Using tissue adhesive for PICC site management in a pediatric patient with epidermolysis bullosa
“This case report demonstrates an unconventional PICC insertion site and using tissue adhesive to minimize catheter malposition in a pediatric EB patient” Wang et al (2025).
Impact of blood diversion during blood culture collection
“This quality improvement study reports a 34.45% reduction in contamination rates using the initial specimen blood diversion technique. Although there was a significant decrease in the rate of contamination, we were unable to achieve a rate of less than 1.0% without a sterile closed system device” Moore et al (2025).
Misplaced right internal jugular catheter – Full Text
“This case demonstrates that if, on an X-ray, right IJV vascular access appears to be crossing the mediastinum to the left, resembling a mirror image of left IJV placement, it may be located in the arch of the aorta. It is likely that the placement was not image-guided, and the backflow check was not interpreted” Atlani et al (2025).
CVC insertion by vascular access team
“Nurse-driven central line insertion (NDCLI) programs offer a proactive approach to address these challenges by empowering trained vascular access nurses to perform CVC and AC insertions” Girgenti et al (2025).
Ultrasonographic detection of thrombus due to peripheral intravenous catheter
“This study used a new artificial intelligence tool to detect thrombi and subcutaneous edemas in US images. The sensitivity of the thrombus detection was low in this study, and authors of future studies should focus on improving the tool’s performance” Takahashi et al (2025).
PICC training for oncology specialist nurses – Full Text
“This study explored the application of the productive failure theory combined with debriefing in teaching peripherally inserted central catheter skills to oncology specialist nurses” Yue et al (2025).
Central venous catheter removal leading to cerebral air embolism – Full Text
“During his eventful hospital course, the patient was transferred to the CCU, where a right internal jugular CVC was placed with eventual removal. A few minutes after removal, the patient was found to be poorly responsive, diaphoretic, and noted to have neurologic findings” Ozair et al (2025).
When to remove implantable vascular access ports – Full Text
“In patients with breast cancer who do not require regular intravenous administration, it may be recommended to consider removing the infusion port after 2 years to reduce the risks of secondary catheterization and reduce medical costs, unless irreversible adverse events affect the correct use of the PORT” Luo et al (2025).
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return uncovered during central venous catheterization – Full Text
“Imaging confirmed a previously undiagnosed left-sided PAPVR, with drainage of the left upper pulmonary vein into the left jugular vein. The central line was removed and replaced on the contralateral side” Thomaidis et al (2025).
Central line-associated blood stream infections in newborns – Full Text
“While no novel prevention strategies with robust evidence have emerged, sustained declines in CLABSI rates in many NICUs and networks over the past decades highlight the importance of a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to implement and maintain best practices” Dimopoulou et al (2025).
Education for self-management of central venous catheters
“This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of multimedia education compared to standard approaches for people with central venous access devices for long-term use” Basso et al (2025).
Vein grading management prior to peripheral venous puncture
“Implementing vein hierarchical matching management effectively reduces peripheral vein puncture time, enhances the first-attempt success rate, improves nursing efficiency, and minimizes patient discomfort” Wang et al (2025).
[177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617-administration using totally implantable venous access port
“These findings suggest that [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 administration via TIVAP appears safe and effective, supporting its use in clinical practice particularly for patients with limited peripheral venous access” Lombard et al (2025).
Complications in central venous access devices in paediatric cancer care
“CVAD complication management varies by country income level, highlighting the need for context-adapted guidelines, training, and equitable access to key resources” de Souza et al (2025).
PICC maintenance and pain in preterm infants
“To determine the pain and comfort levels of preterm infants during PICC maintenance and examine the effect of Palmar Grasp Reflex (PGR) stimulation on pain and comfort” Kadiroğlu et al (2025).
Chlorhexidine-coated catheter caps
“Use of chlorhexidine-coated dialysis catheter caps led to clinically significant results among patients receiving dialysis with central catheters at an acute care medical center” Olivier et al (2025).
Predicting difficult peripheral venous access
“Predictive tools, especially the Modified A-DIVA scale, enhance the likelihood of first-attempt success and support clinical decision-making. Incorporating these tools into routine practice ensures effective venipuncture management, reduces procedural delays, and minimizes complications” Nannini et al (2025).
Recurrent catheter-related right atrial thrombosis in a hemodialysis patient – Full Text
“This report summarizes the clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and management strategies for CRAT. Our intention is to improve clinicians’ awareness of this complication and provide practical insights into optimal management in hemodialysis patients” Li et al (2025).
Medical device self-efficacy scale
“The 12-item scale is reliable and valid for assessing nursing students’ perceived competencies with medical devices” Gürdap and Cengiz (2025).
Reducing CLABSI rates through education and bundles
“Educational interventions and infection control bundles adherence effectively reduced CLABSI rates, emphasizing continuous training, surveillance and real-time feedback to sustain improvement and enhance patient’s outcomes” Kumar et al (2025).
Single and double lumen PICC comparison – Full Text
“Within bundled care context, single-lumen PICCs demonstrated advantages in reducing thrombosis risk, procedural efficiency, patient comfort, and satisfaction compared with double-lumen PICCs” Ye et al (2025).
Arterial thrombosis following umbilical artery catheterization – Full Text
“This case underscores the importance of careful catheter placement and the utility of bedside Doppler ultrasound in detecting and monitoring vascular complications” Calandrino et al (2025).
Radiation safety in interventional nephrology – Full Text
“This narrative review discusses the theoretical and practical principles of radiation management in fluoroscopy-guided procedures and is intended as a primer for trainees and nephrologists working in interventional settings” Yaxley (2025).
Integrated puncture method for PICC placement – Full Text
“The integrated puncture method for PICC placement enhances one-time puncture success rates, improves catheterization efficiency, and reduces the risks of blood-borne exposure and subcutaneous congestion” Wang et al (2025).
Healthcare-associated infection point prevalence survey – Full Text
“A point prevalence survey performed in Canada in 2024 following the COVID-19 pandemic identified a stable prevalence of HAIs and AROs despite the inclusion of SARS-CoV-2. Concerning trends were observed including the increased prevalence of certain HAIs such as CLABSIs and VRIs highlighting the need for ongoing efforts in hospital infection prevention” Mitchell et al (2025).
Checklists decrease CLABSI rates in ICU
“The purpose of this project was to develop and implement an evidence-based central line clinical protocol (paper checklist) to prevent CLABSIs in the ICU” Reynolds et al (2025).
Umbilical line fixation and CLABSI rates
“This study highlights the feasibility of the non-adhesive suspension technique as a method to fix umbilical catheter with no associated skin injury and displacement” Vahnita et al (2025).
Study of ultrasound-guided cannulation teaching – Full Text
“This was a mixed-methods study designed to evaluate the impact that difficult intravenous access situations and ultrasound-guided cannulation teaching have on healthcare professionals (HCPs)” Nandapalan et al (2025).
Different PICC insertion techniques reviewed
“Catheterization methods for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) mainly include the traditional method, one-needle subcutaneous tunnel catheterization, and two-needle subcutaneous tunnel catheterization, all of which are widely used in clinical practice” Li et al (2025).
Healthcare-associated infections in Brazilian ICUs
“We evaluated institutional risk factors associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates” Besen et al (2025).