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...
ACF Cannulas in the ED: Many Insertions, Few Need Contrast
3 March 2026
Study Overview
A retrospective cohort study in a metropolitan Australian ED examined whether antecubital fossa (ACF) peripheral IV cannulas (PIVCs) are actually needed for contrast-enhanced CT. Am...
SACT Training: How Nurses Learn to Safely Administer IV Anticancer Therapy
26 February 2026
Study OverviewThis scoping review mapped how nurses are taught to administer intravenous systemic anticancer therapy (IV SACT) and where the evidence is strong or thin. From thousands of records sc...
New Podcast Feature: Dr Grace Xu on PIVCs in the Emergency Department
24 February 2026
We’re excited to share a valuable new podcast featuring Dr Grace (Hui) Xu on the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Infusion Room podcast.In Season 2, Episode 5, titled “The Hidden Risks of Routine ...
PIVC Sizing: Catheter-to-Vein Ratio and Failure Risk
24 February 2026
Study Overview
This single-centre prospective cohort study examined how the catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR) relates to peripheral IV catheter (PIVC) failure. The authors highlight that a large share ...

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