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How to adjust a dislodged implanted port

"A 50-year-old lady receiving venous port implantation for chemotherapy was found with a catheter disconnected from the port and dislodged into the right ventricle” Guo et al (2025).

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Vein access points for IV port implantation

"To compare the safety and efficacy of the Internal Jugular Vein and the Axillary Vein access points for port-a-cath implantation in cancer patients undergoing systemic intravenous treatments” Pignataro et al (2025).

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Inadvertent intra-arterial injection – Full Text

"Accidental intra-arterial injection of medications is rare but can have devastating results. There have been many case reports written over the years illustrating this issue and the various sequelae, ranging from minimal impact on the patient to permanent tissue damage and even limb amputation" Johnson et al (2025).

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Nursing care in ketamine infusions – Full Text

"This scoping review will map the available evidence on nursing care provided to adults receiving ketamine infusion for pain management in hospitals and outpatient clinics” Leal et al (2025).

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Portable infusion pump evaluation – Full Text

"The electronic pumps maintained consistent flow rates across various conditions, whereas elastomeric balloon pumps exhibited variable rates influenced by time and temperature, increasing the risk of medication overdose. Bolus dosing accuracy was clinically satisfactory for all pump mechanisms” Sekiguchi et al (2025).

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