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Jun 23, 2025

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Vascular access devices for systemic anti-cancer therapy survey

"A recent scoping review discovered a significant deficit in the literature covering clinical aspects of vascular access device (VAD) selection, insertion, and, in particular, training and education. To answer some of these questions, we are conducting a quantitative survey throughout Europe to investigate healthcare professionals' current practices surrounding vascular access devices used for systemic anti-cancer therapy" Duggan et al (2025).

Jun 23, 2025

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Pediatric totally implantable venous port insertion technique

"EJV access offers reduced operative time without increasing complication risk compared to IJV access for TIVAP placement in children. It may be preferred when minimizing anesthesia exposure is important" Hamzah et al (2025).

Jun 23, 2025

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Predictors of phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text

"Phlebitis incidence remains above recommended levels. Multivariable analysis identified female sex, a higher number of infused medications, older patient age, larger hospital size, and longer PIVC dwell time as the main independent predictors of phlebitis" Cernuda-Martínez et al (2025).

Jun 23, 2025

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Intraosseous route in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

"These data suggest that the tibial and humeral IO routes of first epinephrine administration were associated with marginally prolonged resuscitation duration after drug administration and decreasing hazard of ROSC" Hubble et al (2025).

Jun 23, 2025

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Ipsilateral placement of central venous catheters and dialysis catheters

"This study showed that ipsilateral or contralateral placement did not affect the distance between CVC and CVDC line tips. There were no significant adverse changes in cardiovascular parameters or noradrenaline dose when CRRT was commenced regardless of whether the lines were inserted ipsilaterally or contralaterally" Hobson et al (2025).

Jun 22, 2025

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The role of tissue adhesive in IV dressing optimisation

"Tissue adhesives optimise VAD dressing by enhancing haemostasis, securement and infection control. This practice improves patient outcomes and reduces costs" Hitchcock and Almerol (2025).

Jun 22, 2025

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Central venous access device-related skin injuries

"The rate of skin injury and complications are observed to be as high as 16% for exit site infection and 11% for dermatitis. Infection is an important outcome, but not the sole outcome to consider during CVAD site observation" Pitt et al (2025).

Jun 22, 2025

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CLABSI prevalence in patients with cancer – Full Text

"These findings emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring, individualized infection prevention strategies in oncology nursing practice. Future research with larger datasets is needed to validate these findings and develop tailored interventions to reduce CLABSI risks" Belloni et al (2025).

Jun 22, 2025

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NICU-CLABSI prevention bundle

"The implementation of a NICU-specific CLABSI prevention bundle significantly reduced infection rates and lowered healthcare costs by approximately 80% per patient" Iyigun et al (2025).

Jun 22, 2025

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Ultrasound-guided CICC placement in the brachiocephalic vein in neonates

"Ultrasound (US) guided central inserted central catheter (CICC) of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) is a new approach that may be advantageous in case of difficult central venous access" Mghirbi et al (2025).

Jun 19, 2025

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Blood culture bundle decreases blood culture contamination – Full Text

"We found that the blood culture bundle program was successful at decreasing the blood culture contamination, preventing additional hospital stay and treatment costs in the NICU" Çalkavur et al (2025).

Jun 19, 2025

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Adherence to home parenteral nutrition treatment – Full Text

"One in four CIF patients showed poor adherence. Those with low infusion volumes, high anxiety, or low physician trust require close monitoring. Coordinating nurses play a key role in identifying non-adherence" Abadie et al (2025).