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Jan 13, 2025

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How to reduce inappropriate use of peripheral IV catheters – Full Text

"The use of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) contributes to healthcare-associated infections. In 2017, we implemented a multifaceted de-implementation strategy that successfully reduced the inappropriate use of catheters in seven hospitals in the Netherlands (RICAT-1 study). Five years later, we investigated the sustainability of this strategy and the contributing factors" van Horrik et al (2024).

Jan 13, 2025

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Study recommends targeted educational PICC programs – Full Text

"Therefore, to improve the prevention of PICC-associated bacteremias in patients, our data should encourage local infection prevention teams to implement targeted educational programs to reinforce strict aseptic practices during catheter manipulations and dressing changes" van der Mee-Marquet et al (2025).

Jan 13, 2025

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PICC UEDVT in hospitalised surgical patients – Full Text

"Our study indicates that surgical inpatients are at greater risk of developing PICC-associated upper limb deep vein thrombosis (ULDVT) compared to medical inpatients, with limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis in reducing this risk" Li et al (2024).

Jan 13, 2025

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Home total parenteral nutrition – Full Text

"This is the first study to present a comparison between home and hospital start TPN in advanced cancer patients, demonstrating that the initiation of outpatient TPN in the home setting is as safe and efficacious as TPN initiated in the hospital" Zhang et al (2024).

Jan 13, 2025

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IV fluid management in critical care – Full Text

"This study aimed to evaluate the impact of balanced crystalloids versus isotonic saline on clinical outcomes in the intensive care unit (ICU), focusing on AKI, renal replacement therapy (RRT), and mortality" Sudheer et al (2024).

Jan 12, 2025

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Intravenous iron extravasation – Full Text

"This report presents the case of a female patient who experienced venous extravasation following intravenous iron administration, with data collected from her patient record" Almeida et al (2024).

Jan 12, 2025

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Vein visualisation device for peripheral IV line placement – Full Text

"A randomised, controlled trial of the efficacy of the AccuVeinAV400® device in the replacement of peripheral venous lines during a vaso-occlusive crisis was conducted at two centres in France" Corbasson et al (2024).

Jan 12, 2025

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Nursing interventions to prevent PICC complications – Full Text

"This review identified nursing interventions in adults to prevent PICC-related complications, categorized into five main groups: pre-procedure, during the procedure, post-procedure, maintenance, and team management interventions. Nurses are pivotal in averting PICC complications by employing evidence-based nursing interventions at each process stage" Vilão et al (2024).

Jan 12, 2025

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Macronutrients and micronutrients in parenteral nutrition – Full Text

"PN was developed in the 1960s, and since then, it has become a life-saving procedure for individuals who are unable to gain all the macro- and micronutrients they need through the digestive system" Verlato et al (2024).

Jan 12, 2025

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Catheter-related thrombosis post CVC removal – Full Text

"Complications, namely, catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) and venous stenosis, are associated with non-cuffed hemodialysis catheters used for emergency vascular access. However, only a few reports have demonstrated changes in the venous lumen and intravenous thrombosis after catheter removal" Yoshida et al (2024).

Jan 09, 2025

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Risk factors for extravasation in children

"Extravasation injuries are prevalent in pediatric hospitals and often result in tissue damage and extended hospital stays. However, limited data exist regarding risk factors for extravasation in children. This study aimed to identify these risk factors in pediatric patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy" Amini et al (2025).

Jan 09, 2025

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Heparin versus saline IV flush comparative study

"This nurse-led research study investigates the comparative effectiveness of heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride locking in blood cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either heparin or 0.9% sodium chloride locking for up to 7 days" Denke et al (2025).