NIVAS News Hub

Aug 20, 2025

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Large-volume subcutaneous infusions at home – Full Text

"Emerging themes included universal preference for SC administration and pain points associated with managing medication/supply orders, storing medications/supplies, troubleshooting device issues, performing burdensome medication preparations, priming tubing/needles, inserting/securing needles, programming devices, adapting to device volume constraints, and loading reservoirs or tubing into delivery devices" Franzese et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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WHO priority pathogens in ICU-associated CLABSI

"Striking findings revealed WHO priority pathogens dominated the microbial landscape, constituting 76.47% of CLABSI and 82.14% of CAUTI isolates - with critical priority organisms overwhelmingly predominant (83.34% and 91.3%, respectively)" Anand et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Reducing plastic in single-use central line insertion packs – Full Text

"This study aimed to collect data on the experiences and views of Australian clinicians who use CVC line insertion packs in paediatric critical care, elicit possible solutions to reduce waste associated with these packs, and to estimate the potential for financial and carbon footprint savings from a refined pack" Seville et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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IV lock solutions for epicutaneo-caval catheters in neonates – Full Text

"This pilot study evaluated whether a one-hour saline lock, combined with proper flushing and anti-reflux connectors, affects catheter patency in neonates" D'Andrea et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Worldwide survey on central venous catheter insertion and position confirmation practices – Full Text

"Despite evidence favoring ultrasound for CVC insertion and tip position confirmation, its use remains inconsistent, with CXR still widely used. This survey underscores the need for standardized protocols and training to enhance US adoption, improve patient safety, and reduce CXR reliance" Corradi et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Intrapleural leakage of parenteral nutrition fluid due to a malpositioned central venous catheter – Full Text

"This report highlights an uncommon complication of TPN and aims to raise awareness of the possibility of TPN fluid leak into the pleural space from a malpositioned CVC" Van Herck et al (2025).

Aug 19, 2025

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Central venous catheter survey in very low birthweight infants – Full Text

"This survey provides a comprehensive overview of CVC use in German NICUs. It reveals significant variations in practices, reflecting both adherence to and deviations from national recommendations, thereby emphasizing areas of strength as well as opportunities for improvements, such as benchmarking for device stewardship" Retzmann et al (2025).

Aug 18, 2025

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Clinical practice guideline on vascular access for haemodialysis – Full Text

"This guideline is written primarily for doctors and nurses working in dialysis centres and related areas of medicine in the UK, and is an update of a previous version written in 2015" Aitken et al (2025).

Aug 18, 2025

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Air embolism after central venous catheter insertion – Full Text

"Chest CT revealed an iatrogenic air embolism involving the right ventricle. The embolism resolved after catheter removal, Trendelenburg and left lateral decubitus positioning, and mechanical ventilation" Saleh et al (2025).

Aug 18, 2025

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Quality of life vascular access device questionnaire for chemotherapy patients – Full Text

"For this study, the Quality of Life Vascular Access Device (QoLVAD) questionnaire was administered to assess the impact of these devices (abovementioned catheters) on the patients' daily lives. routine However, no Brazilian Portuguese version of the questionnaire exists, hindering its use among Brazilian patients" Ponte et al (2025).

Aug 18, 2025

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PICC placement and upper extremity venous thrombosis – Full Text

"The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) in reducing the incidence of UEVT in patients with TBI undergoing PICC placement" Liang et al (2025).

Aug 18, 2025

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Accuracy of gravity-based intravenous infusions – Full Text

"Gravity-based systems are prone to errors, whereas electronic pumps, though more accurate, are limited by size, cost, and complexity. In this study, the impact of single-drop weight measurement and real-time light source monitoring on the accuracy of gravity-based infusion systems was evaluated" Oh et al (2025).