Devices for neonatal peripheral catheterization and tip confirmation – Full Text
“Device-assisted catheterization may improve first-attempt success and reduce procedure time in neonates. Evidence on safety is limited. Due to variability in study methodologies and outcome reporting, high-quality RCTs with standardized outcome measures are needed” Shcherbatiuk et al (2025).
Vascular perforation in persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“In patients with vascular anomalies (e.g., isolated persistent left superior vena cava [IPLSVC]), real-time ultrasound guidance during central venous catheter (CVC) placement reduces immediate procedural risks but cannot prevent delayed vascular perforation” Lyu et al (2025).
Vascular access for breast cancer chemotherapy
“eliable venous access is critical for breast cancer chemotherapy, yet the optimal choice between peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and implantable port catheters (IPC) remains unclear. This meta-analysis compares complication risks associated with these devices in patients with breast cancer” Chen et al (2025).
Vascular access devices for stem cell transplantation – Full Text
“This review critically evaluates the various types of CVADs commonly employed in transplant settings, examining their indications, complications, and best practices to enhance patient outcomes” Milczarek et al (2025).
Open-source software and hardware for tracking blood vessel diameter – Full Text
“VasoTracker 2 is an open-source platform that combines versatile vessel diameter tracking software with modular low-cost hardware components for vascular physiology research” Lee et al (2025).
Neonatal vascular access patient-centered framework
“The ‘7-Rights Framework for Neonatal VA’ emerged through international expert consensus. This framework uses the concept of patient rights, the ‘7-Rights’ – Right Patient, Right Care Team, Right Comfort Measures, Right VA Device, Right Blood Vessel, Right Care of the Infusion and Device, and Right Therapy Duration and Device Removal to integrate best evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and family involvement” van Rens et al (2025).
Impact of obesity on the provision of emergency medical services – Full Text
“Obtaining vascular access in individuals with obesity is frequently hampered by anatomical constraints, often requiring ultrasound-guided cannulation or intraosseous access” Czapla et al (2025).
Analysis of subclavian venous catheterization – Full Text
“It was concluded that other catheterization methods (jugular, femoral) are more frequently preferred during anesthesiology residency training. Encouraging trainees to perform subclavian catheterization under ultrasound guidance could be more beneficial in managing critically ill patients during the specialization process” Yalçınkaya et al (2025).
Impact of edema severity on basilic and superficial femoral vein diameter
“Edema significantly narrows the basilic vein but spares the superficial femoral vein; if further swelling is anticipated, avoid basilic PICC placement and instead use the superficial femoral vein, of which the diameter remains comparatively stable” Tang et al (2025).
Vascular access for adult emergency patients in the resuscitation room – Full Text
“The first part of the guideline provides general recommendations for vascular access in the resuscitation room in adults, whereas the second part describes specific recommendations and strategies for particular emergency situations” Struck et al (2025).
Safety of femorally inserted central catheters
“When inserted using modern protocols and technologies, FICCs offer a safe and effective alternative for oncology patients without viable upper-body venous access” Parejo Arrondo et al (2025).
Vascular access team in a rural community hospital
“This article discusses the implementation of a 24-hour VAT, the barriers and outcomes, and many positive benefits of specialized vascular nurses in a rural community hospital” Jungck et al (2025).
Assessing the risk of vascular access device tampering
“The pilot of the assessment and program found successful identification of patients at risk for VAD misuse, and interventions were put in place to decrease risk to the patient and hospital” Eastridge et al (2025).
Testing a novel vascular access device in a rabbit model
“The results in this study confirm the feasibility of using a rabbit model for further testing and suggest that repeated arterial cannulation with the novel device may be safe and effective for hemodialysis” Pedrotty et al (2025).
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return uncovered during central venous catheterization – Full Text
“Imaging confirmed a previously undiagnosed left-sided PAPVR, with drainage of the left upper pulmonary vein into the left jugular vein. The central line was removed and replaced on the contralateral side” Thomaidis et al (2025).
Medical device self-efficacy scale
“The 12-item scale is reliable and valid for assessing nursing students’ perceived competencies with medical devices” Gürdap and Cengiz (2025).
Radiation safety in interventional nephrology – Full Text
“This narrative review discusses the theoretical and practical principles of radiation management in fluoroscopy-guided procedures and is intended as a primer for trainees and nephrologists working in interventional settings” Yaxley (2025).
Misplacement of a femoral venous catheter into the ascending lumbar vein – Full Text
“This case report aims to highlight a rare but life-threatening complication of femoral venous catheterization and to describe a novel endovascular technique for its management” Li et al (2025).
Vascular access device selection survey
“The study underscores the need for standardised practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhanced training. Findings highlight opportunities for integrating VAD selection into cancer care certification metrics and fostering partnerships between oncology and vascular access societies” Duggan et al (2025).
Safe vascular access guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists – Full Text
“It is hoped that these guidelines, together with the larger body of work, will improve the care of patients who require vascular access, embed a more holistic approach to vascular access and lifetime vein preservation, and support staff and hospitals with vascular access service development” Johnston et al (2025).
PICC and midline catheter care in the home
“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).
Comparison of vascular access devices in burn patients
“PICCs had a lower risk of catheter-related infection and a similar rate of catheter-related thrombosis than CVCs, particularly femoral CVCs. Multicenter randomized clinical trials are needed to validate these findings in the future” Lang et al (2025).
Study systematically maps vascular access device research – Full Text
“This review reveals that central venous access device research is predominantly focused on insertion and infection prevention while other key parts of nursing practice are under-supported” Takashima et al (2025).
Vascular access catheter length in patients with advanced cancer – Full Text
“The modified medium-length catheter provides better safety, higher satisfaction, and reduced costs, making it a preferred option for patients with advanced cancer” Yu et al (2025).
Reducing plastic in single-use central line insertion packs – Full Text
“This study aimed to collect data on the experiences and views of Australian clinicians who use CVC line insertion packs in paediatric critical care, elicit possible solutions to reduce waste associated with these packs, and to estimate the potential for financial and carbon footprint savings from a refined pack” Seville et al (2025).
Clinical practice guideline on vascular access for haemodialysis – Full Text
“This guideline is written primarily for doctors and nurses working in dialysis centres and related areas of medicine in the UK, and is an update of a previous version written in 2015” Aitken et al (2025).
Quality of life vascular access device questionnaire for chemotherapy patients – Full Text
“For this study, the Quality of Life Vascular Access Device (QoLVAD) questionnaire was administered to assess the impact of these devices (abovementioned catheters) on the patients’ daily lives. routine However, no Brazilian Portuguese version of the questionnaire exists, hindering its use among Brazilian patients” Ponte et al (2025).
Choosing a venodilatation method in hypotensive patients
“In this study, we investigated which venodilatation method is most appropriate for hypotensive patients, a group in whom vascular access is predicted to be difficult” Şirin et al (2025).
Integrating central venous and arterial line placement training – Full Text
“This manuscript examines the use of respiratory therapists (RTs) to perform central venous and arterial line placements to address the lack of available staff to perform these procedures” McClay et al (2025).
Strategy to address future challenges in intravenous therapy
“Vascular access devices, including peripheral intravenous catheters, are widely utilized for intravenous therapy in hospitals; however, they are associated with risks and complications. Nearly 50% of these catheters are removed in an unplanned manner, which exacerbates the problem of catheter-associated bloodstream infections, leading to serious consequences such as increased mortality and higher hospital costs” Rodríguez-Calero et al (2025).