Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Pilot Study
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Use of real-time ultrasound for locating tip position in neonates undergoing peripherally inserted central catheter insertion: A pilot study
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Securing long-term venous access is an essential part of sick newborn care. The malposition of central line tip leads to several complications. There is a need for an easily available bedside investigating tool to diagnose these malpositions. This study was done to compare the effectiveness of real-time ultrasound (RTUS) with X-ray in identifying the peripherally inserte...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0002-8614
DOI: 10.1111/jgs.13600