Ultrasound assessment of umbilical venous catheter migration in preterm infants: a prospective study

Conclusion UVC tip localisation by standard radiography is very imprecise, and catheter tip migration occurs in a significant proportion of infants during first weeks of age. We suggest ultrasound as the best modality to assist localisation and follow-up of UVC tip in preterm infants.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Child health, Infant health, Neonatal health, Radiology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics) Original articles Source Type: research