Peripheral intravenous catheter management – Full Text
“Substantial discrepancies in PIVC management highlight the need for targeted quality improvement strategies to enhance adherence to evidence-based practices in emergency settings” Teixeira et al (2026).
Cephalic vein for cannulation in pediatric patients
“Risk factors for difficult cannulation of the cephalic vein in children remain underexplored. This study aimed to perform an ultrasound-based morphometric assessment of the vein in pediatric patients” Samocki et al (2026).
Technology to improve peripheral intravenous access and care
“This expert consensus presents 14 evidence-informed statements designed to strengthen practice, improve patient safety, and enhance clinician confidence and competence. Central to these recommendations is the adoption of routine structured pre-insertion vessel assessment using vein visualization technology where appropriate to minimize vessel trauma, and promote more consistent, high-quality vascular access care” Spencer et al (2026).
Challenges of peripheral vascular access – Full Text
“To inform development of an algorithm (composed of a scale and a decision-making tree) tailored to puncture conditions for preventing failures and guiding responses when failures occur by identifying real needs and requirements of health professionals with respect to organization of peripheral venous catheter care” Ricci et al (2026).
Risk factors for peripheral intravenous catheter failure – Full Text
“Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the use of infusion catheters and the incidence, characteristics, and risk factors of PIVC-related catheter failure in Japanese NICUs and GCUs” Yamamoto et al (2026).
Ultrasound vessel sizing before cannulation
“The catheter gauge and length are often chosen based on visual estimation. Ultrasound allows for the direct measurement of vessel diameter and depth, which may reduce failed attempts, particularly in patients with difficult access and pediatric patients” Linares and Lopes (2026).
Peripheral intravenous cannula fracture – Full Text
“We report the case of a patient in whom fracture of a peripheral intravenous cannula was suspected during routine removal, when the distal segment was found to be missing” Ouatab et al (2026).
Nurse-led peer audits as a driver for improved peripheral intravenous catheter care
“A nurse-led peer audit strategy supported by real-time digital feedback was associated with sustained improvement in PIVC care and reduction of PLABSI incidence” Bogaert et al (2026).
Who is responsible for the management of peripheral venous catheters
“Hospital nurses are the main parties responsible for the management of peripheral venous catheters, and their interventions should be aimed at increasing the catheters’ dwell time and reducing complications” Gomariz-Ruiz et al (2026).
Effect of vein imaging device use on first-attempt peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“The results of our study will serve as an example using the vein imaging device, aiming to increase first-attempt PIC insertion success in the PED” Yıldırım et al (2026).
Bundle for safe insertion of long peripheral catheters
“This insertion bundle-named SILPeC (Safe Insertion of Long Peripheral Catheters-includes (1) pre-insertion assessment of the vein of the upper limbs, (2) insertion of the optimal site selection, (3) appropriate measures of asepsis, (4) ultrasound-guided puncture, (5) safe connection to infusion lines, and (6) proper device stabilization and appropriate protection of the exit site” Giustivi et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous access in hypotensive trauma patients
“PIV access in hypotensive trauma patients succeeds approximately two-thirds of the time. The marginal yield of sequential PIV attempts declines substantially after two failed attempts” Dumas et al (2026).
Peripheral IV catheter real-world data analysis – Full Text
“In both adult and pediatric cohorts, patients with PIVC-associated complications had significantly higher total hospitalization cost, LOS, and 30-day readmission risks than those without complications” Moon et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous catheter use in French emergency departments – Full Text
“In this study, one-third of PIVCs were non-indicated and were mainly associated with low-acuity clinical presentations and organisational factors. These findings highlight substantial opportunities to improve the appropriateness of PIVC use in emergency care” Drugeon et al (2026).
Needle tip movement during the initial PIVC advancement
“This study measured needle tip movement during the initial advancement of the catheter off of the needle with three different techniques” Kotadia et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in the emergency department
“This review will identify techniques and technologies that improve PIVC insertion success and function in the ED. By analysing pooled outcomes, the researchers aim to provide recommendations to enhance PIVC insertion success, and ultimately patient outcomes” Daglish et al (2026).
Peripheral intravenous catheter maintenance – Full Text
“We believe the simple intervention described in this study has the potential to reduce PIVC-associated infections and improve the early detection of PIVC infiltration, thereby improving the quality of PIVC therapy” DeArmond et al (2026).
Impact of catheter dwell time on peripheral venous catheter associated bloodstream infections
“The results of this cohort study, based on a large prospective surveillance dataset, indicate that dwell time is associated with the development of PVC-BSIs” Ala-Houhala et al (2026).
Paediatric peripheral intravenous catheterization study
“Based on the study findings, it highlights gaps in paediatric nurses’ PIVC insertion and maintenance practice. Addressing these gaps requires targeted education and skill training, which can potentially lead to enhanced success rates for procedures, decrease complications, as well as increase the safety and quality of care given to critically ill paediatric patients” Alharbi (2026).
Evaluation of peripheral intravenous line securement devices – Full Text
“The results highlight the need for incorporating realistic loading conditions and comfort metrics when evaluating the performance of infusion line securement aids” Morgan et al (2026).
Mental imagery to enhance peripheral intravenous catheterization – Full Text
“Mental imagery is an effective, safe, low-cost strategy that significantly enhances simulation-based procedural performance and learner confidence in PVC insertion” Boulet et al (2026).
Neonatal vascular access training phantom – Full Text
“The developed 3D silicone phantom provides a realistic, affordable, and reproducible neonatal vascular access simulator. User feedback supports its fidelity and utility, and its low material cost enables broad implementation in neonatal procedural training programs” Zoellner et al (2026).
Role of ChatGPT on preventing peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections
“The findings highlight that although ChatGPT models can provide supportive information, their limitations in accuracy and completeness may pose risks for patient safety, particularly in critical domains such as aseptic technique and hand hygiene” Pehlivan et al (2026).
Factors associated with successful intravenous access
“We aimed to characterize first attempt and overall success in a nationwide cohort, investigate factors associated with first attempt IV access success, and determine the prehospital utilization rate of successful IV access” Smida et al (2026).
Patient experience of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion – Full Text
“Despite clear guidelines, patient experiences vary, and evidence-based practice is inconsistently applied. Understanding patient perspectives is essential to improving care quality” Xu et al (2026).
Accelerated seldinger technique long peripheral catheters
“In recent years, the long peripheral catheter (LPC) has been introduced into clinical practice, filling the gap between short peripheral catheters and midline catheters” Pieteraerens et al (2026).
Delivering remote peripheral cannulation training – Full Text
“This study demonstrates that tutorials on intravenous cannulation which are delivered remotely using the HoloLens 2 device are feasible, show a similar improvement in student performance to in-person tutorials, and are relatively well received by students and tutors” Connolly et al (2026).
Peripheral venous access for plasma exchange
“In this report, low-volume centrifugal PLEX to treat liver disease was performed via peripheral venous access in 18% of patients. P-PLEX was done in the ward, with similar efficiency and better line-related safety; however, the PLEX duration was prolonged by 30 min” Janeela et al (2026).
Game-based learning for intravenous cannulation training
“Most participants reported that training increased their confidence in performing intravenous cannulation. This finding highlights the success of the training programme in enhancing the practical skills of students” Vural et al (2026).
Success rate of intravenous catheter placement in dogs
“This study determined the success rate of catheter placement in animals by veterinary nursing students. This study identified the points at which beginners are likely to make mistakes when placing an IV catheter” Yukawa et al (2025).