Peripheral Intravenous Access in Preterm Neonates during Postnatal Stabilization: Feasibility and Safety

BackgroundCurrent European Guideline for resuscitation recommends a centrally positioned umbilical venous catheter as the best option for administering necessary drugs. Especially in preterm infants, a frequently used alternative is the peripheral venous catheter.MethodsTwo randomized controlled stu...

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Main Authors: Nariae Baik-Schneditz, Gerhard Pichler, Bernhard Schwaberger, Lukas Mileder, Alexander Avian, Berndt Urlesberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2017.00171/full