Comparison of central venous catheterization techniques in pediatric patients: needle vs angiocath

ConclusionThe angiocath showed no superiority over the needle for ultrasound‐guided central venous catheterization in pediatric patients. Regardless of the needle or the angiocath, puncture of the vein was more difficult in newborns than in infants and children.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - August 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: In‐Kyung Song, Ji‐Hyun Lee, Joo‐Eun Kang, Hye‐Won Oh, Hee‐Soo Kim, Hee‐Pyoung Park, Jin‐Tae Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research