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...
Infrared vs Palpation for Adult PIVCs: What the Evidence Really Shows
24 March 2026
Study OverviewPeripheral IV cannulation is common—but repeat attempts are painful, time-consuming, and can increase complication risk. This systematic review and meta-analysis asked a simple ques...
Getting Lines Right in A&NZ: Teams, Policies, and Practice
5 March 2026
Study OverviewThis cross-sectional survey captured how vascular access care is organized across Australian and New Zealand hospitals, focusing on whether facilities have a vascular access specialis...

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