Ultrasound-guided cannulation course to prepare medical students – Full Text
“Our study highlights the need for structured, standardised US-PIVC training to reduce variability in clinical education. The programme improved confidence, proficiency and clinical efficiency while decreasing reliance on senior staff” Finch et al (2025).
Selection of central versus peripheral vascular access in patients receiving chemotherapy – Full Text
“This study examined venous access practices (central vs peripheral) for administering antineoplastic agents to patients with solid or hematologic malignancies and assessed the associated educational aspects” Saracino et al (2025).
Hair management and CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“Lack of empiric evidence establishing a connection between hair and CLABSI and the absence of evidence-based guidelines directing hair management creates uncertainty and variations in practice” Woodham et al (2025).
Pattern of bacterial bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“The risk of BSI in hemodialysis patients is high. Gram-negative pathogens contribute to half of the events. In Saudi Arabia, Gram-negative pathogen incidence is significant, and measures are required to curtail it” Ain et al (2025).
Parental holding practices in neonatal intensive care units – Full Text
“Healthy parent-infant interaction is crucial for the growth and development of the infant. Specifically, parental holding has substantial health benefits for both the infant and parent” Garavatti et al (2025).
Improving CLABSI prevention
“Our experience demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in CLABSI rates following the three-year implementation of CHG dressings and IPA port protectors as part of routine hospital-wide preventive measures against CLABSI” Ji et al (2025).
Short peripheral catheter insertion success by NICU nurses
“NICU nurses’ success in initial insertion of the SPC is lower than in other studies, and they experience mild anxiety. This includes risks such as repeated SPC insertions on neonates, the development of complications, delayed treatment, and negative emotions in parents and nurses” Tok Yildiz et al (2025).
Bacterial transfer associated with implantable port needle design – Full Text
“The Forsvall Port needle significantly reduces bacterial transfer into TIVAPs, which could potentially decrease TIVAP-related infections. This study demonstrates a strong association between needle design and bacterial transfer during TIVAP access” Pärsson et al (2025).
Blood culture contamination rates in children
“Active feedback is likely to maintain low contamination rates during the pandemic. The decrease in occult bacteremia suggests that enhanced infection control measures influenced pediatric infectious disease patterns” Aiba et al (2025).
Future perspectives of transfusion products
“To reduce transfusion in routine clinical practice, autologous transfusion should also be considered. In 2024, the Blood Donation Promotion Committee emphasized the importance of research to develop new products” Edanaga et al (2025).
Central line associated bloodstream infections in children
“This study aimed to determine and weight the possible risk factors for central line associated bloodstream infections in children with central venous/port catheters using the Delphi method and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process” Ardahan Sevgili et al (2025).
PICC complications when used for parenteral nutrition
“This study is significant in developing a PICC complication prediction model to support clinical decision-making and explaining the model’s functioning using explainable AI (XAI) techniques” Lee and Park (2025).
Kinesiophobia in patients after PICC catheterization – Full Text
“To explore the kinesiophobia experience of patients with tumors after PICC catheterization and to analyze patients’ views and true inner feelings about kinesiophobia, with the goal of providing a reference for reducing the occurrence of kinesiophobia and enhancing the experience of patients undergoing this procedure” Zhang et al (2025).
Impact of body mass index on PICC-related thrombosis in cancer patients
“Low BMI and poor vascular morphology increase the risk of PICC-related thrombosis. The influence of BMI is likely mediated by vascular remodeling, with blood flow velocity peaking at 28.3 kg/m2 before declining, reflecting a compensatory hemodynamic balance” Wang et al (2025).
Predictors of 28-day mortality in CRBSI cases
“The study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, microbial distribution, and predictors of 28-day mortality in CRBSI cases at a tertiary hospital from 2021 to 2023” Li et al (2025).
Reducing catheter failure in patients with vascular access devices
“The implementation of the CUIDAVEN mobile application was associated with a reduction in both infectious and non-infectious complications and improved adherence to recommended practices” Bujalance-Hoyos et al (2025).
Tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters
“Subcutaneous tunneling for PICC placement is associated with a significant reduction in CLABSI rate among hospitalized adult patients” Shim et al (2025).
Iatrogenic vertebral artery injury during central line placement – Full Text
“Vertebral artery injury during central venous catheterization insertion is rare but can cause severe morbidity and mortality if not promptly recognized and managed” Alahmadi et al (2025).
Impact of a business intelligence system on CRBSI
“A hospital-wide BI system, combined with ID specialist expertise, was associated with a significant reduction in CRBSI incidence over time, especially in the high-risk ICU setting” Huang et al (2025).
Management and treatment of catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis in children
“Significant variability in prevention and management of CA-DVT is reported among PC4 centers. Only half of respondent PC4 centers reported having an established treatment protocol for CA-DVT” Kim et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter standards compliance – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to explore the relationship between compliance with national standards and PIVC-related sleep disturbance” Brijball et al (2025).
Site-specific complications of central venous catheterization – Full Text
“Assuming universal real-time ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization, subclavian access retains lower infectious and thrombotic risk without an observed increase in mechanical complications, supporting its preferential use in intensive care units” Boulet et al (2025).
Infusion set replacement interval and CRBSI risk – Full Text
“To estimate the changes in total cost and health benefits associated with a decision to adopt 7-day vs standard 4-day replacement intervals via decision-analytic modeling” Elangovan et al (2025).
Broader role of OPAT in holistic patient care – Full Text
“OPAT was confirmed to be clinically robust and well tolerated, with additional potential benefits in preserving weight, frailty status, and cognitive well-being. These findings suggest that OPAT not only ensures infection control but may also protect against hospitalization-related functional decline” Ciusa et al (2025).
Peripheral IV catheter-associated upper extremity deep vein thrombosis – Full Text
“Even peripheral IV cannulation may precipitate UEDVT when combined with local vein injury and systemic hypercoagulability. Antipsychotics, such as haloperidol and chlorpromazine, may further elevate thrombosis risk” Kwesiga et al (2025).
Clinical management of docetaxel extravasation – Full Text
“DTX monotherapy-related EV occurs in 0.075% of cancer patients. The proportion of patients with a history of EV was higher among those who experienced EV than among the overall study population. Only a small proportion of patients who develop EV are prescribed topical steroids or receive consultation from the dermatology or plastic surgery department” Yanagisawa et al (2025).
Platelet thresholds in pediatric central venous catheterization – Full Text
“A 30 × 109/L platelet transfusion threshold appears safe for pediatric CVC insertion. Emphasizing procedural bundles and simulation-based operator training may reduce transfusion needs, associated risks, and costs” Raffaele et al (2025).
Discontinuation of daptomycin in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy – Full Text
“When comparing the rate of early discontinuation between daptomycin and vancomycin in OPAT, there was no significant difference between groups. These findings suggest that either agent may be considered in the OPAT setting depending on patient-specific factors” Lanier et al (2025).
Intravenous vancomycin prescribing – Full Text
“There are associated adverse effects with intravenous (IV) vancomycin, yet there is a paucity of published literature surveying the appropriateness of use. The objective of the study was to assess the appropriateness of IV vancomycin prescriptions at a Canadian acute care hospital” Glassman et al (2025).
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter and outpatient antibiotic therapy – Full Text
“Given the complexity of administration, limited stability data, and cost of these regimens, completing a 6-week course of therapy at home is challenging for both patients and OPAT programmes” White and Siegrist (2025).