[Correct positioning of central venous catheters in pediatrics : Are current formulae really useful?]

CONCLUSION: The benefit of a formula for daily practice is very limited due to the problem of choosing the right insertion point. The recommended insertion depth should be considered as an indicator and a verification of the CVC tip position should be done using an imaging technique.
PMID: 29736556 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Anaesthesist - May 7, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Cleff C, Boensch M, Eifinger F, Hinkelbein J Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research