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IVTEAM

Neuromuscular blocking drug extravasation – Full Text

"This case highlights the unpredictable clinical course of NMBD extravasation and demonstrates that recurrent paralysis may occur despite initial successful reversal, requiring quantitative neuromuscular monitoring, extended postoperative observation, and administration of repeat doses of sugammadex as delayed systemic absorption occurs" Crafton et al (2026).

IVTEAM

PIVO Pro for avoiding blood culture contamination – Full Text

"Our primary objective is to compare the efficacy of the PIVO Pro at PIVC insertion for avoiding blood culture contamination to standard practice (typically specimen collection via venepuncture or a newly inserted PIVC)" Lovegrove et al (2026).

Vascular Access

Ultrasound measurement of skin-to-septum distance in totally implantable venous access ports: Considerations for Huber needle length

New publication on Ultrasound measurement of skin-to-septum distance in totally implantable venous access ports: Considerations for Huber needle length from the Journal of Vascular Access…

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IVTEAM

Continuous intravenous acyclovir during OPAT – Full Text

"The acyclovir OPAT programme led to cost savings of 3486 EUR per patient. Despite this small case series, continuous intravenous acyclovir appears to be feasible for treating HSV and VZV neurological infections in an OPAT setting, with potential benefits in patient comfort, healthcare costs, and hospital resource utilization" Manders et al (2026).

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