A randomized controlled trial of ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters compared with standard radiograph in neonates.
A C KatheriaS E FlemingJae H KimPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2013)
In the hands of ultrasound (US)-experienced neonatologists, RTUS-guided PICC placement reduces catheter insertion duration, and is associated with fewer manipulations and radiographs when compared with conventional placement.