08/18/2026
A new BMJ Paediatrics Open study (45,754 PIVCs) just delivered compelling results about the value of cyanoacrylate adhesive securement. SecurePortIV® adhesive was associated with significantly lower phlebitis rates (3.8% vs 13.4% with splint-only securement), longer catheter dwell times, and no increase in infiltration, extravasation, or skin-related adverse events. When combined with splinting, it reduced the risk of catheter dislodgement by 45%.
These findings add to the growing body of evidence supporting adhesive-based securement as a safe, effective strategy for improving vascular access outcomes in vulnerable neonatal patients.
See the full study here: https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e003716