Nature

Peripheral insertion of double-lumen central venous catheter using the Seldinger technique in newborns

To report the experience of peripheral insertion of double-lumen central catheters (PIDLCC) in preterm and term newborn infants and to analyze the technical characteristics of the procedure and any ...
Nature

A randomized controlled trial of ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters compared with standard radiograph in neonates

The placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) routinely incorporates tip position confirmation using standard radiographs. In this study, we sought to determine whether real-time ...
Medscape

Bedside Ultrasound Rivals Chest X-ray in Catheter Placement

NEW YORK, New York — Bedside ultrasound imaging could be poised to replace the gold standard of chest x-ray for the confirmation of central venous catheter placement, according to preliminary data ...
Medscape

Minimizing Complications Associated With Percutaneous Central Venous Catheter Placement in Children

Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2013;14(3):273-283. Ultrasonography may be used to supplement the landmark method. [53] Three different techniques have been described. The real-time two-dimensional ultrasound ...
EurekAlert!

The addition of a dedicated nursing team to assist with catheter insertions can help reduce bloodstream infections in hospitals

Arlington, Va. — October 19, 2023 — A new report published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates that implementing a dedicated team of nurses to assist with central ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement in Patients with Thrombocytopenia

Transfusion guidelines regarding platelet-count thresholds before the placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) offer conflicting recommendations because of a lack of good-quality evidence. The ...