Comparison between ultrasonography and X-ray as evaluation methods of central venous catheter positioning and their complications in pediatrics
ConclusionUltrasound is a reliable method for detection of CVC positioning. Even so, with the four-chamber cardiac view, this method is unable to identify catheters inside heart chambers, therefore, needing to confirm the positioning with CR.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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