Epicutaneo-caval catheter occlusion in neonates – Full Text
“This study demonstrates a low rate of epicutaneo-caval catheters occlusion in neonates receiving parenteral nutrition without heparin infusion. These findings support the safety and feasibility of a heparin-free approach in neonatal central catheter management when standardized care protocols are followed” D’Andrea et al (2025).
Mini-sternotomy for direct right atrial dialysis catheter placement – Full Text
“We report the case of a pediatric patient with kidney failure and bilateral central venous occlusion, in whom conventional dialysis access was no longer feasible. Following multidisciplinary evaluation, a dialysis catheter was surgically inserted directly into the right atrium via a lower mini-sternotomy” Nucera et al (2025).
Mortality outcomes associated with vascular access types in hemodialysis
“Compared with CVCs and AVGs, AVF remains the lowest mortality risk. Early planning and education regarding vascular access are essential to improve long-term outcomes in hemodialysis patients” Miao et al (2025).
Vascular access improvement following COVID-19
“This scoping review aimed to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected vascular access practices and catheter-related complications, with the objective of mapping innovations, identifying emerging trends, and summarizing preventive and therapeutic strategies” Celano et al (2025).
Right subclavian vein catheterisation – Full Text
“In adult cardiac surgical patients, the SC approach achieves faster landmark-guided right subclavian venous access than the approach, without detectable compromises in success or safety” Shanmuka et al (2025).
Selection of central versus peripheral vascular access in patients receiving chemotherapy – Full Text
“This study examined venous access practices (central vs peripheral) for administering antineoplastic agents to patients with solid or hematologic malignancies and assessed the associated educational aspects” Saracino et al (2025).
Parental holding practices in neonatal intensive care units – Full Text
“Healthy parent-infant interaction is crucial for the growth and development of the infant. Specifically, parental holding has substantial health benefits for both the infant and parent” Garavatti et al (2025).
Umbilical catheter and PICC-related outcomes in premature neonates – Full Text
“UVC placement appears to be superior to PICC as the first venous access in preterm infants during the early postnatal period. PICC placement may be less advantageous in the first days of life due to a smaller catheter diameter, technical difficulty, and longer insertion time” Okur et al (2025).
Comparison of PICC versus PICC-port
“For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma requiring long-term treatment (duration >3 months), PICC-ports may be the preferred option compared to PICCs, particularly for those unable to undergo regular catheter maintenance or prioritizing quality of life” Xiao et al (2025).
The Michigan appropriateness guide for intravenous catheters in adult patients with cancer – Full Text
“By developing comprehensive, evidence-informed expert recommendations, the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters in Adult Patients With Cancer (MAGIC-ONC) aims to improve clinical care, reduce complications, support quality improvement efforts, and advance the safety of vascular access for patients with cancer” Major et al (2025).
Comparison of modified midlines versus PICC – Full Text
“Currently, modified midlines and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are used frequently. The present retrospective research aims to assess the use, efficacy, and complications due to modified midlines and PICCs in the treatment of patients in a medical ICU” Long et al (2025).
Identification of the femoral vein
“We aim to determine the accuracy of the anatomical landmark technique for finding the femoral vein vs. the ultrasound-guided technique. We hypothesize that the femoral vein location using anatomical landmarks is, on average, 10 mm or more away from the femoral vein location found using ultrasound” Sonka et al (2025).
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).