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 ...
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 ...
19 February 2026
Study Overview
This scoping review mapped the evidence on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) use among hospitalised older adults (publications since 2000). Thirty sources from 12 countries wer...
This scoping review mapped the evidence on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) use among hospitalised older adults (publications since 2000). Thirty sources from 12 countries wer...
17 February 2026
Study OverviewFinal-year nursing students in Ireland described how they learn venepuncture and peripheral IV cannulation (PIVC) across simulation labs and real clinical placements. Three focus grou...
12 February 2026
Study OverviewThis guideline-oriented scoping review mapped current evidence on peripheral IV catheter (PIVC) flushing—covering techniques, volumes, frequencies, speeds, syringe types, and outcom...
10 February 2026
Study OverviewThis systematic review synthesised paediatric studies to quantify the financial burden of central venous access device (CVAD) complications and to examine how those costs are calculat...
5 February 2026
Study OverviewThis meta-synthesis pooled infection outcomes from 18 prospective studies across seven Australian public hospitals, following 14,606 peripheral IV catheters (50,096 device-days) from ...








