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Complications of micropuncture vascular access in the ICU

"Micropuncture vascular access is increasingly being used in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to its perceived reduction of bleeding complications in common ICU procedures. The authors report two rare complications associated with micropuncture kit use associated with vascular access" Okamoto et al (2025).

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Overview of peripheral vasopressor usage

"Peripheral vasopressors were commonly and safely used in our 10-hospital health system, particularly in the community hospitals. Peripheral initiation of vasopressors was not associated with increased mortality at 90 days, but was associated with decreased hospital length of stay" Shyu et al (2025).

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Systems for large-volume subcutaneous drug administration

"Although syringe preparation for large-volume (>3 mL) subcutaneous (SC) drugs represents a significant workflow burden for pharmacists, their preferences for alternatives such as on-body delivery systems (OBDSs) are unexplored" Desai et al (2025).

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Reducing CLABSI rates in adult ICU

"Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) remains a leading cause of death among critically ill patients. Implementing preventive measures and adhering to best practices is a crucial action to proactively prevent its occurrence" Mhawish et al (2025).

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PICC-related complications

"This study aimed to analyze the influence factors affecting catheter-related bloodstream infection, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related local complication, respectively, and to explore the relationship among them, as well as the influence of catheter-related bloodstream infection, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related local complication on cancer patients' death" Weng et al (2025).

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CRBSI in long-term and acute care wards – Full Text

"This study examined differences in nosocomial-onset urinary tract-related bloodstream infections (UTRBSIs) and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) between patients admitted to long-term and acute care wards" Kumagai et al (2025).

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Reducing pain associated with IV insertion

"To reduce pain scores with intravenous (IV) insertion by 50% over 2 months among children in the ambulatory surgery center within a pediatric academic hospital" Merritt et al (2025).

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Intravenous fluid choices for resuscitation

"To summarize current recommendations for intravenous fluid choices for resuscitation and their impact on outcomes in trauma patients in intensive care units" McKee et al (2025).

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Intravenous fluid contamination study – Full Text

"We reviewed culture-confirmed healthcare-associated outbreaks linked to bacterial and fungal contamination of intravenous fluids and medicines (further "infusates") in low-income countries and lower and upper middle-income countries (LIC, Lower-MIC and Upper-MIC). We assessed the scope, impact, risks, and gaps in knowledge" Nyandwaro et al (2025).

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