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Factors associated with successful intravenous access

"We aimed to characterize first attempt and overall success in a nationwide cohort, investigate factors associated with first attempt IV access success, and determine the prehospital utilization rate of successful IV access" Smida et al (2026).

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Clinician experience with difficult intravenous access

"Ultrasound (US) guidance can improve outcomes in difficult venous access (DIVA), but adoption and training among bedside clinicians remain inconsistent. We surveyed clinicians to assess current practices, training, and confidence in PVAD placement, including the use of US" Bahl and Mielke (2026).

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Difference between infusion phlebitis and infiltration

"The current case report presents examples demonstrating that phlebitis and infiltration are heterogenous conditions with varied and overlapping signs that do not always align with conventional definitions" Kitada et al (2026).

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Intravascular rewarming in major burns – Full Text

"This report describes the first documented case of complicated removal of an intravascular warming catheter due to balloon detachment in burn patients. Physicians using these devices should be aware of this possible complication and be prepared for its management" Ligomenou et al (2026).

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Risk prediction model for PICC CLABSI – Full Text

"This systematic review reveals that existing prediction models for PICC-related bloodstream infections, while demonstrating moderate discriminatory ability, are limited in clinical applicability due to a high risk of bias across studies" Li et al (2026).

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Hydrochloric acid lock therapy for CRBSI – Full Text

"This study evaluated the efficacy of hydrochloric acid (HCl) against biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus epidermidis, and assessed its effects on silicone and polyurethane central venous catheters" Mønster et al (2026).

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