The Intracavitary ECG Method for Positioning the Tip of Central Venous access Devices in Pediatric Patients: Results of an Italian Multicenter Study

Is the IC-ECG method safe and accurate in the pediatric patients? What’s the feasibility and the accuracy if you use a dedicated EGC monitor?

September 2014 – The Journal of Vascular Access 

DOI:  10.5301/jva.5000281

Source – PubMed

Authors: Francesca Rossetti, Mauro Pittiruti, Massimo Lamperti, Ugo Graziano, Davide Celentano, Giuseppe Capozzoli

This group, the Italian Group for Venous Access Devices (GAVeCeLT) has carried out a multicenter study investigating the safety and accuracy of intracavitary electrocardiography (IC-ECG) in pediatric patients.