Clinically indicated removal of peripheral venous catheters – Full Text
“Routine PVC removal at set time intervals may prevent bloodstream infection and thrombophlebitis; however, it requires additional replacement PVC insertions and costs. An alternative is clinically indicated removal when the PVC is no longer needed, functional, comfortable or complication-free” Charles et al (2026).
The effect of arm massage on peripheral intravenous catheter insertion success
“Massage shortened the peripheral intravenous catheter insertion process and positively affected the patients’ anxiety of and satisfaction with the procedure” Eren and Karacan (2026).
IV cannulation documentation in a resource-limited setting – Full Text
“The introduction of a structured, low-cost documentation sticker, reinforced by staff education, resulted in significant improvement in IV cannula documentation quality. This simple and sustainable intervention can strengthen patient safety and procedural accountability in resource-limited hospital settings” Babiker et al (2025).
Adherence to peripheral venous catheter guidelines – Full Text
“This review identified key determinants and strategies that influence and enhance emergency nurses’ adherence to infection prevention guidelines for peripheral intravenous catheter care” Teixeira et al (2025).
Failure risk on the first attempt of peripheral IV puncture
“Patients classified as high risk in the A-DIVA scale required more puncture attempts, had shorter PIVC dwell times, and experienced more negative outcomes. Using technologies such as ultrasound is beneficial for patients at high risk of failure on the first attempt” Prates et al (2026).
Peripheral IV catheter flow rates
“This study evaluated flow rates across various catheter connection adjuncts to identify optimal devices for resuscitation efficacy” Ferguson et al (2026).
Impact of near-infrared vein imaging on peripheral intravenous access success rates – Full Text
“To evaluate the efficacy of near-infrared (NIR) light devices in improving peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) success rates among older patients” Xu et al (2026).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion virtual reality simulator – Full Text
“This paper introduces a virtual reality (VR) simulator developed specifically for training in ultrasound-guided PIVC insertions” Olivares et al (2026).
Peripheral vasopressor administration in adults with sepsis
“The majority of patients received norepinephrine through a short PIVC. Overall, 5 patients (4.7%) experienced complications, 4 with thrombophlebitis and 1 with an extravasation” Mann et al (2026).
Review of antecubital fossa peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
“This study identifies a clear discrepancy between clinical guidelines and actual practice. Many ACF insertions appear to be based on incorrect assumptions rather than confirmed clinical need. The findings highlight the need for more targeted, evidence-based decision-making in EDs” Xu et al (2026).
Management of intravenous cannula breakage
“Intravenous cannula breakage can lead to further complications including infection, migration, and subsequent embolization. Although fast identification and extraction are essential management components, there are no consensual guidelines for the proper management of this complication” Lossos et al (2025).
Evidence-based peripheral intravenous catheter care
“A quality improvement project to standardize peripheral intravenous catheter insertion, maintenance, and documentation was implemented with the goal of aligning with professional standards for peripheral intravenous catheter removal as clinically indicated” Coleman et al (2025).
Review of peripheral intravenous access in the postpartum period
“A high percentage of peripheral intravenous catheters remain unused during the postpartum period. Furthermore, women reported that these catheters were a hindrance to maternal and neonatal care, as well as breastfeeding” Monasor-Ortolá et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided cannulation course to prepare medical students – Full Text
“Our study highlights the need for structured, standardised US-PIVC training to reduce variability in clinical education. The programme improved confidence, proficiency and clinical efficiency while decreasing reliance on senior staff” Finch et al (2025).
Short peripheral catheter insertion success by NICU nurses
“NICU nurses’ success in initial insertion of the SPC is lower than in other studies, and they experience mild anxiety. This includes risks such as repeated SPC insertions on neonates, the development of complications, delayed treatment, and negative emotions in parents and nurses” Tok Yildiz et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter standards compliance – Full Text
“The primary objective of this study was to explore the relationship between compliance with national standards and PIVC-related sleep disturbance” Brijball et al (2025).
Implementation of a novel aseptic insertion device for peripheral venous catheters
“The use of this innovative device, in conjunction with an established evidence-based care bundle, was associated with low complication and contamination rates, and no cases of CRBSIs” Ruiz-Merlo et al (2025).
Complication and dwell time of neonatal peripheral venous catheters – Full Text
“This study was conducted with the aim of determining the complications and dwell time of PICs with and without splints in infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit” Shirdel et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous administration of hypertonic saline – Full Text
“Peripheral hypertonic saline is a safe alternative to CVC placement, particularly in urgent situations where rapid intervention is required. Low complication rates support its broader use in clinical practice, enabling timely treatment while minimizing the risks associated with central access” Huang et al (2025).
How the Broselow tape affects patient safety during peripheral intravenous catheterization
“The study indicates that using the Broselow tape for cannula selection during peripheral intravenous catheterization could serve as a novel alternative method” Alaca and Sarı (2025).
Vein visualization devices to facilitate peripheral intravenous cannulation
“To investigate the effect of vascular imaging using near-infrared (NIR) light and transilluminator devices on pain, fear of pain, and patient satisfaction during peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) insertion” Yılmaz et al (2025).
Mechanical complications of short peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“Recent research has indicated that a new type of medical device, the force-activated separation device (FASD), may reduce these mechanical complications by 46%, but efficacy and safety data are lacking. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy and rate of adverse events (AEs) using a novel FASD” Blacker et al (2025).
Long versus conventional peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“Although LPCs did not significantly reduce the need for repeated venipunctures, they demonstrated more favorable performance in routine Emergency Department practice” Binda et al (2025).
Assessing ANTT adherence during peripheral intravenous cannulation – Full Text
“This QIP highlights that carefully planned educational interventions, training, and hands-on practice can have on NICU healthcare providers’ adherence to aseptic procedures. We found that frequent skills assessments with uncomplicated, easy-to-remember procedures can ensure that our system operates near maximum efficiency” Shahbaz et al (2025).
Infections related to peripherally inserted venous catheters – Full Text
“This review underscores the need for nurses to consistently implement evidence-based interventions to prevent infections related to venous catheters, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes” Costa et al (2025).
Peripheral intravenous catheter quality framework – Full Text
“This framework introduces a practical differentiation between short- and longer-term peripheral venous catheters, addressing a major oversight in existing guidelines and supporting context-sensitive vascular access decisions” Drugeon et al (2025).
Peripheral vessel cannulation assistance with pathway visualization
“Pathway visualization improves PIVC placement accuracy, success rates, and alignment compared to point localization. The findings highlight its potential to improve cannulation in difficult intravenous access (DIVA) patients” Liddelow et al (2025).
Review of peripheral intravenous catheter utilization and complications
“We evaluated whether peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) utilization and complications (i.e., infiltration/extravasation) differed between children hospitalized with pneumonia who received initial oral versus intravenous antibiotics” Cotter et al (2025).
Peripheral venous catheter insertion associated necrotizing soft tissue infection – Full Text
“Necrotizing soft-tissue infection (NSTI) is a rare yet potentially fatal condition, particularly in pediatric patients. We report the first known case of a previously healthy 1-year and 7-month-old boy who developed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) NSTI following peripheral venous catheter (PVC) insertion” Mao et al (2025).
How to improve first-attempt peripheral IV catheter placement success
“This three-arm study demonstrated that squishy toy squeezing and palpation techniques improve first-attempt peripheral IV catheter placement success, reduce insertion attempts and procedure time, and minimize complications in pediatric hematology and oncology patients with DIVA” Gürcan et al (2025).