Best Skin Prep Before Catheter Insertion: Chlorhexidine vs Povidone-Iodine
9 April 2026
Study OverviewSkin antisepsis before inserting intravascular catheters is one of the biggest “make-or-break” steps for preventing catheter-related infections. This systematic review and network...
Buzzy® for Kids’ Injections: Does Vibration + Cold Actually Reduce Pain?
7 April 2026
Study OverviewIntramuscular (IM) injections are one of the most common—and most feared—procedures in childhood. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether Buzzy® (a small device...
The Hidden Price of Paediatric CVAD Complications: What Costs Are We Really Paying?
2 April 2026
Study OverviewCentral venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in paediatric care, but complications—both infectious and non-infectious—can trigger major downstream impacts: longer stays, ex...
Paths to Precision: Choosing the Right Vascular Access Device
2 April 2026
Selecting the appropriate vascular access device is crucial for effective patient care and treatment outcomes…Continue Reading:  https://www.icumed.com/about-us/clinical-connections/vascular...
Stop Changing IV Cannulas “Just Because”: What the Latest Evidence Says
31 March 2026
Study OverviewMany hospitals still replace peripheral venous catheters (PVCs / IV cannulas) routinely every 72–96 hours. Another approach is clinically indicated removal—leaving the cannula in p...
Can a Simple “NIR Huddle” Improve Neonatal IV Success? What This Study Found
26 March 2026
Study OverviewPeripheral IV catheter (PIVC) insertion in neonates can be difficult, often requiring multiple attempts that cause stress for babies, families, and clinicians. This pre–post impleme...

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