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"Point of care ultrasound was significant for a completely collapsed inferior vena cava. The patient's presentation progressed, and she subsequently underwent clot removal and was started on Heparin for anticoagulation" Postoll-Downs et al (2026).
"This study investigates whether positioning the ultrasound monitor in the operator's direct line of sight improves procedural efficiency and safety during centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) in the internal jugular vein" De Cassai et al (2026).
"This study systematically evaluated the performance of the new-generation BacT/ALERT PF Plus pediatric blood culture bottle against the standard PF bottle" Ma et al (2026).
"Injection-related severe bacterial infections (SBIs), including skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis, and osteomyelitis, are rising in prevalence in the United States and disproportionately affect people who inject drugs (PWID)" Appel et al (2026).
"Needlestick injuries remain a persistent occupational hazard for staff working in operating rooms, where sharp instruments are handled under time pressure within complex team environments" Noguchi et al (2026).
"Of the nurse sensitive quality indicators included, only central line-associated bloodstream infections were significantly (negatively) but weakly associated with overall hospital rating" Murphy et al (2026).
"OPAT is feasible and increasingly used in Italy, but remains inconsistently implemented across regions. Broader adoption would benefit from national guidance, standardized protocols, and integrated stewardship frameworks” Moreal et al (2026).
"This study aimed to analyze sharps waste management practices and to structure improvement actions for biosafety governance in Brazilian Emergency Care Units (ECUs) through the application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and DMAIC method (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control)" Ayres et al (2026).
"We conducted a quality improvement project at Evelina London Children's Hospital, aiming to reduce UVC-related complications by introducing routine monitoring of UVC tip position after insertion using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)” Gallo et al (2026).
"Our study supports transhepatic hemodialysis catheters as a viable option for patients with no other access options, showing good long-term functionality, low infection rates, and reasonable dialysis adequacy” Freitas et al (2026).
"This study aimed to systematically analyze the epidemiology, pathogen distribution, and independent predictors of 28-day mortality in CRBSI to support early risk warning and precise intervention” Li et al (2026).
"This project highlights the importance of improving nurses' competency in CDE management through OSCE and MFS. Additionally, the development of patient-centered educational materials enhanced patients' understanding of chemotherapy extravasation risks, thereby contributing to improved patient safety and quality of care” Wang et al (2026).
