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Catheter-related thrombosis post CVC removal – Full Text

"Complications, namely, catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) and venous stenosis, are associated with non-cuffed hemodialysis catheters used for emergency vascular access. However, only a few reports have demonstrated changes in the venous lumen and intravenous thrombosis after catheter removal" Yoshida et al (2024).

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Risk factors for extravasation in children

"Extravasation injuries are prevalent in pediatric hospitals and often result in tissue damage and extended hospital stays. However, limited data exist regarding risk factors for extravasation in children. This study aimed to identify these risk factors in pediatric patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy" Amini et al (2025).

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Heparin versus saline IV flush comparative study

"This nurse-led research study investigates the comparative effectiveness of heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride locking in blood cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either heparin or 0.9% sodium chloride locking for up to 7 days" Denke et al (2025).

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Review of catheter-related thrombosis – Full Text

"This article provides a detailed review of CRT, focusing on clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies while addressing specific challenges in managing pacemaker and hemodialysis catheter-related thrombosis" López-Rubio et al (2024).

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Chemotherapy safety among oncology nurses

"The purpose of this research is to describe the factors affecting hazardous chemotherapy exposure and strategies to foster chemotherapy safety among oncology nurses" Abu-Alhaija et al (2025).

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Peripheral intravenous catheter maintenance questionnaire

"The aims of this study were to develop a questionnaire on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) maintenance, evaluate its content validity, and assess factors influencing the level of knowledge of nursing professionals regarding best practices" Doll et al (2025).

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Untoward impact of misdiagnosed penicillin allergy – Full Text

"This review seeks to present the clinical phenotypes with which a beta-lactam allergy may present, define the untoward effects that a fictitious penicillin allergy label may confer to a patient, and propose clinical investigational prompts for nurses and other allied health professionals when interacting with a patient that has a penicillin or other beta-lactam allergy in their medical history" Johannesmeyer (2025).

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Infusion pump flow accuracy systematic review

"Intravenous pumps (IVPs) deliver IV medications to millions of acute care patients each year and result in many adverse events reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the use of IVPs has improved overall safety, there are still high rates of error that risk the safety of all patients, especially those of advanced age and those suffering from critical illness" Blake (2025).

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OSCE competency in planning and managing infusion therapy

"Thus, the study successfully developed evidence-based OSCE for infusion therapy, showing strong expert consensus. Testing with nurses yielded positive outcomes, affirming the effectiveness of the educational practice's design and structure" Meszaros et al (2025).

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