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Meropenem dosing strategy for OPAT – Full Text

"This prospective pharmacokinetic study evaluated the adequacy of a novel daytime-only meropenem regimen adapted for OPAT in non-critically ill hospitalized patients" Briquet et al (2026).

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Deltoid landmark and needle length for safe IM injection – Full Text

"In Southeast Asian adults, the contralateral individualized 2-FB landmark in arm adduction provides a neurovascularly safe window for intradeltoid vaccination, and a 0.5-inch needle offers reliable intramuscular delivery while minimizing the risk of bursal penetration" Srikrajang et al (2026).

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Ultrasound protocol for central venous catheterization – Full Text

"We developed and evaluated the "Standardized Evaluation of Central venous catheterization using Ultrasound for Risk Elimination and Detection" (SECURED) protocol, which integrates validated point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) techniques into a unified, six-step sequential workflow" Choi et al (2026).

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Video assisted instruction on central venous catheter care – Full Text

"Video-assisted teaching may improve psychomotor skills in CVC care; however, its effects on anxiety reduction and student satisfaction remain inconclusive. Integrating video-assisted methods with other strategies may enhance both skill acquisition and emotional well-being in nursing education" Koç et al (2026).

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Hypodermoclysis for hydrating children with difficult venous access

"Hypodermoclysis appears to be a safe, effective, and well-accepted option for pediatric dehydration. Its incorporation into pediatric clinical protocols may reduce the need for repeated venipuncture and associated distress, thereby improving patient comfort and family satisfaction" Silva et al (2026).

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Clinically indicated versus routine replacement of peripheral intravenous cannulas

"In elderly patients, clinically indicated PIVCs removal was associated with significantly prolonged catheter dwell time but an increased risk of all-cause PIVCs failure. Vigilant monitoring for occlusion is particularly recommended during the first 96 hours of catheter retention in this population" Jiang et al (2026).

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