European recommendation addresses neonatal peripheral venous access management

The Neonatal European Vascular Access Team–ESPR recommendation 5, published in Pediatric Research, addresses peripheral venous access device management in newborns. It describes an evidence-based approach intended to address high device failure rates and inconsistent practice, while acknowledging that some existing practices lack supporting evidence. Key elements include advanced visualization tools, standardized assessment protocols identified as RaSuVA and TLC, and modern catheter securement strategies. The recommendation emphasizes individualized vascular access planning rather than habit-driven decisions, with catheter longevity and safety as intended goals. However, the available subscription preview does not provide detailed recommendations, evidence grades, or numerical estimates of benefit, so it cannot establish how much these approaches improve clinical outcomes. The authors report no external funding or financial support for the research, writing, or publication.