Predicting PICC catheter-related bloodstream infection – Full Text
“This validated nomogram integrates patient, catheter, and biomarker-specific factors to individualize PICC-CRBSI risk stratification in hematologic malignancies, potentially guiding targeted prevention strategies” Guo et al (2025).
Recent advances in ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter insertion – Full Text
“The collective body of evidence supports the widespread adoption of ultrasound-guided peripheral IV cannulation as an evidence-based best practice in modern healthcare” Bruant and Normand (2025).
Peripheral venous catheter insertion associated necrotizing soft tissue infection – Full Text
“Necrotizing soft-tissue infection (NSTI) is a rare yet potentially fatal condition, particularly in pediatric patients. We report the first known case of a previously healthy 1-year and 7-month-old boy who developed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) NSTI following peripheral venous catheter (PVC) insertion” Mao et al (2025).
PICC use in chronic hematological diseases – Full Text
“PICCs represent a useful and safe frontline central vascular approach for patients with chronic hematologic diseases, with a thrombotic risk profile comparable to that reported with centrally inserted totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs)” Giordano et al (2025).
Use of plastic cannulae in haemodialysis – Full Text
“There is a growing global interest in plastic cannulae for haemodialysis vascular access. Although emerging evidence points to potential clinical and economic advantages, widespread adoption remains limited due to logistical challenges and higher initial costs” Schoch et al (2025).
How to improve first-attempt peripheral IV catheter placement success
“This three-arm study demonstrated that squishy toy squeezing and palpation techniques improve first-attempt peripheral IV catheter placement success, reduce insertion attempts and procedure time, and minimize complications in pediatric hematology and oncology patients with DIVA” Gürcan et al (2025).
Are needlestick injury rates associated with shift work
“Sleep-related variables and workload in nurses are associated with the occurrence of NSIs. Implementing reasonable shift systems and reducing workload should be priorities for institutions to protect the health of their workers” Fernández-Puerta et al (2025).
Bedside ultrasound-guided PICC placement in palliative care – Full Text
“This study suggests that ultrasound-guided PICC insertion at bedside may have comparable procedural outcomes with potentially reducing the risks associated with intra-hospital patient transport compared with fluoroscopy-guided placement” Kim et al (2025).
Distal femur intraosseous access in adult trauma
“Distal femur IO access appears to be a feasible alternative for vascular access in young, non-obese adult patients. Our findings suggest that standard IO needle lengths are adequate for this site in this population, supporting its potential incorporation into emergency protocols” Simchon et al (2025).
Catheter-related thrombosis prevention in home parenteral nutrition
“atheter-related thrombosis (CRT) is a consequential complication in patients receiving long-term home parenteral nutrition (HPN), compromising central venous access, nutrition support and, in some cases, survival. Yet whether routine prophylactic anticoagulation should be used to prevent CRT remains a clinical dilemma” Tabone et al (2025).
Meta-analysis compares complications associated with vascular access devices
“Reliable venous access is critical for breast cancer chemotherapy, yet the optimal choice between peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and implantable port catheters (IPC) remains unclear. This meta-analysis compares complication risks associated with these devices in patients with breast cancer” Chen et al (2025).
ANTT training for ultrasound guided difficult peripheral vascular access
“This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of simulator-based repetitive training on the aseptic non-touch IV placement technique using an ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access (USPVA) simulator among physicians working in the emergency department (ED), anesthesiology, and medical intensive care units (ICUs) at a tertiary training hospital” Özen et al (2025).
Impact of the internet on patient understanding of PICC care – Full Text
“ChatGPT has the potential to offer more integrated health information than traditional search engines, thereby influencing how patients access knowledge. However, the presence of conflicting and decontextualized information introduces significant risks, such as patient confusion and anxiety, which can negatively impact trust, shared decision-making, and adherence to medical advice” Yang et al (2025).
Aseptic technique during the production of sterile drugs
“The Media-Fill Test is a crucial procedure in the pharmaceutical industry, especially for the production of sterile drugs that do not undergo terminal sterilization (meaning they are prepared directly under aseptic conditions)” Bruno et al (2025).
Community pharmacies compounding a range of medications as bolus-dose prefilled syringes
“Community pharmacies in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland compounded a range of medications as bolus-dose prefilled syringes for patients receiving palliative care. These results will inform future planned studies on the stability and sterility of these syringes” Griffiths et al (2025).
