Poor Accuracy of Methods Currently Used to Determine Umbilical Catheter Insertion Length
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 umbili...
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| Main Authors: | Gerdina H. Verheij, Arjan B. te Pas, Ruben S. G. M. Witlox, Vivianne E. H. J. Smits-Wintjens, Frans J. Walther, Enrico Lopriore |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/873167 |
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