Bundle for the prevention of CLABSI – Full Text
“Because the CVC bundle including mechanical valve-type needle-free connectors and prefilled flushing syringes significantly reduced the CLABSI rates in the PSICU, it should be implemented in pediatric surgical ICUs as well as ICUs for other patient groups” Devrim et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter quality framework – Full Text
“This framework introduces a practical differentiation between short- and longer-term peripheral venous catheters, addressing a major oversight in existing guidelines and supporting context-sensitive vascular access decisions” Drugeon et al (2025).
Confirming correct peripheral intravenous cannula placement to avoid extravasation – Full Text
“Extravasation from peripheral intravenous cannulation may sometimes go undetected in critical care units, as patients may not be able to communicate the pain due to sedation and mechanical ventilation” Babu et al (2025).
Microbial adhesion on venous catheter materials – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to compare thrombus formation and microbial adhesion on catheters made from hydrophilic biomaterial (HBM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and fluorinated TPU” LeRoy and Donahue (2025).
Comparison of modified midlines versus PICC – Full Text
“Currently, modified midlines and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are used frequently. The present retrospective research aims to assess the use, efficacy, and complications due to modified midlines and PICCs in the treatment of patients in a medical ICU” Long et al (2025).
Neonatal TPN extravasation – Full Text
“For small-for-gestational-age infants receiving hypertonic/irritant medications like TPN, central venous access should be prioritized. It is crucial to formulate specific emergency protocols for neonatal TPN extravasation and incorporate them into nurse training” Li et al (2025).
GAVeCeLT bundle for chest-port insertion – Full Text
“This paper describes an insertion bundle-developed by GAVeCeLT, the Italian Group of Long-Term Venous Access Devices, and nicknamed “SIC-Port” (Safe Insertion of Chest-Port)-which consists of few evidence-based strategies aiming to further minimize all immediate, early, or late complications potentially associated with chest-port insertion” Brescia et al (2025).
Caring for the child with intestinal failure on home parenteral nutrition – Full Text
“Preparing families to care for children with intestinal failure in the home may bolster caregiver preparedness but also impose a significant burden. Developing programs that offer optimal training, support, and interventions for caregivers can help alleviate stress and improve outcomes for both children and their families” Davis et al (2025).
Continuous infusion OPAT via elastomeric pumps – Full Text
“Elastomeric pump-based OPAT is a clinically effective, well-tolerated, and economically advantageous option for selected infections. Its integration into stewardship programs supports broader implementation within modern, sustainable infectious disease care models” Babich et al (2025).
Risk factors of bloodborne occupational exposure – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics and long-term trends of bloodborne occupational exposure (BOE) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in a tertiary hospital in China from 2012 to 2022 (11 years) and evaluate BOE-associated factors during COVID-19 pandemic” Wang et al (2025).
CVC blood sampling and its impact on CLABSI rates
“Increased frequency of CVC access is associated with a higher risk of CLABSI. Interventions to reduce CVC access for blood draws can effectively lower CLABSI rates. Identifying and implementing strategies such as use of phlebotomy teams and standardized sampling protocols may help guide hospital policies and improve patient safety outcomes” Davis et al (2025).
Barriers and interventions for CLABSI prevention
“Given an increase in central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) since the COVID-19 pandemic and low compliance with the CLABSI prevention bundle among intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurses (RNs), it is imperative to identify barriers to implementation in the critical care setting” Nguyen et al (2025).
Study of the molecular characterization of CLABSI associated WHO priority pathogens – Full Text
“This study underscores the high prevalence of CRBSIs and the concerning presence of molecular resistance markers in key pathogens. The predominance of carbapenemase genes such as blaNDM, blaKPC, and OXA variants highlights the urgent need for molecular diagnostics and robust antibiotic stewardship in India” Reddy et al (2025).
Multimodal intervention to decrease CLABSI rate in PICU
“A multimodal intervention significantly reduced CLABSI rates in the PICU, demonstrating the importance of comprehensive strategies in infection prevention. However, sustained compliance is essential to maintain these improvements” Subroongruang et al (2025).
