Challenges of automated intravenous compounding
“We examined the scope and impact of drug shortages on the automated preparation of cytotoxic drugs and parenteral nutrition at a tertiary-level hospital” Calvo et al (2025).
MARSI in oncology and haematology patients with PICC
“To determine the prevalence of MARSI associated with peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) in oncology and haematology patients, analyse the type of injury and identify risk factors” Zaballa Canive et al (2025).
CLABSI reduction in PICU
“We aimed to study the impact of certain quality improvement (QI) initiatives in reducing these infections from baseline rate of 10.5 per 1000 central line days” Kaur et al (2025).
Competency-based framework for preventing blood-borne pathogen occupational exposure – Full Text
“This study provides the first competency-based framework for medical students to prevent blood-borne pathogen occupational exposures during clinical internships” Wang et al (2025).
Simplify the IV medication administration process and reduce CLABSI rates
“Though not statistically significant, the findings suggest that the added complexity and extended duration of the modified IV pump integration process may have increased the frequency of caregiver interactions with the NICU environment, exposing immune-vulnerable NICU patients to a higher risk of infection” Nolan et al (2025).
Advancement of nurses in vascular access care
“Although vascular access care is crucial, its quality is often unsatisfactory due to the diversity of procedures, technologies, and the need to adapt to each patient. Despite numerous improvement interventions, high complication rates and suboptimal use of these vascular devices persist” Castro-Sánchez et al (2025).
Improving medical student point-of-care ultrasound skills – Full Text
“This pilot study aims to assess the efficacy of a one-day symposium on medical students’ point-of-care ultrasound skills, knowledge, and confidence” Peticca et al (2025).
Standardized central line bundle for use in clinical trials – Full Text
“We propose a standardized central line bundle for mandatory use in clinical trials. This will help reduce variability in baseline CLABSI rates across study centers, enabling a more accurate evaluation of the benefit-risk profile of experimental therapies-especially those requiring administration via central venous catheters” Manzoni et al (2025).
Maintenance of totally implantable venous access devices – Full Text
“This study shows that TIVAD can remain patent without flushing. Moreover, the lack of flushing could be economically advantageous and could provide relief for patients. Therefore, a larger study of this topic is needed” Rapisarda et al (2025).
Radial artery catheterization for hemodynamic monitoring – Full Text
“While first-attempt success rates were similar, the dRA approach offered greater arterial pressure waveform stability and shorter hemostasis time than the conventional RA approach, without increasing complications. Thus, dRA may be a preferable option for arterial catheterization in critically ill patients” Peng et al (2025).
Study highlights the escalating resistance patterns of CLABSI pathogens – Full Text
“This study highlights the escalating resistance patterns of CLABSI pathogens, with a consternating decline in Access- and Watch-category antimicrobial efficacy. The AWaRe framework proves invaluable in identifying critical resistance trends, demonstrating the need for targeted antimicrobial stewardship” Anand et al (2025).
Early identification of peripheral IV catheter failure
“Subcutaneous edema was identified as a predictor of catheter failure. Ultrasonographic observation of subcutaneous edema at PIVC placement may be effective in preventing catheter failure occurrence” Takahashi et al (2025).
Cephalosporin stability in portable elastomeric infusion devices
“This work aimed to demonstrate the suitability of ceftobiprole medocaril in OPAT, determining the physicochemical stability within portable elastomeric infusion devices (Accufuser C0100L 10 mL/h 300 mL)” Esteban-Cartelle et al (2025).
E. coli-infected central venous catheter treatment options – Full Text
“In this study, central venous catheters (CVC, Broviac single lumen) were contaminated with E. coli in vitro. Different treatments (70% ethanol, ceftriaxone, TauroLock) were applied, and the effect was measured by isothermal microcalorimetry” Huo et al (2025).
Review of plastic and metal cannulas for arteriovenous fistula access
“This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare dialysis adequacy and complications between plastic and metal cannulas for AVF and AVG access” Abudawood et al (2025).
