NIVAS News Hub

Do you have news you would like to share on the NIVAS News Hub?

If you have an RSS feed you wish to share with up please contact us here.

Showing 637-648 of 891 results.

IVTEAM

CLABSI rates in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units

"A standardized surveillance system based on the calculation of the incidence rate of CLABSI in PICUs and NICUs can broaden our understanding of this HAI and will guide the implementation of measures of infection control and prevention" Urrea Ayala et al (2025).

IVTEAM

CLABSI reduction in a transplant unit

"The unit achieved and sustained >90% compliance with both CHG bathing treatments and K-card door tag processes. The CLABSI rate decreased from 2.15 to 0.41, an 81% reduction" Spinks et al (2025).

IVTEAM

Ultrasound for catheter-related thrombosis performed by intensive care nurses

"Another challenge for the use of vascular point-of-care ultrasound in intensive care is the diagnosis of central venous catheter-related thrombosis. It is a common problem that is often underdiagnosed. Due to the simplicity of the examination and the possible link with nursing care of inserted central venous catheters, this may be another potential diagnostic competency for critical care nurses" Stadlerova et al (2025).

IVTEAM

Virtual reality for distraction during painful procedures – Full Text

"The introduction of VR technology into clinical practice can improve the hospital experience for children and reduce anxiety and pain during painful procedures. VR has been shown to be a useful and effective means of distracting children during painful procedures" Gerards et al (2025).

NIVAS Partners

The NIVAS Board

UK Vessel Health & Preservation Video