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Jan 19, 2026

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Scans required to diagnose PICC-associated venous thrombosis

"Venous thromboembolism (VTE), compromised of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a well-recognized complication of cancer. In fact, the risk of VTE is 9-fold higher in individuals with cancer compared with those without. Furthermore, cancer-associated VTE may result in interruption of cancer therapies, exclusion from clinical trials, and short- and long-term morbidity and mortality" Henkin et al (2026).

Jan 19, 2026

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Fluid conservation approach to intravenous fluid shortages

"In this study, a multifaceted fluid conservation approach significantly reduced IVF utilization without a concomitant increase in patient adverse outcomes" Xu et al (2026).

Jan 18, 2026

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Optimum flushing volume for power-injectable PICC

"We concluded that pulsed flushing with 10 ml normal saline immediately after the contrast agent injection was sufficient. Higher flushing volumes did not lead to a better flushing effect; rather, they would only bring unnecessary fluid burden and cost to patients.Patient or public contribution:No patient or public contribution" Guo et al (2026).

Jan 18, 2026

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Nurse training program for ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion

"This quality improvement initiative aimed to assess the implementation of a nurse-led USG-PIVC pilot program in a tertiary emergency department using a service design approach" Almeida et al (2026).

Jan 18, 2026

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Catheter surface properties against Candida species – Full Text

"By understanding how biomaterial physicochemical surface properties affect fungal behaviour, catheters could be designed to mechanically discourage infection as a form of 'mechanoprophylaxis'" Adlooru et al (2026).

Jan 18, 2026

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Central venous access in pediatric hematology-oncology

"In our center, we use a systematic, multidisciplinary workflow to anticipate the treatment trajectory, prioritize venous preservation, prevent complications, and support structured salvage strategies when device dysfunction or infection occurs" Crocoli (2026).

Jan 18, 2026

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Michigan risk score for predicting PICC-related deep vein thrombosis

"Peripherally inserted central catheter lumens and VTE history were independently associated with DVT risk. Classes III and IV of the MRS had higher event rates than class I" Rabelo-Silva et al (2026).

Jan 15, 2026

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Admixture compatibility studies in parenteral formulations

"This review synthesizes the current scientific understanding of physicochemical and material-based incompatibilities in reconstituted formulations, intravenous drug admixtures, and parenteral nutrition, highlighting their implications for safety and efficacy" Eknure et al (2026).

Jan 15, 2026

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Peripheral IV catheter flow rates

"This study evaluated flow rates across various catheter connection adjuncts to identify optimal devices for resuscitation efficacy" Ferguson et al (2026).

Jan 15, 2026

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Umbilical artery catheter placement – Full Text

"Umbilical arterial catheterisation is a routine procedure in neonatal intensive care units but is associated with thrombotic and other complications. This study evaluated the safety of an innovative ultralow umbilical artery catheter (UL-UAC) positioning technique in a cohort of 235 neonates" Tomaszkiewicz et al (2026).

Jan 15, 2026

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Use of midline catheters in a paediatric intensive care unit

"Clinical utilisation of midlines across implementation phases did not increase overall vascular access harm. The decrease in midline catheter device selection post-implementation highlights the need for sustained strategies" Weber et al (2026).

Jan 15, 2026

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Intravenous adrenaline use in the critical care setting

"This review synthesises contemporary evidence surrounding adrenaline's physiological and pharmacological profile, highlighting its role in cardiac arrest, perioperative medicine, sepsis, toxidromes, and specific contraindicated states" Bright et al (2026).