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Trainee experience with CVAD insertion training – Full Text

"These findings highlight trainees' perceptions of critical gaps in CVAD training, emphasising the need for structured multimodal education, standardised competency assessments, and improved access to training resources across diverse ICU settings" Parikh et al (2026).

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Antimicrobial lock solution dwell time – Full Text

"Optimal ALS dwell time depends on the antimicrobial agent. Vancomycin and linezolid locks require daily replacement, whereas daptomycin, tigecycline, and teicoplanin locks maintain therapeutic concentrations for up to 7 days" Bustos et al (2026).

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Blood and body fluid exposure reporting – Full Text

"This study aimed to compare BBFE prevalence, reporting practices, and HCWs' knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors, and identify predictors of BBFE and failure to report incidents over a ten-year period at a tertiary medical center" Kaddour et al (2026).

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Prediction of unplanned PICC removal – Full Text

"Unplanned extubation of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC-UE) in patients with cancer has been linked to factors including women, diabetes, thrombosis history, valved catheter, double-lumen catheter, and self-management" Yang et al (2026).

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Endovascular retrieval of a lost guidewire – Full Text

"This case highlights the importance of procedural vigilance, adherence to standardized protocols, and early intervention to mitigate the risks associated with retained intravascular foreign bodies" Qadir Nawabi et al (2026).

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