Search
IVTEAM

PICC insertion depths in neonates

"The charts and table developed in this study enable a fast and accurate determination of recommended PICC insertion depths in neonates" Luister et al (2023).

"The charts and table developed in this study enable a fast and accurate determination of recommended PICC insertion depths in neonates" Luister et al (2023).

ReTweet

PICC insertion depths in neonates

Abstract:

Objective: Malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is common. Recommendations for PICC insertion depths are scarce and comprise complex equations. This study aimed to develop diagrams and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depths in neonates based on anthropometric parameters.

Study design: In this retrospective single-center study, the individual optimal PICC insertion depths were correlated with body weight, length, and head circumference. Using linear regression analysis, line charts and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depth were generated and compared with previously published recommendations.

Result: PICC insertion depths of 204 infants (gestational age at PICC installation: 24.0-44.9 weeks) with 131 (64%) PICC in the upper extremities and 73 (36%) in the lower extremities were analyzed. Linear logistic regression models revealed R2 values between 0.387 and 0.884.

Conclusion: The charts and table developed in this study enable a fast and accurate determination of recommended PICC insertion depths in neonates.


Reference:

Luister A, Khostwal N, Deindl P, Herrmann J, Singer D, Ebenebe CU. Recommendations for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Depths in Neonates. Neonatology. 2023 Jan 3:1-5. doi: 10.1159/000528076. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36596282.

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Rss Envelope

About IVTEAM citation library

IVTEAM has established itself as a core global resource for infusion and vascular access practitioners. Each day 6K users have access thousands of pages of easy to access relevant intravenous news and updates. IVTEAM offers its visitors a premier service that has no financial or subscriber based restrictions. The editorial stance of IVTEAM is to ensure no editorial restrictions exist; content remains unbiased and independent.

It is crucial that IVTEAM stays up-to-date and offers visitors regular, current updates. Each day news feeds are analysed, websites searched and various additional sources of information visited. This results in large amounts of data being sifted through for relevant information every day. Only a small amount of data is relevant to IV practice and makes it onto IVTEAM.

Read more
Copyright 2024 © IVTEAM. All rights Reserved.