How long should umbilical venous catheters remain in place in neonates who require long-term (≥5-7 days) central venous access?
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2014
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Keir, A.
Giesinger, R.
Dunn, M.
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Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2014; 50(8):649-652
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Amy Keir, Regan Giesinger, and Michael Dunn
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In this evidenced-based review, we examine the current available literature to help answer the question 'In neonates requiring long-term central access [patient], does removal of the umbilical venous catheter (UVC) on days 5-7 and replacement with a peripherally inserted central catheter line [intervention] compared with leaving the UVC in situ [comparison] reduce rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections [outcome]?'
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© 2014 The Authors. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2014 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)