Antibiotic and antifungal drug policies in UK neonatal intensive care units – Full Text
“While EoS treatment was consistent across units, there remained wide variation in antibiotic regimens used for LoS and meningitis, and for neonates with indwelling central venous catheters” Kantyka et al (2025).
Review of continuous saline infusion to prevent CVC occlusion – Full Text
“This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of continuous saline infusion versus standard of care, including intermittent flushing and catheter lock, in preventing catheter occlusion” Kondo et al (2025).
Post-phlebotomy compartment syndrome – Full Text
“This case demonstrates an atypical presentation-compartment syndrome post-phlebotomy-with refractory bleeding due to factor VIII inhibitors” Lam et al (2025).
Devices for neonatal peripheral catheterization and tip confirmation – Full Text
“Device-assisted catheterization may improve first-attempt success and reduce procedure time in neonates. Evidence on safety is limited. Due to variability in study methodologies and outcome reporting, high-quality RCTs with standardized outcome measures are needed” Shcherbatiuk et al (2025).
Chemotherapy-induced phlebitis in a dog – Full Text
“Following doxorubicin administration, the patient exhibited localized heat, swelling, pain, and lameness in the right forelimb, indicative of phlebitis. Ultrasonography confirmed chemotherapy-induced phlebitis with thickening of the right cephalic vein wall, intraluminal thrombi, and significant perivascular edema” Hwang et al (2025).
Treatment of contrast extravasation injury to the hand – Full Text
“This may be the first reported case of contrast medium extravasation injury in the hand managed with TcPO₂-guided fasciotomy. TcPO₂ and forward-looking infrared thermography may serve as alternative noninvasive tools to support early decision-making for fasciotomy in cases where traditional clinical signs are absent”
Vascular perforation in persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“In patients with vascular anomalies (e.g., isolated persistent left superior vena cava [IPLSVC]), real-time ultrasound guidance during central venous catheter (CVC) placement reduces immediate procedural risks but cannot prevent delayed vascular perforation” Lyu et al (2025).
Comparing capillary blood collection devices – Full Text
“Despite recent advances in capillary blood collection technologies for implementation in a patient centric healthcare world, a direct comparison of various technologies has yet to be performed” Collier et al (2025).
Experience of family members in pediatric infusion rooms – Full Text
“The medical experience of family members of children in the observation and infusion department of children’s hospitals still needs to be further improved. Medical workers should take appropriate measures against the relevant influencing factors to enhance their medical experience” Zhao et al (2025).
Standardized community-based PICC maintenance model – Full Text
“The standardized community-based PICC maintenance model significantly improved care quality, reduced complication rates, and enhanced patient experience. It offers a scalable framework for expanding specialist nursing services within primary care settings” Yang et al (2025).
Reducing short peripheral intravenous catheter failure – Full Text
“Structured training programmes can help reduce sPVC failure rates, despite variations in programme implementation. Short- and long-term programmes showed benefits, with long-term training supporting sustained adherence to evidence-based practice despite requiring more resources. A small number of studies prevent definitive conclusions about overall effectiveness” Privitera et al (2025).
Infection risk of peripheral intravenous catheters
“To quantify the incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) infections and to describe the influence of clinical characteristics, including dwell time, on risk” Rickard et al (2025).
Sharps injuries and splash exposures among healthcare workers – Full Text
“Sharps injuries and splash exposures are still frequent among healthcare workers in the UAE; therefore, interventions encouraging reporting and focusing on training for safe practices, ensuring adequate personal protective equipment supply, including safety-engineered products like auto-retractable needles, are recommended to mitigate the risk” Karkaz et al (2025).
Review of OPAT in a tertiary hospital in France – Full Text
“A mixed methods study, using an exploratory sequential design, was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Paris, France. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with prescribing physicians and professionals involved in OPAT coordination and monitoring” Burnet et al (2025).
Using dPCR in pediatric patients with CVC-related bloodstream infection – Full Text
“This case highlights the potential of dPCR as a complementary tool to conventional BCs in the management of pediatric CRBSI. dPCR may support rapid decision-making and monitoring of the treatment response, particularly when sample volumes are limited” Kojima et al (2025).