Peripherally inserted central venous catheters: US-guided vascular access in pediatric patients

James S Donaldson*, Frank P. Morello, Joseph J. Junewick, Julie C. O'Donovan, Jennifer Lim-Dunham

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Abstract

Ultrasound (US)-guided peripheral venipuncture was performed for peripheral insertion of 222 central venous catheters over a 12-month period. Initial placement was successful in 218 patients but unsuccessful in eight; placement was successful in four the next day (success rate, 98%; complication rate, 5%). Catheters were in place from 3 days to 6 months (mean, 36 days). US guidance allowed successful venipuncture for placement of central venous catheters in children.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)542-544
Number of pages3
JournalRadiology
Volume197
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995

Keywords

  • Catheters and catheterization in infants and children
  • Interventional procedures, in infants and children

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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