Height-based formulas for predicting intravascular length of tunnelled neck central venous catheter in paediatric population.

H Y LoKin Fen Kevin FungF YamY LeungA LiuK K ChengD ChoE Y L KanN Chao

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2023)

Intravascular CVC length can be estimated using simple formulas based on height and insertion sites. Further prospective validation of the LEJV and LIJV formulas is needed.

Keyphrases

body mass index
coronary artery
intensive care unit
emergency department
physical activity