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Antimicrobial locks for CLABSI prevention

"This review highlights the need for well-designed studies to determine the clinical effectiveness of antimicrobial locks for primary and secondary CLABSI prevention in specific pediatric populations and to determine whether there is differential impact by lock type" L'Etoile et al (2026).

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Extravasation quality improvement initiative

"Peripheral intravenous infiltration and extravasation injuries (PIVIEs) in pediatric patients are a significant yet underrecognized source of preventable harm, often due to inconsistent detection and limited standardization. This study implemented a structured quality improvement initiative to enhance early detection, classification, and management of PIVIEs at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, supporting the institution's goal of zero preventable harm" MacKinnon et al (2026).

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Game-based learning for intravenous cannulation training

"Most participants reported that training increased their confidence in performing intravenous cannulation. This finding highlights the success of the training programme in enhancing the practical skills of students" Vural et al (2026).

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Pain management for PICC placement in neonates

"Based on available evidence, opioids probably reduce pain associated with PICC placement in neonates. Topical anesthetics and acetaminophen were not demonstrated to be effective. Further research is necessary to guide healthcare professionals in implementing optimal pain management for this procedure" Tabbara et al (2025).

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Success rate of intravenous catheter placement in dogs

"This study determined the success rate of catheter placement in animals by veterinary nursing students. This study identified the points at which beginners are likely to make mistakes when placing an IV catheter" Yukawa et al (2025).

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Therapeutic drug monitoring during OPAT – Full Text

"We have demonstrated that drug monitoring is practicable in the OPAT setting of a large institution with no on-site analytical capability. Current dosage regimens result in acceptable PK-PD target attainment. Our findings provide an initial step towards supporting TDM in OPAT" Wilson et al (2026).

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