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Taurolock and heparin lock solution comparison – Full Text

"Our study demonstrates a higher incidence of CRBSI in the Heparin group compared to the Taurolock solution and a similar effectiveness of the Taurolock solution in preventing catheter dysfunction over Heparin" Jeelani et al (2026).

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Difficult venous access in blood sampling – Full Text

"Difficult venous access (DVA) affects 10-26% of hospitalized patients and up to 60% in high-risk populations, leading to increased patient discomfort, delayed diagnosis, and substantial healthcare costs estimated at $4.7 billion annually in the United States" Mussa et al (2026).

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Transthoracic ultrasound catheter PICC tip localization – Full Text

"This study suggests that non-contrast TTE shows reasonable consistency with IC-ECG, with short operation time and acceptable patient discomfort. TTE may serve as a feasible, real-time, non-invasive alternative for patients in whom IC-ECG cannot be used" Xin et al (2026).

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Postimplantation bleeding at CVC exit site

"In this case report, we describe a simple bedside method for precise localization of the bleeding spot and targeted placement of a compression suture to arrest exit site bleeding from a TDC" Sathiavageesan (2026).

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Central line-associated thrombosis and infections in patients with acute leukemia

"This review explores the complex, intricately intertwined pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this relationship in patients with acute leukemia. Catheter bacterial colonization, frequently reinforced by biofilm formation, and bloodstream infections provoke immunothrombosis, playing a part in local infection management" Alsuliman et al (2026).

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Biofilms in hemodialysis catheters – Full Text

"We provide a comparative analysis of lock agents, contrasting the broad lytic potential of ethanol (the "nuclear option") with the safety profile of taurolidine and the pharmacological nuances of amphotericin B and echinocandins" Shi et al (2026).

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Catheter-related intracardiac thrombosis in children

"Our findings suggest that intracardiac thrombosis may develop silently in patients with long-term central venous catheters, supporting consideration of routine echocardiographic screening in high-risk subgroups" Arslan et al (2026).

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Daily central line necessity review

"Implementing a standardized smartphrase for daily central line necessity review is a feasible and effective strategy to promote adherence to best practices. The expansion into a system-wide smart link reflects strong provider engagement and institutional support. This approach holds promise for reducing central line days and improving patient safety outcomes" Haney et al (2026).

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