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Poor Accuracy of Methods Currently Used to Determine Umbilical Catheter Insertion Length
Joint Authors
Witlox, Ruben S. G. M.
Walther, Frans J.
Lopriore, Enrico
Smits-Wintjens, Vivianne E. H. J.
Verheij, Gerdina H.
te Pas, Arjan B.
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-05-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study compares the methods of Dunn and Shukla in determining the appropriate insertion length of umbilical catheters.
In July 2007, we changed our policy for umbilical catheter insertions from the method of Dunn to the method of Shukla.
We report our percentage of inaccurate placement of umbilical-vein catheters (UVCs) and umbilical-artery catheters (UACs) before and after the change of policy.
In the Dunn-group, 41% (28/69) of UVCs were placed directly in the correct position against 24% (20/84) in the Shukla-group.
The position of the catheter-tip of UVCs in the Dunn-group and the Shukla-group was too high in 57% (39/69) and 75% (63/84) of neonates, respectively.
UACs in the Dunn-group were placed directly in the correct position in 63% (24/38) compared to the 87% (39/45) of cases in Shukla-group.
The position of the catheter-tip of UACs in the Dunn-group and the Shukla-group was too high in 34% (13/38) and 13% (6/45) of neonates, respectively.
In conclusion, the Dunn-method is more accurate than the Shukla-method in predicting the insertion length for UVCs, whereas the Shukla-method is more accurate for UACs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Verheij, Gerdina H.& te Pas, Arjan B.& Witlox, Ruben S. G. M.& Smits-Wintjens, Vivianne E. H. J.& Walther, Frans J.& Lopriore, Enrico. 2010. Poor Accuracy of Methods Currently Used to Determine Umbilical Catheter Insertion Length. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Verheij, Gerdina H.…[et al.]. Poor Accuracy of Methods Currently Used to Determine Umbilical Catheter Insertion Length. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Verheij, Gerdina H.& te Pas, Arjan B.& Witlox, Ruben S. G. M.& Smits-Wintjens, Vivianne E. H. J.& Walther, Frans J.& Lopriore, Enrico. Poor Accuracy of Methods Currently Used to Determine Umbilical Catheter Insertion Length. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505181