Umbilical venous catheter insertion depth estimation using birth weight versus surface measurement formula: a randomized controlled trial.

Ayman ShetaMajeeda KamaluddeenAmuchou Singh Soraisham

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2019)

There was no difference in the rate of optimally positioned UVC tip between the two methods for estimating UVC insertion depth. However, SM method results in more optimal positioning of UVC tip among BW < 1000 g infants.

Keyphrases

birth weight
gestational age
weight gain
optical coherence tomography
human milk
ultrasound guided
body mass index
physical activity
preterm infants
low birth weight