Quality of Life Tools for VAD Patients: Is There a Gap?
27 August 2025
Vascular access devices (VADs) like PIVCs, midlines, and PICCs are vital for patient care, but their impact on quality of life (QoL) isn’t well understood. This scoping review explored existing r...
Call for Papers: Safety, Innovation, and Quality Improvement in Vascular Access
24 August 2025
Vascular access is vital in modern healthcare—but it remains a high-risk, high-cost procedure. Preventable harm, rapid technological change, and inconsistent practices continue to challenge clini...
Prioritizing Interventions to Prevent CLABSI: Insights for Future Research
20 August 2025
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most serious complications of central venous access devices (CVADs), causing harm to patients and burdening health systems. De...
CVAD-Related Skin Injuries in Children With Cancer: A Scoping Review
13 August 2025
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are critical for delivering cancer treatment in children, but they can lead to skin injuries that cause pain, distress, and device failure. This scoping review...
CVAD Complications in Pediatric Cancer: What We Know About the Risks
6 August 2025
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential for delivering treatment to children with cancer. However, they carry a significant risk of complications that can delay therapy and impact outco...
Improving Jugular CVC Dressing Integrity: Findings from the STICKY Trial
30 July 2025
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential in critical care, but their failure due to dressing disruption is a persistent issue—especially for jugular lines. The STICKY trial, a multicenter ra...

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