Point-of-care ultrasound for monitoring catheter tip location during umbilical vein catheterization in neonates: a prospective study

BackgroundPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can guide umbilical vein catheter placement in real time and monitor catheter tip position, allowing avoidance of severe complications due to catheter malposition. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of POCUS in guiding venous catheter insertion an...

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Main Authors: Hao-Qiang Xie, Cai-Xuan Xie, Jin-Feng Liao, Feng-Dan Xu, Bang Du, Bai-Mao Zhong, Xiao-Guang He, Ning Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1225087/full