Study Overview:
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) flushing is a common nursing practice aimed at preventing occlusion and ensuring line patency. However, there’s no consistent, evidence-bas...

Study OverviewThis study focused on the co-design and evaluation of an educational booklet titled “Living Well With a PICC at Home”, aimed at improving home-based care and management for patien...

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...

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,...

Study OverviewThis narrative review explores the comparative effectiveness of two common antiseptics—chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and povidone-iodine (PVI)—for skin disinfection before cathete...

Effective securement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulae is essential for preventing migration, dislodgement, and infection—events that can have life-threatening consequences. ...