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Intracavitary ECG technology comparison – Full Text

"This study evaluates the quality of I-EKG tracings using two methods: the saline column method with the alligator clip and spindle system (Deltamed, Viadana, Italy) and the pure saline column method using the "red" connector cable (Vygon Card® Vygon, Ecouen, France) and the "yellow" connector cable (Fast Tip® ATL Milano, Assago, Italy)" Cirigliano et al (2025).

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Blood donor safety surveillance – Full Text

"The reported incidence rate of ADRs related to blood donation was very low. The higher prevalence of VVR and syncope in young, females, first-time donors, college students, and donating in mobile vehicles" Yang et al (2025).

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Evidence-based peripheral intravenous catheter care

"A quality improvement project to standardize peripheral intravenous catheter insertion, maintenance, and documentation was implemented with the goal of aligning with professional standards for peripheral intravenous catheter removal as clinically indicated" Coleman et al (2025).

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Skin injuries resulting from calcium gluconate extravasation

"Extravasation of calcium gluconate solution is a rare yet serious complication in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), capable of causing significant skin necrosis, ulceration and long-term functional impairment" Li et al (2025).

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Interdisciplinary collaboration to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections

"In addition to evidence-based bundle compliance elements and leadership visibility of device de-escalation opportunities, hospitals should optimize methods to encourage collaborative discussions between nurses and physicians to impact central venous catheter utilization, reducing the risk of central line associated bloodstream infections" Baklouti et al (2025).

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Teaching the nursing care of central venous catheters

"We hope that ongoing training with this simulation model, along with demonstration of competency, will result in standardized central line care and a decrease in CLABSI rates at our institution" Smith et al (2025).

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