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PICC site bleeding associated with catheter placement in ICU patients

"The modified two-stage technique appears to be a feasible alternative to conventional PICC placement and was associated with reduced insertion-related bleeding in ICU patients. The technique also resulted in fewer dressing changes within 24 h, suggesting more stable haemostasis and potential improvements in ICU care quality" Young et al (2025).

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SVC recanalization during implantable port placement – Full Text

"A patient with a history of cystic fibrosis and bilateral lung transplant presented internal jugular port placement for extracorporeal photopheresis in the setting of acute rejection. Imaging demonstrated chronic calcific stenosis of the right brachiocephalic vein and superior vena cava (SVC)" DePalma et al (2025).

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Case study on central line infection in a haematology-oncology patient

"We identified a commercially available 'synbiotic spray', containing Bacillus strains as the likely source of contamination. We advocate for public health warnings regarding using household probiotic cleaning products in environments with immunocompromized individuals" Messiaen et al (2025).

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Short peripheral intravenous catheter maintenance questionnaire

"The Turkish version of the Questionnaire on Best Practices for Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Maintenance demonstrated high reliability, as evidenced by its KR-20 value. The use of this questionnaire enables the identification of knowledge gaps among nursing professionals regarding best practices in short peripheral catheter care" Özbay et al (2025).

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Safety of femorally inserted central catheters

"When inserted using modern protocols and technologies, FICCs offer a safe and effective alternative for oncology patients without viable upper-body venous access" Parejo Arrondo et al (2025).

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Predicting the risk of PICC CLABSI – Full Text

"The risk prediction models for PICC-CLABSI demonstrated strong predictive performance. Future research should carefully address all elements of PROBAST framework during study design phase" Cao et al (2025).

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