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Stuck pediatric implantable port removal

"Long-term central venous catheters removal is often complicated by peri catheter adhesions and calcification. Owing to the risk of significant complications, removal should be performed only when clinically indicated and preferably in specialized centers with access to interventional radiology and cardiac surgery" Bawazir et al (2026).

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Neonatal PICC-associated phlebitis – Full Text

"The incidence of PICC-associated phlebitis was high among preterm infants with PICCs in NICU. Non-central PICCs, number of attempts for successful insertions ≥ 5 times, and lower limb venous catheterization served as risk factors of PICC-associated phlebitis among preterm infants" Sun et al (2026).

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Retained CVC in pediatric patients

"This review analyzes existing literature and clinical experience to highlight mechanisms of catheter adherence and embolization, with a focus on pediatric-specific challenges" Gismondi et al (2026).

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Review of the need for bed rest after CVC removal

"According to numerous evidence-based articles and procedures, bed rest is recommended after central venous catheter, femoral arterial catheter, femoral intra-aortic balloon pump, or femoral cardiac catheterization sheath removal" Miller (2026).

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Review of blood culture diversion devices

"Blood culture diversion (BCD), particularly via blood culture diversion devices (BCDDs), has emerged as a promising strategy to reduce BCC. BCDDs divert initial blood flow likely contaminated with skin flora, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy" Otter et al (2026).

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Vascular access in neonates and children

"In this manuscript, we describe alternative approaches for establishing vascular access in pediatric patients, especially those with conditions that contraindicate conventional access methods" Drucker et al (2026).

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Intravenous electrolyte replacement for critically ill oncology patients

"The intensive care unit intravenous order set adherence rate revealed issues with administration of potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. In response, the interprofessional intensive care unit team implemented an electronic health record feature that displays the most recent electrolyte laboratory result for nurse review before electrolyte administration" England et al (2026).

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