“It’s Not Just a Cannula”: What Patients in an Australian ED Said About PIVC Insertion and Care
23 June 2026
Study OverviewPeripheral IV catheters (PIVCs) are inserted constantly in emergency departments, but the patient experience can vary wildly depending on technical skill, communication, and how decis...
Clinical Trials in CVADs: What We Study a Lot, What We Barely Study at All
16 June 2026
Study OverviewCentral venous access devices (CVADs) are used across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and increasingly at home. Nurses manage these devices across the full lifecycle, from selection an...
Living Well With a PICC at Home: What Patients Said They Actually Need (and the Booklet They Helped Build)
9 June 2026
Study OverviewMore adults are going home with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for treatments like antibiotics or cancer therapy. While clinicians often provide education about compl...
Bridging Theory and Practice in ED PIVC Care: A Smarter Way to Make Better Cannulation Decisions
2 June 2026
Study Overview

Peripheral IV catheter (PIVC) management in emergency departments often looks “routine,” but outcomes tell a different story: practice varies, failure is common, and patients...
Arterial Lines in ICU: How Often Do They Fail or Cause Infection?
26 May 2026
Study Overview

Arterial catheters (“arterial lines”) are widely used in adult intensive care for continuous blood pressure monitoring and frequent blood sampling. While central lines have a...
When Should ICU Patients Get an Arterial Line? Building Appropriateness Criteria for Safer, Smarter Use
19 May 2026
Study Overview

Arterial catheters are a staple in adult intensive care, used for continuous blood pressure monitoring and frequent blood sampling. But they also carry real risks, including thro...

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