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Recurrent CRBSI in patients requiring long-term vascular access – Full Text

"Patients requiring long-term vascular access are at risk of experiencing recurrent or relapsing infections. Decisions to remove and replace these devices when infected depend on their clinical status, the pathogen involved, options for alternative access sites, the risk of mechanical complications or loss of access with attempted catheter replacement, and interruptions of care plans" Mermel et al (2026).

Drainage of propofol extravasation- Full Text

"This case describes drainage through a pre-existing intravenous tract after failed catheter aspiration and needle drainage. The maneuver was nonstandard, cannot be considered an alternative to guideline-directed surgical assessment or washout, and should not delay urgent surgical evaluation when compartment syndrome or ongoing neurovascular compromise is suspected" Taffache (2026).

Central venous occlusion in hemodialysis patients – Full Text

"Catheter exchange and endovascular treatment for central venous occlusion are safe and effective. Percutaneous superior vena cava puncture provides a valuable salvage option for this complex population, supporting durable long-term vascular access" Zhang et al (2026).

Music listening during chemotherapy – Full Text

"This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a brief nurse-led receptive music listening intervention delivered during chemotherapy infusion on mood, relaxation, and pain" Anguela-Maydeu et al (2026).

Assessing infusion phlebitis risk – Full Text

"To construct and validate the content of a scale for assessing the risk of phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients using peripheral intravenous therapy" Furlan and Lima (2026).

Vascular devices in extremely preterm infants – Full Text

"To explore global practices in vascular device selection, securement, and monitoring for extremely preterm infants, and to assess regional variation" Mishra et al (2026).

Insertion techniques for peripherally inserted central catheter placement – Full Text

"The one-step sheath insertion technique did not demonstrate non-inferiority to the conventional two-step technique for first-attempt sheath insertion success. Although less severe intraoperative puncture-site bleeding was observed with the one-step technique, this secondary finding should be interpreted cautiously" Xu et al (2026).

Tachycardia following central venous catheter insertion – Full Text

"Cardiac arrhythmias are a recognised complication of central venous catheterisation and are usually attributed to mechanical irritation of the endocardium by the guidewire or catheter tip" Bhagoutie et al (2026).

Comparative safety of PICC-ports and chest ports in oncology: A monocentric retrospective cohort study

A new publication on the Comparative safety of PICC-ports and chest ports in oncology: A monocentric retrospective cohort study from the Journal of Vascular Access…

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Central venous catheters for home parenteral nutrition – Full Text

"Non-tunneled, non-implanted centrally inserted CVCs (CICCs) offer bedside insertion; however, evidence on their long-term safety in home care remains limited" Oniwa et al (2026).

Essential oil aromatherapy for children undergoing implantable port access

"Essential oil aromatherapy may effectively reduce reported anxiety scores among younger patients, though this study was underpowered due to its small sample size, and further research is needed to determine the extent of its efficacy" Nolen et al (2026).

Simulator for teaching ultrasound-guided PICC placement

"A porcine tissue-based ultrasound-capable simulator may be a feasible and accessible tool for early ultrasound-guided PICC training and was associated with better early performance in selected probe-handling and puncture behaviors during the first clinical case after training" Deng et al (2026).