Impact of local warming during peripheral intravenous cannulation

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“Local warming is an effective, non-invasive intervention to improve peripheral venous access, particularly in pediatric patients. It significantly enhances both cannulation success and vascular CSA with high consistency across studies” Patel and Kahlon (2025).

Central venous catheter insertion-related complications

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“There were no immediate or early complications; during the first month after insertion, we recorded 3 catheter-related bloodstream infections (0.7/1000 catheter days), 9 mechanical complications requiring removal of the device (6.5%), and no symptomatic catheter-related thrombosis” Annetta et al (2025).

IV smart pump infusion and alarm evaluation

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“This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence and characteristics of IVSP infusions and alarms. Key patterns in alarm frequency and alarm type and association between alarms and key infusion characteristics are also highlighted” Armistead et al (2025).

Brachial plexus block during PICC placement in neonates

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“Brachial plexus block provides superior pain relief and procedural outcomes compared to local infiltration anesthesia during peripherally inserted central catheter placement in neonates and pediatric patients” Sakai et al (2025).

Subcutaneous anchored securement of CICC in ITU

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“SAS (Subcutaneous anchored Securement Device) is widely used in Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) to reduce dislodgement rate and improve cost effectiveness, but its use in ICU is still limited” Tomeo et al (2025).

PICC maintenance challenges – Full Text

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“Esophageal cancer patients face complex, multifaceted needs during PICC maintenance, encompassing practical care, informational support, and psychological assistance” Huanfei et al (2025).

Peripheral intravenous catheter care audit

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“The audit highlighted inconsistent adherence to national recommendations for PIVC care. While some practices seem well integrated, others are insufficiently applied. These findings underscore the need to investigate barriers to adherence to evidence-based guidelines” Gardes et al (2025).

PICC and midline catheter care in the home

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“It is important that home care nurses and other clinicians appreciate the supportive care needs of individuals living with a vascular access device and their families” Sharp et al (2025).

IV fluid conservation during a natural disaster

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“Perioperative fluid conservation led to an overall 68% reduction in intravenous fluid utilization in one month. Compared with the 3 prior months, rates of intraoperative hemodynamic instability, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and recovery times were similar” Clark et al (2025).

The issue of unplanned central venous catheter removal – Full Text

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“Unplanned CVC removal occurred in 5.71% of cases, primarily due to infection. Identified risk factors (male gender, neurological disorders, and mechanical ventilation) and protective factors (urgent insertion) highlight targets for preventive strategies in critical care” He et al (2025).

Intraosseous needle size age-based guidance – Full Text

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“The study reveals significant age-related variability in the proximal tibia’s anatomical dimensions, suggesting that standard 15 and 25 mm intraosseous needles may not reliably achieve optimal placement in pediatric patients” Rajan et al (2025).

Needlestick injuries among physician residents – Full Text

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“With the purpose of better delineating contributing factors for a ubiquitous occupational injury among healthcare workers, we undertook a two-component study of SNSIs among physician residents and nurses at an academic medical center” Krainev et al (2025).

Delayed presentation of amiodarone extravasation injury – Full Text

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“In an acute setting, especially in unstable patients, the intravenous (IV) route of Amiodarone administration is preferred; however, it is not risk-free. One of the lesser-known but potentially serious complications of the intravenous route is extravasation, where the drug leaks into surrounding tissue” Rojony et al (2025).

Removal of fractured PICC – Full Text

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“This case highlights the rare but serious complication of PICC catheter fracture with subsequent migration into the pulmonary artery during chemotherapy in a patient with lung adenocarcinoma. Prompt identification and multidisciplinary management, including minimally invasive retrieval under DSA guidance, ensured a favorable outcome and avoided major morbidity” Lai et al (2025).

Incidental persistent left superior vena cava

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“However, what happens when a wire is presumed to be in the vein after confirming it on ultrasound, only to see the catheter not take the correct course? Congenital vascular anomalies exist, but how often do we encounter them in the emergency department, and how do we address this during fast-paced procedures” Kelesis et al (2025).

OPAT at a tertiary care hospital in India – Full Text

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“In our study, OPAT resulted in cost saving. Indirect cost– benefits through improved efficiency of inpatient bed use by early discharge of patients and reduced rates of healthcare-associated infection need to be addressed and is scope for future study” Varghese et al (2025).

Home infusion CLABSI dashboard

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“We used the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to understand key components of implementing a CLABSI surveillance dashboard in a home infusion therapy environment” Hannum et al (2025).

TauroSept-induced anaphylaxis case study

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“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of anaphylaxis in response to TauroSept® in an infant worldwide. Clinicians should be aware of this possible but very rare side effect” Mank et al (2025).