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Sep 21, 2026

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Telemedicine-supported home-injection model for patients – Full Text

"In this quality improvement study of a telemedicine-supported home injection model for women with breast cancer, strong feasibility was demonstrated by high injection completion rates and acceptability by participants. The findings suggest that insurance approval and the copayments associated with at-home, but not in-clinic, administration were an impediment to participation and need to be addressed before scaling" Malling et al (2026).

Sep 19, 2026

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High-risk IV medication safety in paediatric intensive care – Full Text

"Experienced nurses in paediatric intensive care maintained high-risk medication safety through linked practices of anomaly recognition, proactive verification, team communication, continued follow-up, safety checks, bedside adaptation and near-miss learning" Huang et al (2026).

Sep 19, 2026

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Point-of-care ultrasound education in conflict settings – Full Text

"After a brief training, novice users regularly used POCUS in the care of wounded soldiers in Ukraine. FAST, pneumothorax, vascular access, soft tissue, and nerve blocks were the most frequently used applications" Kravchuk et al (2026).

Sep 19, 2026

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Home parenteral nutrition using portable infusion pumps – Full Text

"In adults receiving home parenteral nutrition, portable infusion pumps may improve daily functioning, independence, mobility, and participation in social and work-related activities" Perliński et al (2026).

Sep 19, 2026

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Intravenous chemotherapy-induced severe neutropenia – Full Text

"In conclusion, we found that female sex, a larger number of chemotherapy lines, and a history of radiotherapy might be predictors of severe neutropenia. Comorbidity may be a protective factor against severe neutropenia" Zhang and He (2026).

Sep 17, 2026

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Central line-associated bloodstream infections in critical care units – Full Text

"CLABSI rates increased substantially during the pandemic period compared with the pre-pandemic period, while CAUTI rates also showed variation over time. Hand hygiene compliance remained low during the surveillance period" Prasad et al (2026).

Sep 17, 2026

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Preventing medical adhesive-related skin injuries

"This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the SECURE Care Bundle in preventing CVC fixation-related MARSI and its time to onset in children" Şensoy et al (2026).

Sep 17, 2026

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Reducing intravenous smart pump alert override rates

"This study expands on the IVSP alert data published to date and highlights 3 key measures of alert override rates, including alert salience. Understanding the frequency and types of IVSP alerts and alert responses is critical for reducing unnecessary IVSP alerts and reducing alert fatigue" Armistead et al (2026).

Sep 17, 2026

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Practical guide to intrathecal drug delivery

"This practical guide synthesizes current evidence, consensus recommendations, and collective international clinical experience to provide a structured approach to short-term and long-term management of implantable IDD systems" Sivanesan et al (2026).

Sep 16, 2026

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Hemothorax following left-sided PICC placement – Full Text

"Computed tomography confirmed that the delayed perforation of the innominate vein allowed the catheter to migrate into the mediastinum, resulting in a massive hemothorax" Cho and Jeong (2026)

Sep 16, 2026

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Vascular access management plan for neonates

"Proper use of the Vascular Access Management Plan (VAMP) ensures choosing the right vascular access device from the start of therapy. The VAMP method offers a structured and patient-centered approach to vascular access in neonates" van Rens et al (2026).

Sep 16, 2026

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Review of the aseptic non-touch technique in intravenous therapy

"Successful integration of ANTT in China requires the development of localized, evidence-based protocols, multimodal training resources (including virtual simulation), and context-specific implementation strategies. Future research should prioritize rigorous, multi-center clinical trials to establish the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of ANTT across diverse clinical settings in China" Jiajia et al (2026).