Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care in Australian Emergency Departments: Are We Meeting Standards?
4 March 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are one of the most commonly used medical devices in emergency departments (EDs), yet adherence to best practices remains inconsistent. A recent cross-secti...
Challenges of Recurrent Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Neonates
25 February 2025
Neonatal care often requires the use of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) to deliver critical treatments. However, for some neonates, recurrent PIVC insertion is necessary, presenting unique...
Tissue Adhesive for Neonatal Intravenous Access: A Promising Innovation?
18 February 2025
Neonates often require vascular access devices (VADs) for essential treatments, but complications such as device failure, infections, and dislodgement remain common. In adult and pediatric care, ti...
The Role of Vascular Access Specialist Teams in Improving Patient Outcomes
4 February 2025
Vascular access devices (VADs), such as peripheral intravenous catheters, are essential in modern healthcare, but their insertion and maintenance often come with challenges like infection risks, ca...
Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in Peripheral Venous Catheterization in Portugal
28 January 2025
Peripheral venous catheterization (PVC) is a cornerstone of healthcare, providing essential vascular access for a variety of treatments. However, ensuring safe and effective PVC care remains a chal...
Improving Pediatric IV Catheter Care with the I-DECIDED Tool
21 January 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are frequently used in pediatric care, but improper care can lead to complications such as infection or catheter failure. To address these issues, the I-DEC...

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