IVUPDATE from IVTEAM
Implementation of central venous access device care bundles – Full Text
“PDSA-based CLABSI bundle implementation was feasible and associated with an early reduction in CLABSI rates; however, system-level and resource constraints limited sustained improvement” Prawira et al (2026).
Pediatric PICC dislodgement rates – Full Text
“Abdominal wall-tunneled femoral PICCs significantly reduce dislodgement risk and prolong indwelling time, providing a stable central venous access for pediatric oncology patients requiring long-term therapy” Yang et al (2026).
Anti-infection double lumen CVC bundle – Full Text
“The bundle included a double-lumen noble metal alloy-coated CVC and chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings. This study evaluated whether the bundle was associated with a reduction in catheter-related infections” Lazarevic Lindblad et al (2026).
Impact of ID pharmacist review of OPAT services – Full Text
“We previously characterized a reduction in unscheduled care following implementation of ID pharmacist review of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy plans for patients discharging from acute care” Ross et al (2026).
Upper arm PICC-port placement in breast cancer patients – Full Text
“This study describes our experience in managing three breast cancer patients with PLSVC and proposes a safe and efficient approach for port placement” Gao et al (2026).
Nurse-led vascular access team
“The implementation of a nurse-led VAST improved efficiency and safety of vascular access, demonstrating fewer insertion attempts, longer dwell times, and lower complication rates” Latos (2026).
Catheter-to-vein ratio definitions
“The catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR), a key modifiable thrombosis risk factor that primarily influences stasis, lacks a universal definition, causing variability in measurement, thresholds, and clinical use” Ahmed et al (2026).
Implanted port flush frequency
“Findings suggest that prolonged intervals between flushes may increase risks associated with stagnant IVAP contents. This research highlights the need for further studies to establish safe and evidence-based flush frequencies” Sarver et al (2026).
Extravasation of therapeutic radioligands – Full Text
“We describe two cases of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA extravasation, evaluated using a fully automated, time-resolved dosimetric workflow supporting evidence-based conservative management” Salvadori et al (2026).
Home parenteral nutrition hospital readmission rates
“The objective of this research was to evaluate hospital readmissions in patients newly discharged on HPN and to determine the 30-day hospital readmission rate, the mean number of days to hospital readmission, the day of the week of hospital discharge on HPN for readmissions, and the cause of readmission” Ivanov et al (2026).
Initiating hemodialysis with a central venous catheter
“We evaluated whether there has been an increase in the placement of an AVF or AVG in the first six months after dialysis initation to offset the increase in patients starting dialysis with a CVC” Allon et al (2026).
Central venous access device-associated skin impairment
“To investigate the current status and influencing factors of PICC/CVC-related central vascular access device-associated skin impairment (CASI) in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)” Wang et al (2026).
Ethical considerations in the use of indwelling IV in persons who use injection drugs – Full Text
“Clinicians and hospital systems often struggle with the question of whether to place indwelling catheters for long-term antibiotics in persons who inject drugs (PWID)” Green et al (2026).
PICC associated symptomatic upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis – Full Text
“Epilepsy after traumatic brain injury can cause unexpected PICC distortion, markedly increasing UEDVT risk. If the catheter is still required and keeps patent, maintaining it in situ with carefully escalated anticoagulation may be a safe management strategy” Chen (2026).
Non-central malposition of PICC tip in neonates – Full Text
“To investigate the risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) tip in neonates admitted to the neonatal surgical department, compare the malposition rates across different insertion sites in disease types, and explore whether different diseases affect PICC tip malposition” Mai et al (2026).
Totally implantable catheter position in female patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to evaluate the change in the position of totally implantable venous access devices in patients with mammary hypertrophy compared to patients without this condition, in both supine and upright positions” Portugal et al (2026).
Paediatric central venous access devices – Full Text
“To develop an evidence and gap map (EGM) to identify, categorise, and visualise paediatric evidence on interventions aimed at improving CVAD outcomes” Kleidon et al (2026).
Central venous access strategies in elderly patients with dysphagia – Full Text
“In this cohort of elderly patients with dysphagia receiving long-term parenteral nutrition, ICVAP use was associated with longer survival compared with NT-CVC, while no significant survival difference was observed between PICC and ICVAP” Rong et al (2026).
The economic cost of vascular access in cardiac arrest – Full Text
“Over the study period, IO use increased and generated substantially higher device costs. In the absence of proven clinical superiority, an IV-first strategy with selective IO use appears economically preferable” Marouk et al (2026).
Extravasation risk from gravity-driven and pump-assisted infusion methods – Full Text
“Gravity-driven and pump-assisted infusion methods differ in dilution and flow dynamics, which directly affect the extravasated dose. This study aimed to extend and validate an analytical model for quantitative comparison of extravasation-related dosimetric risks between both strategies and to inform clinical protocol optimization” Lienhardt et al (2026).
Updated OPAT good practice recommendations 2026 – Full Text
“As previously, these updated GPRs for OPAT in adults and children will support delivery of safe and effective OPAT by providing a set of quality indicators for OPAT in the UK regardless of the setting or service model” Noble et al (2026).
Gadopentetate dimeglumine extravasation – Full Text
“This case underscores the potential severity of cutaneous complications resulting from GBCA extravasation, especially in high-risk patients with chemotherapy-induced vascular vulnerability or diminished tissue integrity” Zhang et al (2026).