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Effect of a liquid crystal vein locator on intravenous catheterization – Full Text
“In this study, the use of a liquid crystal vein locator was associated with a significantly higher first-attempt success rate, fewer puncture attempts, and reduced procedural times for PIVC in young children” Wu et al (2026).
Relationship between specific intravenous products and infusion phlebitis
“High-risk irritants such as caspofungin, ganciclovir, and amiodarone were independently associated with the highest phlebitis risk” Ferraz-Torres et al (2026).
Blood culture contamination rates
“Initial central venous blood culture sampling before CVC insertion is a simple approach that does not generate additional costs and may reduce contamination while preserving accurate pathogen detection, thereby potentially improving diagnostic certainty and supporting antimicrobial stewardship” Hellenthal et al (2026).
Accidental arterial PICC placement in neonatal patients
“This series supports the use of routine immediate POCUS for all neonatal PICC lines and consideration of real-time ultrasound-guided PICC placement. Warning signs of intra-arterial placement include abnormal line trajectory on radiographs, insertion site oozing, high pump pressures and limb ischaemia (including contralateral limb involvement)” Douch et al (2026).
Chlorhexidine bathing in paediatric oncology – Full Text
“Daily bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing skin colonization by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), yet compliance remains suboptimal in many settings” Barman et al (2026).
Midline catheter insertion
“This study explored how nurses trained in midline catheter insertion describe their emotional experiences during the procedure, and how these emotions emerge as they recount their technical actions and interactions with patients” Guillouët et al (2026).
Ultrasound vessel sizing before cannulation
“The catheter gauge and length are often chosen based on visual estimation. Ultrasound allows for the direct measurement of vessel diameter and depth, which may reduce failed attempts, particularly in patients with difficult access and pediatric patients” Linares and Lopes (2026).
Outpatient chemotherapy planning
“It is important to have efficient planning for outpatient chemotherapy to optimize the utilization of resources while maintaining the optimal quality of care services” Bazrafshan et al (2026).
CLABSI risk prediction model for midline and central venous catheters – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to identify independent risk factors for CABSIs and to develop and validate a predictive model for CABSIs in patients with midline catheters, centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs), and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Lafuente-Cabrero et al (2026).
Timeliness of antibiotic administration in suspected CLABSI cases
“This quality improvement initiative significantly improved appropriateness and timeliness of antibiotic delivery in children with PIF presenting with suspected CLABSI through multidisciplinary interventions targeting provider awareness, process standardization, and system-level barriers” Meenan et al (2026).
Documenting correct guidewire position before vessel dilation during CVC insertions
“This study described a quality improvement initiative aimed at increasing the rate of ultrasound documentation of correct guidewire position before vessel dilation during CVC insertions” Biniazan et al (2026).
Acute care dialysis services
“Insourcing dialysis with the Tablo Hemodialysis System at a regional hospital markedly improved multiple clinical and financial metrics with high staff and patient satisfaction” McGill et al (2026).
Migration of peripherally inserted central catheter in a neonate – Full Text
“PICC complications include secondary migration – reported in 4-12% of cases – which may lead to severe infections. In this case, secondary migration likely caused abscess formation, despite correct initial placement” Hemmati et al (2026).
CLABSI antimicrobial resistance trends
“The study demonstrates high CLABSI incidence and alarming levels of AMR, underscoring the urgent need for strengthening infection prevention practices and antimicrobial stewardship in ICUs” Anand et al (2026).
Implantable port tip positioning in adult cancer patients
“These findings support ultrasound-guided SVC-RAJ positioning as a clinically relevant strategy for reducing CRT risk and maintaining reliable venous access in contemporary oncology care pathways” Ling et al (2026).
Impact of a patient-facing video on CHG bathing compliance
“While patients found the video beneficial, future research that includes more diverse patient populations is needed to better understand the long-term impact of a CHG skin treatment educational video” Reynolds et al (2026).
Totally implantable venous access port review – Full Text
“This narrative review presents a review of TIVAP clinical applications and maintenance, incorporating the latest evidence-based strategies for implantation and complication mitigation” Yu et al (2026).
Catheter length prediction formula for bedside PICC placement – Full Text
“This study aimed to validate a landmark-based catheter length prediction formula for bedside peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in a real-world clinical setting, especially in complex environments where advanced navigation technologies may be limited or unsuitable” Kwak et al (2026).
Patient-reported PICC failure – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to assess the utility of a patient-reported outcome measure (EuroQol Five Dimension Five Level (EQ5D-5L)), and patient-reported experience measure (Australian Hospital Patient Experience Question Set (AHPEQS)), to discriminate incidence of PICC failure among adults” Larsen et al (2026).
Standardisation of ready-to-use intravenous antimicrobial preparations – Full Text
“This study supports a more uniform and safer OPAT practice in paediatric HAH units and provides an operational basis for protocol implementation and future evaluation, combining stability evidence for compounded preparations with paediatric administration requirements” Merino-Pardo et al (2026).
Intravenous extravasation report generation – Full Text
“This study advances extravasation management by integrating Visual Question Answering (VQA) technology within the Thammasat University eXtravasation Assessment Tool (TUXAT) framework, designed for generating structured clinical reports” Munthuli et al (2026).
Reducing intravenous vancomycin use and cost savings – Full Text
“A stepwise incorporation of interventions, including education, the development of a novel exit-site scoring tool, and a treatment-based algorithm, resulted in a 78% decrease in IV vancomycin use in our pediatric chronic HD unit within 1 year and an 82% decrease in associated costs” Goswami and Pottanat (2026).