IVUPDATE from IVTEAM
Adverse events associated with umbilical vascular catheters in NICU – Full Text
“A risk prediction model has been developed to identify infants at a greater risk of an adverse event associated with umbilical arterial catheters. The model needs to be externally validated before it can be implemented into clinical practice” Gibson et al (2025).
Fluid balance management bundle in critically ill children
“To report the feasibility of a fluid management practice bundle and describe the pre- vs. post-implementation prevalence and odds of cumulative fluid balance greater than 10% in critically ill pediatric patients with respiratory failure” Foglia et al (2025).
Midline catheter for treating diabetic patients
“In a prospective study we found that in hospitalized patients with diabetes the use of mid line venous catheter (MVC) resulted in a significantly lower rate of vascular complications than short cannulas” Rivas et al (2025).
Short-term central venous catheter CLABSI – Full Text
“The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidences of colonization and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in short-term CVCs in the elective surgery setting, as well as to analyze the related risk factors” Becerra-Bolaños et al (2025).
Ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein access – Full Text
“The novel lateral in-plane short-axis approach for IJV cannulation is a non-inferior alternative with a lower incidence of posterior vessel wall puncture compared to the conventional approach” Kalina et al (2025).
Tunneled central venous catheters for home hemodialysis – Full Text
“An expert panel of clinicians was convened by Outset Medical, a manufacturer of hemodialysis systems, to review the literature and generate consensus recommendations regarding the use of CVCs for HHD. Consistent with the most recent Kidney Disease Outcomes vascular access guidelines, the end-stage kidney disease life plan should be created via shared decision making for modality choices, with the corresponding dialysis access individualized for the patient, and for whom a CVC may represent the most appropriate vascular access to provide HHD” Aragon et al (2024).
Impact of therapeutic play on children during IV catheterization – Full Text
“To verify the effects of instructional therapeutic play on the behavior of children during the first attempt at peripheral intravenous catheterization” Santos et al (2025).
Vascular access complications in hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal failure remain critical global health challenges, with vascular access complications posing significant obstacles in hemodialysis management” Roşu et al (2025).
PICC outcomes in hematological cancer patients – Full Text
“This review aimed to examine if there is any difference in the risk of thrombosis and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) with the use of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and conventional central venous catheters (CVC) in hematological cancer patients” Ge and Zheng (2025).
Adult difficult intravenous access scale translation into Brazilian Portuguese – Full Text
“To cross-culturally adapt and analyze the metric properties of the Adult Difficult Intravenous Access Scale into Brazilian Portuguese” Monteiro et al (2025).
CRBSI among hemodialysis patients – Full Text
“Over 50% of patients developed CRBSI and gram-positive bacteria were the major causative bacteria. Associated factors were multifactorial and preventive care would be ideal to reduce the number of CRBSI based on these findings” Costantine et al (2025).
Infection risk in Danish blood donors – Full Text
“We aimed to investigate if iron deficiency was associated with infection susceptibility in a large cohort of healthy individuals” Brøns et al (2025).
Occupational health problems in pathology – Full Text
“The study highlights substantial occupational health challenges among Indian pathologists, particularly musculoskeletal issues, needlestick and cut injuries, eye strain, and adverse effects of formalin exposure” Kanungo et al (2024).
Vascular access device complications in pregnancy
“The objectives are 3-fold: (1) discuss indications and contraindications, approach to placement, and associated complications for PICC lines, arterial catheters, centrally inserted central catheters, and peripheral intravenous catheters; (2) review available data regarding complications associated with these catheters in pregnancy; and (3) propose an evidence-based approach to clinical decision making regarding vascular access in 2 clinical scenarios among pregnant patients” Sarosi et al (2025).
Repeated peripheral IV catheterization in neonates
“The aim of this study was describe the clinical characteristics of neonates requiring multiple PIVCs during hospitalization. A secondary case series of neonates requiring three or more PIVCs during their admission were identified from a cohort admitted to an Australian Neonatal Unit between October 2020 and February 2021” Hall et al (2025).
Home intravenous diuretic administration for heart failure – Full Text
“Intravenous (IV) diuretic administration is essential for treating worsening HF. Emerging strategies include home-based IV diuretic therapy administration; however, limited practical implementation guidance is available. This scoping review aims to summarize the literature on home IV diuretic administration for HF patients, focusing on the interventions’ characteristics, and facilitators and barriers to its implementation” Krauter et al (2025).
Red blood cell transfusions in NICU
“Large variation in transfusion practice remains between Dutch NICUs despite a national guideline. Extreme prematurity and cumulative blood draws were associated with increased use of RBC transfusions” Heeger et al (2025).
Enhanced adult DIVA score in an emergency department
“The EA-DIVA scale, originally validated in a preoperative setting, was effectively implemented for the first time in the ED. This study established a lower cutoff score for expert intervention utilizing ultrasound guidance compared with previous applications of the EA-DIVA scale” Petta et al (2025).
Use of a midline catheter for apheresis
“We present a single institutional experience with 78 patients, who underwent a total of 87 apheresis procedures after placement of a midline catheter” Bansal et al (2025).
Algorithm to reduce blood culture false positives
“Overusing blood cultures (BCxs) can lead to false positives, unnecessary antibiotics, and increased healthcare costs. Despite studies on inpatient BCx algorithms, none have focused on cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) patients, with complex postoperative care and invasive devices” Seidelman et al (2024).
Oral vancomycin induced flushing syndrome – Full Text
“Oral vancomycin is a first-line treatment for CDI. Vancomycin has been widely reported to induce flushing syndrome (also known as Red man syndrome), a well-known hypersensitivity reaction mostly occurs after intravenous administration. However, a few cases of flushing syndrome due to oral vancomycin have been reported” Zeng et al (2024).
Predictive model for central venous catheter-associated thrombosis
“The predictive model for CRT developed using machine learning algorithms demonstrates good discrimination and clinical applicability among abdominal surgery patients, offering valuable guidance for CRT prevention strategies” Li et al (2025).