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Prediction of PICC-associated thrombotic complications – Full Text

"This retrospective cohort study, conducted in adherence to TRIPOD + AI guidelines, developed and compared five machine learning models for predicting PICC-associated thrombotic complications using data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database" Xia et al (2026).

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Systematic review of pharmacists in OPAT – Full Text

"The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that the involvement of pharmacists was associated with improvements in process outcomes such as adherence to drug monitoring protocols, but associations with health outcomes were less consistent. Further studies with robust protocols are required" Elmasry et al (2026).

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Antimicrobial IV dressings – Full Text

"Glucose chlorhexidine antimicrobial dressings significantly reduce catheter insertion site infections and overall CRBSI incidence, demonstrating their clinical value in preventing infection in patients receiving CRRT" Zhang et al (2026).

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Medical skills curriculum for neonatal transport teams – Full Text

"This study identified and prioritised medical skills for physicians and non-physician healthcare professionals on neonatal transport teams, which supports the development of simulation-based training aligned with the clinical complexity and interdisciplinary nature of neonatal transport" Bay et al (2026).

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Home parenteral support in severe Gitelman syndrome – Full Text

"In this case report, we illustrate the presentation of severe GS, highlight the necessity of daily intravenous electrolyte replacement in such cases, and emphasize how collaborative management between nephrology and teams experienced in long-term catheter care can be crucial in optimizing treatment, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing quality of life" Martin et al (2026).

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Improving placement of central venous catheters

"The project not only improved compliance with evidence-based bundles in the placement of CVCs in 22 hospitals, but also resulted in an evidence-based procedure and audit checklist, which can be applied at other sites" Zhou et al (2026).

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Peripheral intravenous cannulation clinical practice standards

"The study found that nurses' knowledge and practice of PIVC care were primarily influenced by educational qualification and formal training. Graduate and postgraduate nurses, as well as those who received formal training, demonstrated higher knowledge and practice" Singh et al (2026).

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