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Ethanol lock therapy for salvage of infected CVC – Full Text

"Tunnelled catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in haemodialysis (HD) are challenging to manage due to biofilm formation. Ethanol lock therapy (ELT) has demonstrated potential as an adjunct to antibiotics for catheter salvage, but robust evidence is limited" Prasad et al (2026).

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IV lock in pediatric intestinal failure patients – Full Text

"These findings contribute to the characterization of the microbiological profile of CRBSIs in pediatric patients with IF and support the use of advanced preventive strategies, such as taurolidine lock therapy, to reduce infection rates in children receiving long-term PN" Vicentin de Souza et al (2026).

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Restoring thrombotically occluded PICC function – Full Text

"To compare the efficacy, safety, and operational efficiency of the intermittent negative-pressure guidewire technique and the stay-locking technique in restoring the function of thrombotically occluded peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)" Li et al 92026).

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Mid-thigh lower-extremity PICC – Full Text

"We retrospectively reviewed consecutive ultrasound-guided mid-thigh lower-extremity PICC placements performed under a standardized protocol (15 cm below the inguinal ligament; fixed 55-cm insertion depth) in an adult ICU and extracted indication patterns, catheter dwell time, removal reasons, and microbiological findings" Chang et al (2026).

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Appropriate vascular access device selection – Full Text

"This study found a high prevalence of inappropriate VAD selection in hospitalised patients, especially among PVADs, although with no increased risk of complications. Further studies are needed to address effective strategies for improving the selection of VADs" Pinelli et al (2026).

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