Real-time ultrasound enhances umbilical venous catheters placement in preterm newborns

Objectivesthe study aims to determine whether real-time ultrasound-guided umbilical venous catheter (UVC) insertion could enhance the accuracy of the procedure and reduce the number of x-ray, thereby minimizing radiation exposure of the newborn.MethodsA pre-post study was conducted, comparing outcom...

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Main Authors: Francesca Cossovel, Francesca Galdo, Luca Ronfani, Laura Travan, Cristina Bibalo, Antonella Trappan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1567586/full
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