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Evaluation of hazardous drug surface contamination

"Risks of occupational exposures to hazardous drugs (HDs) have been documented and identified as needing to be monitored. To decrease potential exposures in a community hospital, this project evaluated the impact of implementing a hazardous drug wipe sampling technology (BD HD Check system; BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ) and accompanying environmental procedures, risk level scoring assessment, and recordkeeping tools on identifying HD surface contamination" Hayes-Porter and Shay (2025).

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Central venous catheter-related thrombosis

"This article reports a case of end-stage kidney disease with long-term dialysis catheter use, resulting in central vein stenosis and the rare complication of combined chylothorax and chylopericardium" Tharapoom et al (2025).

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PICC tunnel length – Full Text

"Tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are crucial for delivering long-term intravenous therapies to cancer patients. We compared PICC-related complications among different patient groups and identify potential factors contributing to these complications" Li et al (2025).

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Needlestick and sharp injuries in healthcare – Full Text

"The study highlights the ongoing issue of NSIs among HCWs, especially inexperienced interns. While training programs have shown promise in reducing NSI rates, the high incidence of safety devices not being effectively utilized underscores the need for continuous education and hands-on training to enhance safety practices and prevent NSIs in healthcare settings" Wong et al (2025).

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Comparison between arm port and chest port

"This study reveals no significant differences in the incidence of infections, catheter occlusion, thrombosis, exudation, fibrin sheath, catheter malposition, fracture, pneumothorax, and malfunction between the two implanted venous access ports" Wei et al (2025).

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Central venous catheter placement in patients with hypotensive trauma

"No significant difference was found in overall central venous catheter success rate by practitioner type, but attendings were more successful at subclavian lines, and, on average, approximately 1 minute faster. Patient condition and skill level should be considered when providing trainees with the opportunity to place central venous catheter in hypotensive patients, particularly at the subclavian location" Dumas et al (2025).

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