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"In this quality improvement study of MRSA prevention in ICU and non-ICU hospital settings, the program was associated with significantly reduced rates of laboratory-identified MRSA HOB events and other infections among participating hospital units" Maragakis et al (2026).
"Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening metabolic complication of diabetes mellitus requiring aggressive intravenous fluid resuscitation. Although the recommended fluid has always been 0.9% normal saline (NS), its supraphysiological chloride load may induce hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, potentially complicating DKA management" Hamed et al (2026).
"Acquired conditions, such as infections, malignancies, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease, are recognized as risk factors for VTE. Among these, the presence of a central venous catheter remains the most significant and common risk factor for pediatric VTE" Espanol and Janbain (2026).
"We present an uncommon diagnosis of a chemothorax from a malpositioned central venous catheter in the thorax, despite a radiograph suggesting correct placement, and infusion of chemotherapy causing a common complaint of shortness of breath" Miller et al (2026).
"These findings could guide innovative clinical practice developments in safe PIVC care by promoting patient education on using the VIP score for early visual detection of PIVC-related complications" Soo Hoo et al (2026).
"The findings from the ClearGuard study and ongoing use across hospitals indicate a clinically significant reduction in hemodialysis catheter-related CLABSI events and associated costs" Holder et al (2026).
"The aim of this study was to conduct a narrative synthesis of randomized trials to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of antibiotics and antiseptics in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in intensive care unit patients" Guirado-Vico et al (2026).
"Buzzy ® can be an effective non-pharmacology strategy to manage pain and anxiety during venipunctures in pediatric patients, as it showed benefits in the physical and emotional aspects, with the possibility of being using both in the clinical practice and in future research studies" Santos et al (2026).
"Under a rigorous evidence-based SOP, catheter configuration was not associated with statistically detectable differences in hemolysis or functional failure during intensive PK sampling" Ding et al (2026).
"We also report the findings of a systematic literature review of papers describing malaria transmission to healthcare professionals via sharps injuries or blood spillage" Malek et al (2026).
"In appropriately selected, stabilized patients, OPAT was associated with lower all-cause mortality and acute kidney failure, with no significant differences in major other adverse events" Alkuwaiti et al (2026)
"Patient morphology and venous anatomy were associated with different patterns of early hemodynamic change after PICC insertion. This study evaluated hemodynamic changes only; catheter-related thrombosis was not assessed, and no conclusions regarding thrombosis risk can be drawn" Wang et al (2026).
