Peripherally inserted central catheter in newborns: association of number of punctures, vein, and tip positioning

• Main Authors: Thaís Aquino Carneiro (Author), Keline Soraya Santana Nobre (Author), Fernanda Cavalcante Fontenele (Author), Ana Paula Melo Façanha (Author), Roberta Pinheiro Ferreira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SciELO, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the use of peripherally inserted central catheters regarding the neonate's profile, indications for use, and catheterized vein; the relation between the number of puncture attempts and vein; and assessment of the catheter tip position. Method: documentary, descript...