Exciting Updates from the AVATAR October 2024 Newsletter! 
7 November 2024
Learn about AVATAR's latest advancements!  From standout presentations at the AVA Conference in Denver to engaging local outreach with future healthcare professionals, October has been a ...
The Best Lock Solutions for Pediatric Central Venous Access Devices: A Network Meta-Analysis
5 November 2024
Introduction:
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in pediatric care, providing a reliable route for long-term treatments. However, they are also associated with risks such as infect...
Pediatric Invasive Device Utility and Harm: Insights from a Multi-Site Survey
29 October 2024
Introduction:
Invasive devices are indispensable in pediatric healthcare, yet they also pose significant risks. This multi-site point prevalence survey explores the utility and harm associated with...
Addressing Skin Complications and Mechanical Dysfunctions from Invasive Devices in Pediatric Healthcare
22 October 2024
Introduction:
Indwelling invasive devices are frequently used in pediatric healthcare, but they come with risks of skin complications and mechanical dysfunctions. This systematic review and meta-an...
Infection Risks Associated with Invasive Devices in Pediatric Healthcare: Key Findings from a Meta-Analysis
15 October 2024
Introduction:
Invasive devices are vital in pediatric healthcare, but they pose significant infection risks. This meta-analysis aims to estimate infection rates and proportions associated with thes...
Factors Influencing the Disinfection of Pediatric IV Devices by Nursing Teams
8 October 2024
Introduction:
Proper disinfection of devices attached to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters is crucial in preventing infections, especially in pediatric units. This study investigates the factor...

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