Safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents
“This study assessed the perceived barriers and risks regarding safe handling of chemotherapeutic drugs among nursing personnel of a tertiary care hospital of Delhi, India” Sreekumaran et al (2025)
Managing fluid and electrolyte needs – Full Text
“Effective fluid management is crucial in inpatient care, as each patient has unique fluid and electrolyte needs. Although no universal formula or rigid guideline exists, one core principle, “clinicians should replenish identified fluid losses,” remains” Castera and Borhade (2025).
Subclavian vein stenosis secondary to central venous access placement – Full Text
“This study describes a 69-year-old patient with a history of thrombophilia due to MTHRF 677 gene heterozygous mutation, who developed left subclavian vein stenosis two weeks after the use of central vascular access, leading to left upper extremity edema, development of collateral venous network, and pain and dyspnea” González Martínez et al (2025).
Different OPAT care models – Full Text
“However, costs in the ambulatory setting are poorly quantified. To address this gap, we examined both inpatient costs avoided and uncompensated labor associated with OPAT delivered via 3 administration models: self-administration (S-OPAT), home care agencies/hemodialysis centers (HH-OPAT), and skilled nursing facilities (SNF-OPAT)” Player et al (2025).
Fluid overload reduction in critically ill children – Full Text
“In this quality improvement project, we develop, implement, and maintain compliance with a fluid management strategy. Future work will involve daily utilization of the fluid balance dashboard and monitoring compliance with total IV fluid orders” Hopwood et al (2025).
How to determine central venous catheter tip position – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of using various ultrasound techniques to judge the tip positions of central venous catheters and to explore the specific application conditions of various ultrasound techniques” Shen et al (2025).
Prevention of PICC-associated thrombosis in cancer – Full Text
“The aim of this narrative review was to offer a comprehensive overview of the existing literature about PICC-related thrombosis (PICC-VTE) by analyzing the current knowledge and related gaps” Fioretti et al (2025).
First-attempt success at peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of infrared (IR) devices versus the traditional palpation technique for first-attempt success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in adults” Drugeon et al (2025).
Microbubbles of air during hemodialysis – Full Text
“Microbubbles (MBs) of air occur in the hemodialysis (HD) extracorporeal circuit and may enter the bloodlines of the patient. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible sites of contamination” Jonsson and Stegmayr (2025).
Short versus long peripheral intravenous catheters in neonates – Full Text
“Neonatal-short peripheral intravenous catheters (n-SPCs) and neonatal-long peripheral intravenous catheters (n-LPCs) are widely used for short-term vascular access in neonates” van Rens et al (2025).
Rescue of damaged tunneled central venous catheter – Full Text
“The intervention of exit-site relocation by external splicing represents an attractive option to treat unfixable tCVC damage or tunnel erosion without the need for catheter removal or exchange. This mini-invasive procedure is rapid, safe, and optimally tolerated by the patient” Nardelli et al (2025).
ECG assisted totally implantable venous access device tip placement
“To assess the accuracy and safety of intracardiac electrocardiography (IC-ECG) in positioning catheter tips for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device (TIVAD) placement” Zhao et al (2025).
Alcohol-impregnated port protectors
“To investigate the effect of alcohol-impregnated port protectors (AIPPs) on neonatal central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates” Payne et al (2025).
Preventing peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thrombosis – Full Text
“To evaluate the preventive effects of varying doses of heparin sodium injection on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related venous thrombosis during postoperative chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), and to analyze potential risk factors for the occurrence of venous thrombosis” Li et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter related phlebitis
“This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters” Khalid Mahmood Mahmood and Cihan Erdogan (2025).
Paramedic supported ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access program
“The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access program performed by paramedics in the emergency department” Wasiak et al (2025).
Impact of needleless connectors on long peripheral IV catheters
“Using only needleless connectors in long peripheral catheters does not prevent the backflow phenomenon. Using clamps significantly reduced the backflow volume in needleless connectors with positive and negative displacement. Neutral and anti-reflux connectors perform similarly in the clamping sequences with and without clamps” Giustivi et al (2025).
Intracavitary electrocardiogram guidance for PICC placement
“The IC-ECG guided method has a higher success rate on the first attempt and lower total complication for catheter tip localization in PICC placement. IC-ECG may be considered the preferred method for accurate catheter tip placement” Zhou et al (2025)
Consensus on tip location method for central venous access devices – Full Text
“Tip location of central venous access devices is considered highly relevant for the purpose of reducing catheter-related complications and prolong the duration of the access. Though, the choice of the method of tip location currently relies upon the operator’s experience, preference, and training, on the local availability of specific resources and technologies, and on local policies” Faraone et al (2025).
Rapid infusion catheter placement
“This tutorial aims to provide emergency physicians with a comprehensive guide on the placement and utilization of Rapid Infusion Catheters (RICs)-a large bore peripheral IV inserted by modified Seldinger technique-in emergencies” Bradshaw et al (2025).
Tunneled cuffed hemodialysis catheter complications
“In addition to common complications, such as thrombosis, infection, formation of a fibrin sheath, or central vein stenosis, TCC dysfunction, such as kinks, cuff detachment, or mechanical destruction, can be easily overlooked” Lin et al (2025).
Risk factors of infusion phlebitis in patients admitted to the intensive care unit
“The risk factors for phlebitis varied with the duration of catheter dwelling. Individualized catheter management, considering the duration of catheter dwelling, may help avoid phlebitis in patients admitted to the ICU” Shinzato et al (2025).
Treatment for neonatal extravasation
“Patients receiving infusions with high extravasation risk should be continuously and carefully evaluated for signs of dislocation, leakage swelling, or extravasation to quickly identify and prevent further injury” Lin et al (2025).
Safety of long peripheral IV catheters in hospitalized patients – Full Text
“The new long peripheral catheter provides a safe, rapid, and effective means of venous access. Its straightforward insertion technique, convenience, and suitability for “point of care” use make it a valuable option for patients requiring continuous intravenous therapy” Weber et al (2025).
CLABSI prevention among ICU nurses in China
“In summary, Chinese ICU nurses demonstrated inadequate levels of knowledge and attitude towards CLABSI prevention. Study findings suggest that arranging training in refreshing, taking advantage of experienced nurses’ leading roles and changing safety culture might be useful in enhancing ICU nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice” He et al (2025).
Doxorubicin extravasation treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
“We report the case of a 17-month-old infant treated for an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of the soft tissues in the gluteal region, who experienced doxorubicin extravasation in the forearm. This incident was successfully managed with initial fasciotomy followed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy” Belcadi et al (2025).
Exercise protocol for cancer patients with PICC-PORT
“Exercise management for cancer patients with arm peripherally inserted central catheter-PORT (PICC-PORT) requires standardization to prevent complications and optimize outcomes” Le et al (2025).
Atrial flutter after CVC insertion in a newborn
“In conclusion, this case underscores the critical role of real-time ultrasound or intracavitary ECG (IC-ECG) to prevent CVC-related complications and the need for further research into optimizing management strategies for such complications” Iannizzotto et al (2025).
Indicators for positive blood culture detection – Full Text
“Laboratory analytical indicators such as patient source, transportation mode, and personnel rotation significantly impacted the positive detection rate or time of blood culture” Wang et al (2025).
CLABSI rates in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome
“CLABSI rates in pediatric short bowel syndrome have decreased over the past 8 years, yet socioeconomic and racial disparities persist. Efforts to prevent CLABSI across the socioeconomic spectrum should be prioritized to improve short bowel syndrome outcomes” Gutierrez et al (2025).