Predicting Risk of Adverse Events in Neonates with Umbilical Vascular Catheters
4 June 2025
Umbilical vascular catheters (UVCs and UACs) are vital in neonatal intensive care, providing access for fluid, nutrition, and medication delivery. However, these catheters are also associated with ...
Comparing Midline and PICC Lines in Children: Is a Large-Scale Trial Feasible?
28 May 2025
Midline catheters are gaining interest as a safer alternative to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in pediatric patients who require medium-term intravenous therapy. However, robust e...
Evaluating Near-Infrared Huddles for Neonatal IV Access: What Did We Learn?
22 May 2025
Securing reliable vascular access in neonates is complex and often challenging. A recent pre–post intervention study examined whether incorporating near-infrared (NIR) huddles—a structured team...
Infrared Devices vs. Traditional Palpation for PIVC Insertion: Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
6 May 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is a routine yet frequently challenging procedure, particularly in patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA). Infrared (IR) vein visualizati...
Patients’ Experiences with Ultrasound-Guided Intravenous Catheter Insertion
22 April 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is a routine but often challenging procedure, especially for patients with difficult venous access (DIVA). Traditional methods frequently result in ...
Comparing PICC Materials: Do New Innovations Reduce Catheter Failure?
15 April 2025
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used in both adult and pediatric patients, but complications like infections, thrombosis, and occlusions remain a concern. A recent random...

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