Efficacy and safety of intracavitary electrocardiography-guided peripherally inserted central catheters in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the efficacy and safety of intracavitary electrocardiography (IC-ECG)-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placements in pediatric patients, emphasizing improvements over traditional placement methods.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in April 2024 across PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE. Studies focusing on pediatric patients and reporting the efficacy and safety of IC-ECG-guided PICC placement via the upper extremity were included. This study was registered with the PROSPERO database (CRD42024549037) in accordance with PRISMA guidelines.

Results

Eleven studies were included, comprising five randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and six quasi-experimental studies. The pooled analysis showed that IC-ECG had an appl

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468838 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature