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2023

Journal Article

Integrated versus nonintegrated peripheral intravenous catheter in hospitalized adults (OPTIMUM): A randomized controlled trial

Rickard, Claire M., Larsen, Emily, Walker, Rachel M., Mihala, Gabor, Byrnes, Joshua, Saiyed, Masnoon, Cooke, Marie, Finucane, Julie, Carr, Peter J. and Marsh, Nicole (2023). Integrated versus nonintegrated peripheral intravenous catheter in hospitalized adults (OPTIMUM): A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 18 (1), 21-32. doi: 10.1002/jhm.12995

Integrated versus nonintegrated peripheral intravenous catheter in hospitalized adults (OPTIMUM): A randomized controlled trial

2021

Journal Article

Peripheral intravenous catheter failure—is it us or is it them?

Marsh, Nicole and Rickard, Claire M. (2021). Peripheral intravenous catheter failure—is it us or is it them?. The Lancet Haematology, 8 (9), e615-e617. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(21)00234-9

Peripheral intravenous catheter failure—is it us or is it them?

2021

Journal Article

Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (central venous access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial

Rickard, Claire M., Marsh, Nicole M., Larsen, Emily N., McGrail, Matthew R., Graves, Nicholas, Runnegar, Naomi, Webster, Joan, Corley, Amanda, McMillan, David, Gowardman, John R., Long, Debbie A., Fraser, John F., Gill, Fenella J., Young, Jeanine, Murgo, Marghie, Alexandrou, Evan, Choudhury, Md Abu, Chan, Raymond J., Gavin, Nicole C., Daud, Azlina, Palermo, Annamaria, Regli, Adrian and Playford, E. Geoffrey (2021). Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (central venous access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial. The Lancet, 397 (10283), 1447-1458. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00351-2

Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (central venous access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial

2021

Journal Article

Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Rickard, Claire M, Flynn, Julie, Larsen, Emily, Mihala, Gabor, Playford, E Geoffrey, Shaw, Joanie, Keogh, Samantha, Ullman, Amanda, Zhang, Li, Gavin, Nicole, Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Rocha, Patricia Kuerten and Marsh, Nicole (2021). Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: a pilot randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Infection Control, 49 (2), 269-273. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.026

Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: a pilot randomized controlled trial

2018

Journal Article

Dressings and securements for the prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter failure in adults (SAVE): a pragmatic, randomised controlled, superiority trial

Rickard, Claire M., Marsh, Nicole, Webster, Joan, Runnegar, Naomi, Larsen, Emily, McGrail, Matthew R., Fullerton, Fiona, Bettington, Emilie, Whitty, Jennifer A., Abu Choudhury, Md, Tuffaha, Haitham, Corley, Amanda, McMillan, David J., Fraser, John F., Marshall, Andrea P. and Playford, E. Geoffrey (2018). Dressings and securements for the prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter failure in adults (SAVE): a pragmatic, randomised controlled, superiority trial. Lancet, 392 (10145), 419-430. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31380-1

Dressings and securements for the prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter failure in adults (SAVE): a pragmatic, randomised controlled, superiority trial

2018

Journal Article

Bloodstream infection and occlusion of central venous catheters in children

Rickard, Claire M. and Ullman, Amanda J. (2018). Bloodstream infection and occlusion of central venous catheters in children. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18 (8), 815-817. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30267-6

Bloodstream infection and occlusion of central venous catheters in children

2017

Journal Article

Peripheral intravenous catheter assessment: beyond phlebitis

Rickard, Claire M. and Ray-Barruel, Gillian (2017). Peripheral intravenous catheter assessment: beyond phlebitis. The Lancet Haematology, 4 (9), e402-e403. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30145-X

Peripheral intravenous catheter assessment: beyond phlebitis

2012

Journal Article

Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters: a randomised controlled equivalence trial

Rickard, Claire M, Webster, Joan, Wallis, Marianne C., Marsh, Nicole, McGrail, Matthew R., French, Vanessa, Foster, Lynelle, Gallagher, Peter, Gowardman, John R., Zhing, Li, McClymont, Alice and Whitby, Michael (2012). Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters: a randomised controlled equivalence trial. The Lancet, 380 (9847), 1066-1074. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61082-4

Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters: a randomised controlled equivalence trial

2025

Journal Article

Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine: Unmasking the unknown in catheter-related infection prevention, a narrative review

Drugeon, Bertrand, Rickard, Claire M., Schults, Jessica A., Guenezan, Jérémy and Mimoz, Olivier (2025). Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine: Unmasking the unknown in catheter-related infection prevention, a narrative review. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 18 (9) 102851, 102851-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102851

Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine: Unmasking the unknown in catheter-related infection prevention, a narrative review

2025

Journal Article

Expert consensus and recommendations for Healthcare-Associated Infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study

Schults, Jessica A., Havers, Sally, Henderson, Belinda, Healy, Sally, Runnegar, Naomi, Hurst, Trish, Charles, Karina, Smith, Alison, Clark, Julia E., Birch, Robyn, Campbell, Joanne, Carrucan, Janine, Gamlin, John, Geary, Janice, Heather, Christopher, MacBeth, Deborough A, Maxwell, Kylie, Simpson, Paul, Smith, Sarah, Lovegrove, Josephine, Ball, Daner, Hall, Lisa and Rickard, Claire M. (2025). Expert consensus and recommendations for Healthcare-Associated Infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study. American Journal of Infection Control, 53 (8), 849-854. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2025.02.012

Expert consensus and recommendations for Healthcare-Associated Infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study

2025

Journal Article

Myths Glorify What Reality Neglects: Efficacy and Safety of Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Drugeon, Bertrand, Rickard, Claire M., Buetti, Niccolò, Guenezan, Jérémy and Mimoz, Olivier (2025). Myths Glorify What Reality Neglects: Efficacy and Safety of Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Current Infectious Disease Reports, 27 (1) 14, 1. doi: 10.1007/s11908-025-00865-z

Myths Glorify What Reality Neglects: Efficacy and Safety of Chlorhexidine Gluconate

2025

Journal Article

Endotracheal Tube‐Associated Complications in Paediatric Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Curlis, Joanne, Charles, Karina R., Royle, Ruth, Rickard, Claire M., Ball, Daner, Rahiman, Sarfaraz and Schults, Jessica A. (2025). Endotracheal Tube‐Associated Complications in Paediatric Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Nursing in Critical Care, 30 (4) e70066. doi: 10.1111/nicc.70066

Endotracheal Tube‐Associated Complications in Paediatric Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

2025

Journal Article

Implementing best practice for peripheral intravenous cannula use in Australian emergency departments: a stepped-wedge cluster-controlled trial and health economic analysis protocol

Egerton-Warburton, Diana, Kuhn, Lisa, Enticott, Joanne, Yang, Sundy Ni-Yen, Buntine, Paul, Callander, Emily, Cullen, Louise, Fatovich, Daniel, Hullick, Carolyn, Heiss, Leah, Keijzers, Gerben, Le, Long Khanh-Dao, Mihalopoulos, Cathrine, Morphet, Julia, O’Reilly, Gerard, Pokhrel, Bibesh, Rickard, Claire, Tran, Viet, Cameron, Peter and Teede, Helena J (2025). Implementing best practice for peripheral intravenous cannula use in Australian emergency departments: a stepped-wedge cluster-controlled trial and health economic analysis protocol. BMJ Open, 15 (6) e096962, e096962-6. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-096962

Implementing best practice for peripheral intravenous cannula use in Australian emergency departments: a stepped-wedge cluster-controlled trial and health economic analysis protocol

2025

Journal Article

Interventions to prevent bloodstream infections associated with central venous access devices: priorities for an adaptive platform trial

Rickard, Claire M., Stewardson, Andrew J., Havers, Sally M., Buetti, Niccolo, Polkinghorne, Kevan R., MacPhail, Aleece, McQuilten, Zoe, Lazarus, Benjamin, Charles, Karina R. and Schults, Jessica A. (2025). Interventions to prevent bloodstream infections associated with central venous access devices: priorities for an adaptive platform trial. American Journal of Infection Control. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2025.06.003

Interventions to prevent bloodstream infections associated with central venous access devices: priorities for an adaptive platform trial

2025

Journal Article

Government funding for healthcare infection prevention research: A scoping review of the past decade

Schults, Jessica A., Smith, Alison, Havers, Sally M., Mitchell, Brett G., Kwong, Jason C., Russo, Philip L., Stewardson, Andrew J. and Rickard, Claire M. (2025). Government funding for healthcare infection prevention research: A scoping review of the past decade. Infection, Disease & Health, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2025.05.003

Government funding for healthcare infection prevention research: A scoping review of the past decade

2025

Journal Article

Perioperative arterial catheterization: a prospective evaluation of ultrasound, infection, and patient-focused outcomes

Eley, Victoria, Peters, Nathan, Woods, Christine, Llewellyn, Stacey, Derboghossian, Teal, Ogg, Murray, Rickard, Claire M. and Chin, Adrian (2025). Perioperative arterial catheterization: a prospective evaluation of ultrasound, infection, and patient-focused outcomes. The Journal of Vascular Access, 26 (3), 837-845. doi: 10.1177/11297298241246300

Perioperative arterial catheterization: a prospective evaluation of ultrasound, infection, and patient-focused outcomes

2025

Journal Article

Infrared Devices Versus Traditional Palpation Approach for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Drugeon, Bertrand, Schults, Jessica A., Ray‐Barruel, Gillian, Xu, Grace (Hui), Ball, Daner, Yasuda, Hideto, Drugeon, Rebecca, Mercier, Julie, Mihala, Gabor, Barker, Natalie, Mimoz, Olivier and Rickard, Claire M. (2025). Infrared Devices Versus Traditional Palpation Approach for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.17007

Infrared Devices Versus Traditional Palpation Approach for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

2025

Journal Article

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care at Australian Emergency Departments: A Cross‐Sectional Observational Study

Xu, Hui (Grace), Doubrovsky, Anna, Rickard, Claire M., Rockliff, Lauryn, Tang, Christopher and Ullman, Amanda J. (2025). Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care at Australian Emergency Departments: A Cross‐Sectional Observational Study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.16810

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care at Australian Emergency Departments: A Cross‐Sectional Observational Study

2025

Journal Article

A Prospective Cohort Study of Technique and Technology Used to Improve First Time <scp>PIVC</scp> Insertion Success in Hospitalised Paediatric Patients

Kleidon, Tricia M., Takashima, Mari, Rickard, Claire M., Schults, Jessica A., Bulmer, Andrew C. and Ullman, Amanda J. (2025). A Prospective Cohort Study of Technique and Technology Used to Improve First Time PIVC Insertion Success in Hospitalised Paediatric Patients. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.16795

A Prospective Cohort Study of Technique and Technology Used to Improve First Time <scp>PIVC</scp> Insertion Success in Hospitalised Paediatric Patients

2025

Journal Article

Securing Jugular Central Venous Catheters With Dressings Fixed to a Liquid Adhesive to Prevent Dressing Failure in Intensive Care Patients (the STICKY Trial): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Marsh, Nicole, O’Brien, Catherine, Larsen, Emily N., Alexandrou, Evan, Ware, Robert S., Pearse, India, Coyer, Fiona, Patel, Maharshi S., Royle, Ruth H., Rickard, Claire M., Sosnowski, Kellie, Harris, Patrick N. A., Laupland, Kevin B., Bauer, Michelle J., Fraser, John F., McManus, Craig, Byrnes, Joshua and Corley, Amanda (2025). Securing Jugular Central Venous Catheters With Dressings Fixed to a Liquid Adhesive to Prevent Dressing Failure in Intensive Care Patients (the STICKY Trial): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Critical Care Medicine, 53 (2), e282-e293. doi: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006533

Securing Jugular Central Venous Catheters With Dressings Fixed to a Liquid Adhesive to Prevent Dressing Failure in Intensive Care Patients (the STICKY Trial): A Randomized Controlled Trial