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Peripheral IV catheter longevity with ultrasound guidance in the PICU

"In this single-center experience of using USGPIV placement over 28 months (2016-2018), USGPIV placement was associated with greater catheter longevity. These findings suggest that USGPIV placement is potentially a means for improving PIV insertion and maintenance" Amorese et al (2026).

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Pediatric contrast media administration

"This study surveyed CT radiographers about their knowledge of contrast dye use in children and the practices they use in clinical care. This study found that many radiographers lacked knowledge in important safety and dosing areas, even though most felt confident about making changes to contrast protocols" Rawashdeh et al (2026).

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Tunneled catheters and infective events in haemodialysis – Full Text

"IJV access remains preferred; when IJV is unavailable, femoral TCC placement may be an acceptable alternative from an infection-risk perspective, but this must be weighed against thrombotic and limb complications, including deep vein thrombosis, which were not systematically ascertained in this study" Bay et al (2026).

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OPAT pathway for skin and soft tissue infections – Full Text

"A national OPAT SSTI pathway has been successfully developed and rolled out across approximately 91% of the adult population in Scotland, including remote and rural areas. Further work to evaluate use and wider rollout is ongoing" Seaton et al (2026).

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