Accidental intrapleural placement of CVC
“During surgery, major bleeding occurred. Despite sonographic-guided catheter placement, the catheter was mispositioned in the right pleura. The present report describes this clinical case and discusses the various options for verifying the correct position of a central venous catheter” Sammet et al (2025).
PICC associated metastatic infection – Full Text
“This case highlights the importance of vigilant infection prevention and control measures to minimize the risk of PICC-related complications, such as bloodstream infections and subsequent metastatic infections” Yuan et al (2025).
Extravasation of non-cytotoxic drugs – Full Text
“The results of this survey reflect the limited standardization in the management of non-cytotoxic drug extravasations, as well as significant heterogeneity in the level of involvement of hospital pharmacists in these adverse events across hospitals in our country” Jiménez-Lozano et al (2025).
Peripheral versus central administration of vasopressors – Full Text
“The authors present a narrative review dedicated to describing the current practice of the route of administration of vasopressors, comparing peripheral versus central administration, and explaining the advantages and drawbacks of each route as well as potential complications associated with them” Dryden and Navas-Blanco (2025).
Does intraosseous access improve 30-day survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests – Full Text
“This study assessed the impact of IO versus intravenous (IV) access on 30-day survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests” Newton et al (2025).
Central venous catheter tip position during cardiac surgery – Full Text
“The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of real-time intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in guiding the central venous catheter (CVC) tip placement at the superior vena cava (SVC)-right pulmonary artery (RPA) junction” Jagadish et al (2025).
Reducing pain and anxiety associated with peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“Thus, the cough trick, spirometer blowing, and stress ball techniques were found to be effective in reducing pain and anxiety levels and elevating comfort levels among older adults during peripheral intravenous catheterization” Özbay et al (2025).
Safety of IV meropenem in pediatric OPAT
“To evaluate the efficacy, tolerance, and safety of IV meropenem for pediatric patients in the OPAT program at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montréal, Quebec” Yu et al (2025).
How to resolve a kinked dilator during pediatric central venous catheter insertion – Full Text
“This report addresses the kinking of the dilator in the CVC line and proposes using an intravenous cannula to solve this issue” Jha et al (2025).
Infusion pump comparison during perioperative cardiac surgery simulation
“This study compares 2 commercially available infusion pumps in a simulated cardiac surgical perioperative setting to assess differences in usability, medication errors, and programming workload among experienced and trainee healthcare professionals” Greenberg et al (2025).
First-time intravenous catheterization success rates in dogs
“To assess factors associated with first-time successful IV catheter (IVC) insertion in dogs presenting to an emergency room and to describe the reasons for IVC insertion failure” Singleton et al (2025).
Vessel health and preservation
“Implementing a VHP program across institutions requires leadership support, interprofessional education, and integration into electronic health records. Adopting this proactive model improves first-attempt insertion success, reduces delays in therapy, and lowers complication rates. In complex cases, timely advancement to specialty placement ensures continued vascular health while maintaining access to essential treatments” Moureau (2025).
Discard blood volume from the central venous catheter
“The aim was to reduce blood loss related to laboratory blood sampling by decreasing the discard blood volume from the central venous catheter (CVC) from 10 to 3 mL, and replacing the 3 mL tube for complete blood count (CBC) with a 2 mL tube” Lapić et al (2025).
Retention of guidewire during central venous catheterization – Full Text
“Central venous lines are fundamental instruments that are frequently used for treatment goals; hence, loss of guidewire is a preventable complication. Preparing checklists and the attendance of two experts during the guide wire insertion procedure are two ways to reduce the loss of the guidewire” Safari et al (2025).
PICC for patients newly diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia
“These findings suggest that PICCs are a viable and safe option for venous access in APL patients, both during implantation and for extended use throughout treatment” Tomáš et al (2025).