Key result
Height and weight-based formulae predicted correct central venous catheter placement 97% and 98% of the time, respectively, in patients with congenital heart disease.
Why the study?
Do height and weight based formulae improve correct placement of central venous catheters compared to ECG guidance in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease?
Population
452 patients ranging in age from newborn to young adults and in weight from 2.5 to over 100 kg, all with…
Comparison
Height and weight based formulae for central… vs ECG guidance for CVC placement
Design
Editorial
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Height and weight-based formulae offer a simple and highly accurate method for CVC placement in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, potentially outperforming ECG guidance.
Do height and weight based formulae improve correct placement of central venous catheters compared to ECG guidance in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease?
Height and weight-based formulae offer a simple and highly accurate method for CVC placement in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, potentially outperforming ECG guidance.
Andropoulos et al. (2002) conducted a letter in Congenital heart disease requiring CVC placement (n=452). Height and weight based formulae vs. ECG guidance was evaluated on Correct CVC placement. Height and weight-based formulae predicted correct central venous catheter placement 97% and 98% of the time, respectively, in patients with congenital heart disease.
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