The umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is one of the most commonly used central lines in
neonates. It can be easily inserted soon after birth providing stable intravenous access in …

Background Lengthy duration of use may be a risk factor for umbilical venous catheter‐
associated bloodstream infection in newborn infants. Early planned removal of umbilical …

Abstract Background Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are used for central vascular
access in preterm infants, but controversy exits with regard to the optimum dwell-time …

Introduction Percutaneous central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a challenging
procedure in neonates, especially in preterm infants. Objective This study aims to describe …

Purpose: Central vascular catheters (CVCs) are frequently used in newborns in NICU.
Ultrasound (US) guided supraclavicular venipuncture of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) is …

Introduction This study aimed to determine the risk factors for subclinical umbilical catheter-
related thrombosis (UCRT) and its association with clinical morbidities. Materials and …

The aim of this article is to increase knowledge and understanding of issues relating to
choosing and using vascular access devices in the neonatal patient population. The article …

BACKGROUND: Umbilical venous catheters (UVC) and peripherally inserted central
catheters (PICC) are commonly used in preterms. UVC is cheap, easy to insert but has …

Background Umbilical catheters are commonly inserted in newborns in the neonatal
intensive care unit (NICU) yet are associated with serious adverse events (AEs) such as …

Our radiology department conducted an assessment of 300 neonatal radiographs in the
neonatal intensive care unit over almost two years. The purpose was to evaluate the correct …