Association between parenteral nutrition and central line-associated bloodstream infection
“PN is associated with an increased risk of CLABSI in ward patients but not in ICU patients, suggesting context-dependent risk. Further work is needed to determine effective strategies for reducing rates of CLABSI among patients receiving PN hospital-wide and to validate these findings in broader patient populations” Gorsch et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter placement locations
“These findings highlight the distal cephalic vein of the forearm as a practical and preferred initial site for peripherally compatible infusions when guided by structured ultrasound assessment, particularly in patients without renal impairment” Ostroff et al (2025).
Irritant drug administration via midline catheters
“We found no significant association between the administration of irritants through midline catheters and catheter-related complications. However, the drug indications for midline catheters need to be further confirmed by well-conducted randomized clinical trials with large cohorts of patients” Zhang et al (2025).
CLABSI prevention strategies among ICU nurses – Full Text
“ICU nurses demonstrated generally inadequate knowledge of CLABSI prevention strategies, with less than one-third (28.2%) showing a high level of knowledge” Kahindi et al (2025).
Peripheral vessel cannulation assistance with pathway visualization
“Pathway visualization improves PIVC placement accuracy, success rates, and alignment compared to point localization. The findings highlight its potential to improve cannulation in difficult intravenous access (DIVA) patients” Liddelow et al (2025).
Catheter-associated thrombosis in critically ill children
“Our findings suggest the role of platelet activation in CADVT in critically ill children. Once confirmed, these biomarkers may be used to identify critically ill children who would benefit from pharmacologic prophylaxis” Regmi et al (2025).
Thrombolytic treatment for central venous catheter dysfunction
“We sought to characterize thrombolytic agent use for restoration of CVC patency and assess its association with hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE)” Sochet et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided innominate vein cannulation in children
“Ultrasound-guided innominate vein cannulation is safer and more effective than landmark-guided subclavian access in children, with higher success rates and fewer complications” Pablo Damián et al (2025).
Ceftazidime-Avibactam and Ceftolozane elastomeric pump stability – Full Text
“OPAT is typically administered in elastomeric devices, which release an infusion solution over a 24 h period and are meanwhile worn close to the body. This work aimed to evaluate the stability of the reserve antibiotics ceftazidime-avibactam and ceftolozane-tazobactam for OPAT use” Erdmann et al (2025).
Identification of the femoral vein
“We aim to determine the accuracy of the anatomical landmark technique for finding the femoral vein vs. the ultrasound-guided technique. We hypothesize that the femoral vein location using anatomical landmarks is, on average, 10 mm or more away from the femoral vein location found using ultrasound” Sonka et al (2025).
Fluid therapy in neonatal puppies and kittens
“This article reviews fluid therapy principles for puppies and kittens, emphasizing their higher and distinct fluid and electrolyte requirements compared to adults” Burkitt-Creedon and Vernau (2025).
Review of peripheral intravenous catheter utilization and complications
“We evaluated whether peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) utilization and complications (i.e., infiltration/extravasation) differed between children hospitalized with pneumonia who received initial oral versus intravenous antibiotics” Cotter et al (2025).
Pain prevention during IV placement in the pediatric emergency department
“The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Buzzy®, a vibrating cold device, to vapocoolant and control in reducing child-reported and parent-perceived pain during IV placement in the pediatric emergency department” Andrews et al (2025).
Transfusion thresholds for guiding red blood cell transfusion – Full Text
“A restrictive transfusion strategy significantly decreased the proportion of adults and children exposed to RBC transfusion. In most clinical contexts, there was no evidence of harm from a restrictive compared with a liberal transfusion strategy” Carson et al (2025).
Paediatric central line-associated bloodstream infections management
“Managing central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in children with long-term central venous catheters (CVC) is challenging. Catheter salvage strategy (CSS) can be attempted when intravenous therapy is essential, though it lacks standardization” Pellegrino et al (2025).
Extravasation of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
“The extravasation of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals presents a risk of radiation-induced injury. The recent rise in the use of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals has highlighted the need for a better understanding of the consequences of extravasation and different treatment approaches, which are summarized in this systematic review” Gebruers et al (2025).