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App-based CLABSI prevention program – Full Text

"A mobile-app-based CLABSI prevention program decreased the frequency of inflamed/infected central line insertion sites, improved dressing integrity, increased speed of removal when inflammation/infection were found, and reduced infection-related hospitalization risk" Singh et al (2025).

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Maintenance of central venous catheters questionnaire – Full Text

"The ICU nurses' CVC maintenance KAP questionnaire has good reliability and validity, stable results, comprehensive coverage, and high feasibility. It can be used as a measurement tool to evaluate the maintenance level of CVC for ICU nurses in China" Cheng et al (2025).

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Port implantation in a non-surgical setting – Full Text

"The cost incurred for port implantations by medical oncologists was lower (994.38 € cheaper for each device) compared to those implanted by vascular radiologists. Our experience suggests that implantation of port devices by medical oncologist in a non-surgical environment is safe and cost saving regarding conventional procedures" Revuelta et al (2025).

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Vascular access device for cancer patients – Full Text

"Implantable port catheters (IPCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly used venous access methods for chemotherapy in cancer patients. However, the question of which is superior remains controversial" Qiu et al (2025).

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Predicting difficult intravenous access in adult patients

"Constructing a risk prediction model for DIVA in adult patients has significant predictive value. It assists medical staff in early intervention and management for high-risk patients, thereby achieving effective prediction, warning, and control" Ji et al (2025).

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Improving PIVC first attempt success rates

"This study examines the significance of improving PIVC first attempt success rates and highlights QET potential as an intervention. Emphasis is placed on critical implications for health care, particularly the importance of integrating QET into nursing education programs" Parker et al (2025).

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Neonatal sepsis caused by central venous catheter

"This case report documents the death of a preterm infant due to Bacillus cereus sepsis, septic shock, meningitis, and pneumonia, all of which were linked to the use of a central venous catheter" Xiaoxiao et al (2025).

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Critical review of the 5 moments for hand hygiene

"If used effectively the 5 Moments concept provides an opportunity to enhance practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections but the healthcare provider organisation must embody a 'just culture' and collect the data in a climate of openness, transparency, and learning" Cole (2024).

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Peripheral IV catheter thrombus formation

"It was feasible to identify and measure PIVC thrombus sonographically. Ultrasound showed that IV flucloxacillin administration appeared to be associated with more frequent formation of PIVC thrombus, with these increasing in length over time" Bulmer et al (2024).

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