Developing a Tool to Improve Central Venous Access Device Skin Care
25 March 2025
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in healthcare, but they often come with risks, including skin impairments. Addressing this issue, researchers have developed and validated a clas...
Understanding Patient-Reported Experiences with Central Venous Access Devices
18 March 2025
Central venous access devices (CVADs) play a crucial role in treating patients with cancer, chronic illnesses, and other complex conditions requiring long-term intravenous therapy. However, the pat...
Improving First-Time PIVC Insertion Success in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients
11 March 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are a critical part of pediatric care, but achieving first-time insertion success remains a challenge. Multiple failed attempts not only delay treatment but...
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...

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