Evidence · Randomised trial
Real-time ultrasound to assess the umbilical catheter position in neonates: a randomized, controlled trial.
- Cardiovascular
- Comfort and nursing care
- Line and device care
- Medical
- Nursing
Summary
This randomised controlled trial compared real-time ultrasound as an adjunct for guiding umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement in neonates against standard care without ultrasound, with X-ray confirmation of position. Ninety-nine neonates were randomised. Real-time ultrasound achieved a higher rate of correct catheter position on the initial X-ray, reduced catheter adjustments and lowered the number of X-rays needed. It is relevant to clinicians and advanced practitioners inserting umbilical lines in the neonatal unit.
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