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Catheter-related bloodstream infection case study – Full Text

"Acinetobacter lwoffii, a low-virulence, non-fermentative gram-negative bacillus, is an uncommon cause of CRBSI. We report the case of a 43-year-old female patient on long-term hemodialysis who developed A. lwoffii-associated CRBSI" Diwan et al (2025).

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Correction of misplaced central venous catheter – Full Text

"Central venous catheterization, crucial for device insertion, monitoring, medication, and fluid resuscitation, commonly uses the subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral veins. Despite its general safety, complications like arterial puncture can be life-threatening, requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment" Deng et al (2025).

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Chemotherapy extravasation prevention and management

"Enhanced training on the early signs of extravasation and advancements in treatment modalities offer critical support in minimizing adverse effects, ensuring timely and appropriate care" Duminuco et al (2025).

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OPAT significantly saves costs – Full Text

"OPAT significantly saves costs compared to inpatient treatment. We recommend comprehensive analysis of treatment costs from all perspectives, including various cost types"

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Central venous catheter malposition correction

"Malposition of central venous catheter is a notable technical complication and often need retrieval to avoid further complications. We present a retrospective assessment of case series and literature review of the safety and efficacy of open and endovascular procedures performed to retrieve malpositioned central venous catheters in the subclavian artery" Shehata et al (2025).

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Antimicrobial-induced neutropenia in OPAT

"Data regarding the incidence, onset, and management of complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy-induced neutropenia (COIN) are limited, and pharmacist involvement in COIN management has not been reported" Edwards et al (2025).

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First intravenous dose administration for home IV treatment

"Aligning the practice of administering the first dose of a parenteral medication is critical to providing safe, consistent, equitable, and timely care for all patients requiring a first dose in the home and community setting" Pothier et al (2025).

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Surveillance of catheter-related bacteremia

"We summarize the results of CRB surveillance conducted by the Catalan Program of Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections (VINCat) over the past fifteen years" Gasch et al (2025).

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Reducing antineoplastic drug extravasation – Full Text

"The multifunctional chemotherapy infusion device facilitates the efficient administration of intravenous chemotherapy while addressing the issue of drug extravasation associated with traditional infusion devices during the delivery of antineoplastic drugs" Yang et al (2025).

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