Do Our Patient Surveys Actually Pick Up PICC Problems? Testing EQ5D-5L and AHPEQS in Real Patients
12 May 2026
Study Overview

PICC complications like infection, thrombosis, occlusion and other failures don’t just affect clinical outcomes, they change how patients feel and function day to day. This study...
One in Three ED Cannulas Are Non-Indicated: What the CathIRU Study Found Across France
30 April 2026
Study Overview

Peripheral IV catheters (PIVCs) are often inserted in emergency departments “just in case.” But when a cannula isn’t used, patients still experience discomfort and potential comp...
Making Midlines the “Default When Appropriate” in PICU: What Worked 
28 April 2026
Study OverviewIn paediatric intensive care, central venous catheters can be overused—sometimes when a midline catheter could do the job with less risk. This mixed-method implementation study tested...
Tissue Adhesive for Paediatric Vascular Access: What Works, What Doesn’t
23 April 2026
Study OverviewIn children, vascular access devices fail often—especially due to movement, dressing disruption, and dislodgement. Tissue adhesive (medical “skin glue”) is increasingly used to secure...
Seeing the Whole Vein, Not Just a Dot: A New Ultrasound Guidance Method for Better PIVC Placement
21 April 2026
Study OverviewFirst-pass peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure can be as high as 40%, and finding/aligning with the vein is often the hardest part—especially for less experienced inserters....
A PIVC Bundle That Actually Worked: 38 Australian Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infections
16 April 2026
Study OverviewPeripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are used in most hospitalised patients, but complications and infections can be preventable when care is consistent. This quality improvement ...

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