal cuff applied on the same side” Sekiguchi et al (2026).
OPAT pathways shorten hospital stays and reduce bed-day costs – Full Text
“OPAT provided safe, effective treatment for selected patients with GNB, lowering mortality, shortening length of stay, and reducing costs compared with continued inpatient care. Careful patient selection and early IV-to-oral transition can maximize these benefits while maintaining favorable clinical outcomes” Chaponda et al (2025).
Chemotherapy extravasation wound management – Full Text
“Chemotherapy extravasation is a serious iatrogenic complication, especially with vesicant agents such as epirubicin. In severe cases, it can lead to extensive tissue necrosis and compartment syndrome” Putra et al (2025).
Efficiency of taurolidine lock solution – Full Text
“Standardized TCS lock therapy effectively and safely reduces CRBSIs in pediatric patients with IF, particularly those caused by Gram-negative and fungal organisms. These results support the use of TCS as a prophylactic option for preventing infection in long-term CVC use” Aksoy et al (2025).
Correlation of implantable port size with complications – Full Text
“Port reservoir thickness is an independent predictor of skin erosion requiring revision. Thicker ports were linked to higher complication rates, particularly in patients receiving anti-VEGF therapy, underscoring the importance of device selection and design considerations in clinical practice” Yavuz and Iscan (2025).
Persistent left superior vena cava causing hemodialysis catheter dysfunction – Full Text
“Complete absence of the right superior vena cava (SVC) is rare but may complicate central venous catheter placement and hemodialysis access if unrecognized” Müller-Kühnle et al (2025).
Topical anesthetics for non-coring needle insertion – Full Text
“Application of EMLA cream for 64 minutes or tetracaine gel for 44 minutes at the site of TIVADs resulted in a safely conducted, painless non-coring needle puncture for 95% of patients” Jiang et al (2025).
Reducing PICC complications among premature infants – Full Text
“Implementation of evidence-based continuous quality improvement strategies achieved substantial and sustained reductions in peripherally inserted central catheter complications among premature infants, supporting systematic adoption of multidisciplinary approaches to optimize vascular access outcomes in vulnerable neonatal populations” Zhu et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation in critically ill patients – Full Text
“This means that in their original 3SITES trial, most of subclavian vein catheterizations were landmark-based, which was associated with a higher risk of immediate mechanical complications. In contrast, real-time ultrasound can overcome the drawbacks of the landmark-based subclavian vein access technique and improve its risk-benefit profile” Zhang and Zhang (2025).
Ability of NEWS2 to detect sepsis in adult patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the ability of NEWS2 ≥ 5p to identify sepsis, per Sepsis-3 criteria, among adult patients with community-acquired infection and positive blood cultures” Prytz et al (2025).
CRBSI during and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic – Full Text
“Our data provide some evidence that following a temporary decline of CRBSI during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, CRBSI now returned to that observed in the pre-pandemic era” Schmidt-Hieber et al (2025).
Vascular access teams across Australia and New Zealand
“VAST presence was associated with greater use of escalation pathways and varied device type/technique such as ultrasound guided-PIVCs and midlines. However, limited staffing restricts the broader implementation of these benefits” Marsh et al (2026).
Home intravenous antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
“This paper reviews the use of home intravenous antibiotics (IVABs) in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We outline a program we developed during the COVID-19 pandemic for enhancing the experience for children and families by involving full multidisciplinary follow up via video for the duration of the antibiotic course” Collins et al (2025).
Novel method of umbilical catheter fixation – Full Text
“The umbilical cord clamp method is a safe, single-operator alternative for UVC fixation. This technique had a low rate of catheter migration, did not increase the risk of infection, and was cost-effective and simple” Tomaszkiewicz et al (2025).
Does limb position influence PICC tip location
“A repeat X-ray unexpectedly showed the original line at an optimal position in the lower superior vena cava. The only difference was the baby’s arm position, which changed from being perpendicular to side-lying, prompting concern about whether limb position affects line tip interpretation” Pallickal and Pappa (2025).
Sterility of fresh whole blood units stored for an extended period of time above room temperature
“Storing WB at or above RT could have significant implications for prehospital and military transfusion practices and prevent its waste. This study determined if FWB stored above room temperature led to positive bacteria cultures” Stapleton et al (2025).
Infection prevention strategies for CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“A sustained reduction in CLABSI rates was achieved through a multifaceted approach integrating standardized surveillance, evidence-based bundles, and continuous audit-and-feedback” Pollack et al (2025).
Intelligent infusion monitoring system review – Full Text
“Through real-time monitoring and alert functions, the system facilitated the timely detection and management of infusion abnormalities, enhancing the quality of infusion management for patients, ensuring infusion safety, and improving patient satisfaction” Tong et al (2025).
Blood culture stewardship – Full Text
“At two hospitals during the shortage, SEP-1 metric compliance declined related to BCx utilization. Review of cases where BCx were not obtained demonstrated most BCx were safely avoided without demonstrable patient harm” Ryder et al (2025).
Review of physical injuries during anaesthesia – Full Text
“Physical injuries during anaesthesia occur in 15 per 10,000 cases, with higher ASA PS and after-hours procedures being significant risk factors. These findings support implementing enhanced protective protocols for high-risk patients and procedures to improve perioperative safety” Kok et al (2025).
Home intravenous heparin therapy – Full Text
“As an alternative, intravenous heparin was initiated at home via a chemotherapy port, using a portable infusion pump. This individualized approach was implemented without any major complications, and it may represent a practical option for patients with CAS who are either intolerant or refractory to conventional therapies” Kameda et al (2025).