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Multimodal CLABSI prevention – Full Text
“A staged, multimodal intervention was associated with a significant decreasing trend in CLABSI incidence over time, suggesting a potential benefit of comprehensive infection prevention strategies in ICU settings” Chung et al (2026).
Residual deposits in implanted intravenous ports – Full Text
“These findings suggest a link between flow dynamics and deposit accumulation, indicating that revisions to nursing guidelines-including standardized insertion, increased flushing volumes, and simulation-based competency training-may help support improved port function and potentially lower complication risks” Fu et al (2026).
Review of intravenous smart pump alarms – Full Text
“Downstream occlusion, air-in-line, infusion-complete, and upstream occlusion alarms dominated the 2 years of alarm data, generating the majority of the 5 million IVSP alarms” Nyarko et al (2026).
Accuracy of vein identification methods for vascular access
“Vein assessment via standard visualization/palpation effectively rules out inappropriate sites and should trigger early ultrasound escalation. However, clinically “suitable” veins are frequently suboptimal on ultrasound, supporting broader use of ultrasound to guide initial cannulation decisions” Bahl 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).
Vascular access in neonates under 1000 grams
“Ultrasound-guided nT-CICCs are associated with significantly lower rates of infectious and mechanical complications compared with n-PICCs in ELBW neonates” Capasso et al (2026).
Sharps injuries in German healthcare workers – Full Text
“Despite the implementation of safety-engineered devices (SEDs) in Germany, percutaneous sharps injuries (PSIs) caused by medical devices remain a major occupational risk for healthcare workers” Dulon 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).
Current practices in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
“The majority of healthcare facilities implement OPAT through a formal structure. However, several challenges continue to hinder its routine implementation. Ongoing efforts to address implementation barriers are crucial for strengthening existing services and supporting the expansion of new services” Mohammed et al (2026).
Antibiofilm efficacy of stabilised hypochlorous acid
“Stabilised HOCl demonstrated substantial antibiofilm activity while preserving cellular morphology under the conditions tested. These findings suggest that HOCl may represent a promising candidate for catheter-related infection prevention, although further studies incorporating functional cytotoxicity assays are required” Daştan et al (2026).
Management of intravenous infusion in patients with aggressive behavior – Full Text
“The intravenous infusion management protocol developed on the basis of Donabedian’s theory is both rigorous and targeted, providing a foundation for the comprehensive management of intravenous infusion in patients with aggressive behavior” Liu 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).
Racial disparities in healthcare-associated infections – Full Text
“Racial and ethnic disparities were observed in rates of HAIs, specifically for CLABSI and HO-CDI. However, conclusions are limited by the substantial heterogeneity present. Further research characterizing social determinants of health driving these disparities is needed” Perez et al (2026).
Clinical outcomes during a national intravenous fluid shortage – Full Text
“Reductions in IV fluid utilization, diuretic administration, and length of stay were observed following an IV fluid conservation intervention. Our strategies offer a framework for health systems facing similar shortages with the potential to improve clinical outcomes” Johnson et al (2026).
Preoperative venography prior to port implantation – Full Text
“Given the limitations of ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) placement in detecting venous abnormalities and predicting pinch-off syndrome, this study evaluates whether preoperative venography can improve surgical planning and reduce complications by identifying these anatomical risks prior to implantation” Yan et al (2026).
Vasoactive drug syringe infusion pump changeover – Full Text
“This review highlights the need for evidence-based guidelines for syringe pump changeover methods. Standardized procedures and optimized protocols for automated/smart syringe pumps can minimize errors, improve drug delivery accuracy, and enhance critical care quality” Li et al (2026).
Treatment of central line-associated bloodstream infection – Full Text
“The guideline comprises 52 recommendations, focusing on adult patients with central venous catheters in the ICU. Part 1 of this guideline focuses on the diagnosis and prevention of CLABSI. In Part 2, we will further analyze the management of catheters following infection and the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents” Guideline working group of Chinese Society of Critical Care et al (2026).
Y-site compatibility of calcium gluconate and benzylpenicillin – Full Text
“The Y-site physical compatibility for both calcium gluconate and benzylpenicillin with the GSP was determined on the basis of visual appearance, turbidity, and pH” Allahham 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).
Effect of peripheral vasopressor protocols on extravasation rates – Full Text
“This review demonstrated that peripheral vasopressor protocols did not yield statistically significant reductions in extravasation rates among patients receiving peripheral vasopressor therapy” Wiseman et al (2026).
Air embolism following peripheral intravenous cannulation – Full Text
“The anatomical distribution, temporal migration, and spontaneous disappearance of the air suggested a benign iatrogenic origin related to peripheral venous access rather than traumatic pathology or contrast administration” Zama et al (2026).
Monitoring smart infusion pumps in adult intensive care units – Full Text
“The results were consistent with other studies, demonstrating drug library compliance ranging from 65% to 80% during the first year of implementation” Narváez-Martínez et al (2026).