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Testing a novel vascular access device in a rabbit model

"The results in this study confirm the feasibility of using a rabbit model for further testing and suggest that repeated arterial cannulation with the novel device may be safe and effective for hemodialysis" Pedrotty et al (2025).

IVTEAM

Impact of blood diversion during blood culture collection

"This quality improvement study reports a 34.45% reduction in contamination rates using the initial specimen blood diversion technique. Although there was a significant decrease in the rate of contamination, we were unable to achieve a rate of less than 1.0% without a sterile closed system device" Moore et al (2025).

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Misplaced right internal jugular catheter – Full Text

"This case demonstrates that if, on an X-ray, right IJV vascular access appears to be crossing the mediastinum to the left, resembling a mirror image of left IJV placement, it may be located in the arch of the aorta. It is likely that the placement was not image-guided, and the backflow check was not interpreted" Atlani et al (2025).

IVTEAM

CVC insertion by vascular access team

"Nurse-driven central line insertion (NDCLI) programs offer a proactive approach to address these challenges by empowering trained vascular access nurses to perform CVC and AC insertions" Girgenti et al (2025).

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When to remove implantable vascular access ports – Full Text

"In patients with breast cancer who do not require regular intravenous administration, it may be recommended to consider removing the infusion port after 2 years to reduce the risks of secondary catheterization and reduce medical costs, unless irreversible adverse events affect the correct use of the PORT" Luo et al (2025).

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Central line-associated blood stream infections in newborns – Full Text

"While no novel prevention strategies with robust evidence have emerged, sustained declines in CLABSI rates in many NICUs and networks over the past decades highlight the importance of a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to implement and maintain best practices" Dimopoulou et al (2025).

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