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IV needle insertion simulation with bimanual haptic feedback

"By integrating features such as patient-specific anatomical variability, realistic resistance feedback, and adaptive difficulty levels, virtual reality and haptic simulations can closely replicate the nuances of IV insertion in diverse clinical scenarios" Jarzembak et al (2025).

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Central venous catheter bloodstream infection definition

"This position paper is intended for clinicians and data managers involved in the diagnosis, management, and reporting of bloodstream (BSI) and central venous catheter (CVC)-related BSI (CRBSI) and CVC-related local skin/soft-tissue infections (lSSTI) in haematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients" Averbuch et al (2025).

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Vascular access devices in pediatric oncology

"TIVADs may be prioritized for pediatric chemotherapy when feasible, taking into account factors such as cost, provider expertise, and patient preference" Liu et al (2025).

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Renal function estimation equations on vancomycin dosing

"To assess which of the formulae for estimating renal function (Cockcroft-Gault (CG), Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration CKD-EPI) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD)) provides the most accurate prediction of minimum vancomycin concentration (Cmin) and to evaluate whether they can be interchanged to optimise vancomycin dosage" Gratacós et al (2025).

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Ultrasound-guided needle guidance device – Full Text

"A needle guidance device appears to improve the needle puncture speed and the quality of the needle visualization in the ultrasound-guided in-plane technique on both horizontal and inclined surfaces by novice medical students, compared with freehand" Kimura et L (2025).

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Central venous catheter occlusion risk factors

"Non-tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC) occlusion represents a significant clinical challenge in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), emphasizing the need for improved understanding of its incidence and risk factors" Li et al (2025).

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Developing CLABSI prevention bundles further

"While traditional prevention bundle elements play an essential role in CLABSI prevention efforts, pediatric patients with cancer or undergoing HSCT may require additional targeted strategies to achieve desired results" Bibart et al (2025).

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Guidelines for the management of central venous catheter-related thrombosis

"Numerous international clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed to address the prevention, diagnosis, and management of CVC-related thrombosis. This critical review aims to evaluate and compare the recommendations provided by these guidelines, highlighting areas of consensus, variation, and potential gaps" Rosson et al (2025).

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