Performance of tunnelled, non-cuffed central venous catheters in infants: A scoping review.
Anna DeanRebecca DoyleAmanda Judith UllmanPublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2023)
This review has identified only a small number of studies, with small participant numbers, reporting the performance of tncCVCs in infants. Definitions of complications measured varied significantly between studies, and vastly different patient follow-up protocols were reported. Further larger-scale studies on the performance of tncCVC, employing internationally recognised reporting standards is warranted to ensure clinicians can make informed choices for medication and infusion delivery.