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Aug 21, 2025

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Ralstonia pickettii bloodstream infection in 2 critically ill patients

"The author reports 2 cases of CLABSI with R. pickettii, in pediatric patients from a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. First case was of a 12-day-old male with Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Ductus Arteriosus, who had a peripherally Inserted central catheter (PICC) placed to facilitate nutrition. Second case was of a 7-year-old male with known B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), with PICC line in place for treatment" Khan et al (2025).

Aug 20, 2025

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Treating local skin infections around totally implantable venous access ports – Full Text

"To conduct a comparative assessment of the safety and efficacy of the port repositioning technique and the port re-implantation technique in treating periport skin infections associated with totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs)" Sun et al (2025).

Aug 20, 2025

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Key performance indicators in the blood culture process – Full Text

"This study aimed to describe an automated tool, BD DREAM™ (Digital Remote Extraction Analysis & Monitoring), designed for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) in the BCs process" Palmieri et al (2025).

Aug 20, 2025

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Switching from intravenous to subcutaneous infliximab – Full Text

"We assessed clinical outcomes over 6 months in an integrated analysis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients switching from intravenous (IV) to subcutaneous (SC) infliximab (IFX)" Cummings et al (2025).

Aug 20, 2025

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Catheter-related right atrial thrombosis from malpositioned totally implantable venous access port – Full Text

"We report three breast cancer patients who developed catheter-related right atrial thrombosis due to deeply located catheter tips within the mid-right atrium" Zhang et al (2025).

Aug 20, 2025

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Large-volume subcutaneous infusions at home – Full Text

"Emerging themes included universal preference for SC administration and pain points associated with managing medication/supply orders, storing medications/supplies, troubleshooting device issues, performing burdensome medication preparations, priming tubing/needles, inserting/securing needles, programming devices, adapting to device volume constraints, and loading reservoirs or tubing into delivery devices" Franzese et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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WHO priority pathogens in ICU-associated CLABSI

"Striking findings revealed WHO priority pathogens dominated the microbial landscape, constituting 76.47% of CLABSI and 82.14% of CAUTI isolates - with critical priority organisms overwhelmingly predominant (83.34% and 91.3%, respectively)" Anand et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Reducing plastic in single-use central line insertion packs – Full Text

"This study aimed to collect data on the experiences and views of Australian clinicians who use CVC line insertion packs in paediatric critical care, elicit possible solutions to reduce waste associated with these packs, and to estimate the potential for financial and carbon footprint savings from a refined pack" Seville et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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IV lock solutions for epicutaneo-caval catheters in neonates – Full Text

"This pilot study evaluated whether a one-hour saline lock, combined with proper flushing and anti-reflux connectors, affects catheter patency in neonates" D'Andrea et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Worldwide survey on central venous catheter insertion and position confirmation practices – Full Text

"Despite evidence favoring ultrasound for CVC insertion and tip position confirmation, its use remains inconsistent, with CXR still widely used. This survey underscores the need for standardized protocols and training to enhance US adoption, improve patient safety, and reduce CXR reliance" Corradi et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Intrapleural leakage of parenteral nutrition fluid due to a malpositioned central venous catheter – Full Text

"This report highlights an uncommon complication of TPN and aims to raise awareness of the possibility of TPN fluid leak into the pleural space from a malpositioned CVC" Van Herck et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Central venous catheter survey in very low birthweight infants – Full Text

"This survey provides a comprehensive overview of CVC use in German NICUs. It reveals significant variations in practices, reflecting both adherence to and deviations from national recommendations, thereby emphasizing areas of strength as well as opportunities for improvements, such as benchmarking for device stewardship" Retzmann et al (2025).