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Intranasal fentanyl in preterm infants undergoing PICC placement – Full Text

"The objectives of this blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) were to assess the feasibility of conducting a definitive RCT of IN fentanyl for PICC placement in preterm infants and evaluate the acceptability and adoption of IN fentanyl for procedural pain management in the NICU" Tabbara et al (2025).

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Subcutaneous biologic drug development – Full Text

"In conclusion, making minimal drug formulation concentration changes to an IV biologic formulation may reduce the risk, time commitment, and cost associated with developing a SC biologic formulation. Further education is needed around the transition of traditional IV formulations to low-concentration, large-volume SC formulations utilizing delivery formats such as an SC infusion pump or OBDS" Desai et al (2025).

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Antineoplastic extravasation management guideline

"This guideline summarizes evidence-based interventions for the management of extravasation of antineoplastic vesicants or irritants with vesicant properties to guide clinical care" Thomas et al (2025).

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Vascular access device selection survey

"The study underscores the need for standardised practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhanced training. Findings highlight opportunities for integrating VAD selection into cancer care certification metrics and fostering partnerships between oncology and vascular access societies" Duggan et al (2025).

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Extravasation detection in neonates

"To examine the evidence on SPC infiltration and extravasation complications in neonates, focusing on incidence, risk factors, detection tools, research gaps, and opportunities for standardization" van Rens et al (2025).

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Impact of IV drug shortages on patient safety

"Almost half (44%) of the survey respondents reported shortages impacting hematology and oncology medications. These shortages resulted in interrupted, modified, or delayed chemotherapy regimens (e.g., reduced doses, treatment withheld if noncurative intent) and significantly impacted health care organizations' clinical and operational resources, increased the risk for medication errors, and negatively affected the quality of patient care" Bertagnoli et al (2025).

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Infusion pump cybersecurity issues

"We present a DDoS attack that alters the pump's operation, potentially leading to over-infusion or under-infusion of medication. We then assess the implications of these security flaws on patient safety and device reliability" Lu et al (2025).

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Confirmation of central line placement in neonates

"To assess the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound against single or multiple check X-rays done to confirm central line position. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit from March 2023 to March 2024" Bhatia et al (2025).

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