Ultrasound-guided central line insertion and standard peripherally inserted catheter placement in preterm infants: Comparing results from prospective study in a single-center

Conclusion: US guided catheterization of the IJV technique is faster than PICC line insertion with higher rates of successful first attempt and insertion, less procedure duration and fewer number of trials compared to PICC line insertion. There were no differences in complications.

Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - May 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Dany Antanios Al HamodSmart ZeidanAyah Al BizriGeorges BaakliniYolla Nassif Source Type: research