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Extravasation injuries requiring plastic surgery – Full Text

"In this cohort of severe extravasation injuries requiring surgical consultation, the use of subcutaneous wash-out was associated with fewer severe complications accountable to its protective effect as well as correct patient selection as subcutaneous wash-out is not suitable for the treatment of necrosis or infection" Milewski et al (2026).

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CLABSI assessment tool – Full Text

"The CLABSI assessment tool was highly accepted by ICU nurses. Most items align with current evidence-based guidelines. Some items reflect interventions proven effective in clinical practice, even exceeding guideline recommendations" Chi et al (2026).

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Automated ambulatory central line data capture and calculations

"The project aimed to automate the collection of central line (CL) information from the electronic health record (EHR) and the calculation of ambulatory CL days to within a 5% variance rate compared with the manual process to monitor and improve A-CLABSI rates" Martinez et al (2026).

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Risk prediction model for PICC-related thrombosis – Full Text

"This study aimed to identify independent risk factors associated with peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thrombosis (PICC-RVT) in patients undergoing radiotherapy and to develop a risk prediction model to support early identification and inform targeted preventive strategies" Lin et al (2026).

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Impact of the RNAO vascular access guideline

"The implementation of the RNAO Vascular Access Guideline was associated with a statistically and clinically significant reduction in phlebitis rates. These findings support the use of structured implementation strategies in improving vascular access care" Blanco Betes et al (2026).

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Preventing PICC-related complications among pediatric patients

"Standardization, refinement, and continuous monitoring under the PICC-QMS provide a practical, reproducible framework for integrating high-quality PICC care into routine practice, offering a potential reference model for other high-risk populations" Yu et al (2026).

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