Mapping the Evidence: Gaps in Central Venous Access Device Trials
26 October 2025
Study OverviewThis evidence and gap map (EGM) provides a comprehensive overview of clinical trials conducted in the area of central venous access devices (CVADs). The study aimed to visualise the q...
Arterial Catheters in ICUs: How Common and How Safe?
15 October 2025
Study OverviewThis large-scale point prevalence study examined arterial catheter (AC) use across 59 ICUs in Australia and New Zealand. Conducted in partnership with the George Institute and ANZICS,...
Chlorhexidine vs Povidone-Iodine for Catheter Infection Prevention: Which Is Better?
8 October 2025
Study OverviewThis narrative review explores the comparative effectiveness of two common antiseptics—chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and povidone-iodine (PVI)—for skin disinfection before cathete...
Securing ECMO Cannulae: Is It Time for Evidence-Based Guidelines?
1 October 2025
Effective securement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulae is essential for preventing migration, dislodgement, and infection—events that can have life-threatening consequences. ...
Setting the National Agenda for Better PIVC Care in Australia
24 September 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) care in Australia remains inconsistent and suboptimal, often leading to preventable patient harm. This priority-setting study aimed to identify infection prev...
Recurrent PIVC Use in Neonates: A Case for Better Device Selection
17 September 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is common in neonatal intensive care, but repeated cannulation increases the risk of pain, complications, and delayed treatment. This case series st...

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