In this study, the aim was to examine agreement between X-rays and POC-US for checking CVL tip position (correct position/malposition), with a secondary aim to examine malposition rates by POC-US during the first 6 days of CVL placement.
They found that POC-US has a good agreement with X-rays for the detection of malpositioned CVL tip. Ultrasound appears to be a superior method to X-rays for routine verification of the CVL tip position in neonates. Further, it can be used to monitor UVC tip migration over time, especially in the first 48 h post-line insertion.
Authors:
Nahla Zaghloul1,2,3,Laura Watkins4, Jennie Choi-Rosen5, Shahana Perveen1 & Dalibor Kurepa1
1 Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
2 Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
3 Hofstra University School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA
4 Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Division, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
5 Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Radiology Department, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
European Journal of Pediatrics(2019) 178:173-179
