Comparing two formulas to estimate the correct depth of the neonatal umbilical venous catheter insertion
Aim The rate of complications among neonates with incorrectly positioned umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) is considerably increased. This prospective study aimed to evaluate whether the use of birth weight (BW) or body surface measurements as a guide for proper depth estimation of the UVC insertion...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jmsr.eg.net/article.asp?issn=2537-091X;year=2019;volume=2;issue=2;spage=137;epage=143;aulast=G. |