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Efficiency of taurolidine lock solution – Full Text

"Standardized TCS lock therapy effectively and safely reduces CRBSIs in pediatric patients with IF, particularly those caused by Gram-negative and fungal organisms. These results support the use of TCS as a prophylactic option for preventing infection in long-term CVC use" Aksoy et al (2025).

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Correlation of implantable port size with complications – Full Text

"Port reservoir thickness is an independent predictor of skin erosion requiring revision. Thicker ports were linked to higher complication rates, particularly in patients receiving anti-VEGF therapy, underscoring the importance of device selection and design considerations in clinical practice" Yavuz and Iscan (2025).

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The association of irritant administration via midline catheters with catheter-related complications: A longitudinal cohort study

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Reducing PICC complications among premature infants – Full Text

"Implementation of evidence-based continuous quality improvement strategies achieved substantial and sustained reductions in peripherally inserted central catheter complications among premature infants, supporting systematic adoption of multidisciplinary approaches to optimize vascular access outcomes in vulnerable neonatal populations" Zhu et al (2025).

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Ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation in critically ill patients – Full Text

"This means that in their original 3SITES trial, most of subclavian vein catheterizations were landmark-based, which was associated with a higher risk of immediate mechanical complications. In contrast, real-time ultrasound can overcome the drawbacks of the landmark-based subclavian vein access technique and improve its risk-benefit profile" Zhang and Zhang (2025).

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Vascular access teams across Australia and New Zealand

"VAST presence was associated with greater use of escalation pathways and varied device type/technique such as ultrasound guided-PIVCs and midlines. However, limited staffing restricts the broader implementation of these benefits" Marsh et al (2026).

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Home intravenous antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

"This paper reviews the use of home intravenous antibiotics (IVABs) in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We outline a program we developed during the COVID-19 pandemic for enhancing the experience for children and families by involving full multidisciplinary follow up via video for the duration of the antibiotic course" Collins et al (2025).

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Novel method of umbilical catheter fixation – Full Text

"The umbilical cord clamp method is a safe, single-operator alternative for UVC fixation. This technique had a low rate of catheter migration, did not increase the risk of infection, and was cost-effective and simple" Tomaszkiewicz et al (2025).

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