Umbilical venous catheter- and peripherally inserted central catheter-associated complications in preterm infants with birth weight < 1250 g : Results from a survey in Austria and Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Umbilical venous catheters (UVC) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are commonly used in preterm infants but have been associated with a number of serious complications. We performed a survey in Austria and Germany to assess the use of UVCs and PICCs in preterm infants with a birth weight < 1250 g and associated rates of catheter-related adverse events.

Methods

Electronic survey of participating centers of the NeoVitaA trial. Main outcome parameter was the reported rates of UVC- and PICC-associated complications (infection, thrombosis, emboli, organ injury, arrhythmia, dislocation, miscellaneous).

Results

In total, 20 neonatal intensive care units (NICU) providing maximal intensive care in Austria and Germany (level I) were con

SUBMITTER: Hess S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10147741 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature