The equations of the inserted length of percutaneous central venous catheters on neonates in NICU

In neonatal intensive care units, a percutaneous central venous catheter (PCVC) is inserted peripherally and threaded into a central venous location, when intravenous access is anticipated for an extended period of time. The tip location of PCVCs should be checked by an X-ray after the procedure. The present study aimed to determine an equation to estimate the optimal insertion length of PCVCs in neonates prior to the procedure.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - September 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: I-Lun Chen, Mei-Chen Ou-Yang, Feng-Shun Chen, Mei-Yung Chung, Chih-Cheng Chen, Yu-Chen Liu, Kuan-Hung Lin, Hsin-Chun Huang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research