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Catheter-related intracardiac thrombosis in children

"Our findings suggest that intracardiac thrombosis may develop silently in patients with long-term central venous catheters, supporting consideration of routine echocardiographic screening in high-risk subgroups" Arslan et al (2026).

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Daily central line necessity review

"Implementing a standardized smartphrase for daily central line necessity review is a feasible and effective strategy to promote adherence to best practices. The expansion into a system-wide smart link reflects strong provider engagement and institutional support. This approach holds promise for reducing central line days and improving patient safety outcomes" Haney et al (2026).

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Central venous catheter occlusion in pediatric ICU

"As CVCs are left in place, the likelihood of experiencing an occlusion increases. These results support prior studies that show CVCs often can fail before completion of intended therapy and underscore the need for maintenance protocols that reduce occlusion rates" Quirk et al (2026).

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AI assisted PICC infection risk article selection – Full Text

"The study highlights the value of AI-based tools to accelerate article selection and data extraction in medical literature. However, human validation remains essential to avoid errors and misinterpretations, particularly with acronyms or heterogeneous definitions" Rouvière et al (2026).

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Veterinary vascular access training simulator – Full Text

"These results demonstrated that the TSVT is effective for training cephalic vein puncture in dogs, faithfully reproducing anatomical structures and enabling acquisition of clinical and psychomotor skills in a safe, ethical, and repeatable manner, representing a valuable tool for veterinary education" Espinha et al (2026).

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