The use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC lines) has reduced the mortality and morbidity of premature newborns. The usual sites of insertion are the veins in the upper arms but ... Ultrasound guidance of central line placement allowed access with fewer attempts than using only anatomic landmarks, according to a prospective, randomized study published online March 12 in the ...
Science Daily: Sonic Flashlight Puts Ultrasound Images In Physician's Line Of Sight For Catheter Placement Sonic Flashlight Puts Ultrasound Images In Physician's Line Of Sight For Catheter Placement Background. Insertion of central venous catheters (CVCs) has historically been a task limited to physicians. However, as the use of CVCs and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has become ... Introducing a series of interventions around central line insertion, including education, insertion bundle and process and outcome surveillance, can lead to a marked decline in the rate of central ...
central line catheter placement, Nature: Peripherally inserted central venous catheters: frequency of complications in premature newborn depends on the insertion site Peripherally inserted central venous catheters: frequency of complications in premature newborn depends on the insertion site
