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Neonatal PICC subspecialty in neonatal vascular access – Full Text

"This perspective review examines the evolving role of neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (n-PICCs) as a distinct subspecialty within neonatal vascular access. n-PICCs are indispensable for delivering long-term intravenous therapies in critically ill neonates" Van Rens et al (2025).

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Incidence of phlebitis caused by continuous cephalosporin IV infusion – Full Text

"Phlebitis was more severe in the cephalothin group and developed more rapidly, necessitating vein changes six times more often than in the cephapirin group. The less irritating properties of cephapirin demonstrated in this study indicate it may be the more useful cephalosporin analogue for intravenous therapy" Lane et al (2025).

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OPAT hospital readmission risk factors – Full Text

"he identification of characteristics of patients who return to the hospital after being discharged on OPAT may identify modifiable steps that can be taken to reduce risk of hospital readmission as a practice improvement strategy" Yousif et al (2025).

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Extravasation of radiopharmaceuticals research study

"[177Lu]Lu-DOTATATE was administered intravenously to outpatients following standard peptide receptor radionuclide therapy protocols. Whole-body planar imaging was performed 3-4 h after injection to confirm administration and assess extravasation, indicated by focal increased uptake at the infusion site" Kayal et al (2025).

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Guidewire catheter exchange using the Modified Seldinger technique

"These findings suggest that guidewire exchange of peripherally inserted central catheters and midlines using the Modified Seldinger technique kit is a safe and effective alternative. However, further research is warranted to determine the optimal clinical scenarios for its use" Giustivi et al (2025).

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Study protocol for the evaluation of Malaysian OPAT services – Full Text

"This study aims to describe the safety, clinical indications and treatment outcomes of the OPAT service in Malaysia, assess patients' satisfaction and experiences and determine the facilitators and barriers associated with the provision of the OPAT service in Malaysia" Lim et al (2025).

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Plasma volume response to crystalloid fluid administration – Full Text

"Attenuation of the plasma volume response to bolus infusions of crystalloid fluid occurs. The second and third bolus might not increase cardiac preload enough to allow a correct diagnosis of fluid responsiveness. This problem is not shared by colloid fluid" Hahn and O'Brien (2025).

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