Point-of-care ultrasound is currently widely used across the landscape of pediatric care.
Ultrasound machines are now smaller, are easier to use, and have much improved image …

Objective To determine the incidence of adverse events (AEs) associated with umbilical
catheters in the neonatal population. Study design Systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) refers to the use of portable imaging performed by
the provider clinician at the bedside for diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural purposes …

Objective of the study was to compare number of X-rays performed for neonatal central line
tip positioning when real-time US is used compared to X-ray only, and to assess …

Background: The correct position of the tip of a central venous access device is important in
all patients, and especially in neonates. The traditional method of tip location (approximated …

Central venous catheters (CVCs) in neonates are associated with a risk of central line-
associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Most reports on the incidence of CLABSI in …

This pre-post intervention study was conducted in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in two
Chinese hospitals. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intracavitary …

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the application of ultrasound for the localization of
the tip position of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in newborn infants. Study …

Objective To investigate whether ultrasound-guided umbilical venous catheter (UVC)
insertion (US group) reduced the rate of malpositioning of the catheter tip compared to the …

BACKGROUND: PICC line use is a common practice in neonatal units, but it is associated
with various complications. Catheter migration is the most common complication in …