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Extravasation of non-cytotoxic drugs – Full Text

"The results of this survey reflect the limited standardization in the management of non-cytotoxic drug extravasations, as well as significant heterogeneity in the level of involvement of hospital pharmacists in these adverse events across hospitals in our country" Jiménez-Lozano et al (2025).

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Peripheral versus central administration of vasopressors – Full Text

"The authors present a narrative review dedicated to describing the current practice of the route of administration of vasopressors, comparing peripheral versus central administration, and explaining the advantages and drawbacks of each route as well as potential complications associated with them" Dryden and Navas-Blanco (2025).

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Safety of IV meropenem in pediatric OPAT

"To evaluate the efficacy, tolerance, and safety of IV meropenem for pediatric patients in the OPAT program at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montréal, Quebec" Yu et al (2025).

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Vessel health and preservation

"Implementing a VHP program across institutions requires leadership support, interprofessional education, and integration into electronic health records. Adopting this proactive model improves first-attempt insertion success, reduces delays in therapy, and lowers complication rates. In complex cases, timely advancement to specialty placement ensures continued vascular health while maintaining access to essential treatments" Moureau (2025).

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Discard blood volume from the central venous catheter

"The aim was to reduce blood loss related to laboratory blood sampling by decreasing the discard blood volume from the central venous catheter (CVC) from 10 to 3 mL, and replacing the 3 mL tube for complete blood count (CBC) with a 2 mL tube" Lapić et al (2025).

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Retention of guidewire during central venous catheterization – Full Text

"Central venous lines are fundamental instruments that are frequently used for treatment goals; hence, loss of guidewire is a preventable complication. Preparing checklists and the attendance of two experts during the guide wire insertion procedure are two ways to reduce the loss of the guidewire" Safari et al (2025).

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