How long should umbilical venous catheters remain in place in neonates who require long-term (≥5-7 days) central venous access?

Keir, A.Giesinger, R.Dunn, M.2015-09-152015-09-152014Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2014; 50(8):649-6521034-48101440-1754http://hdl.handle.net/2440/94380In 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]?'en© 2014 The Authors. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2014 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)Catheter-related infections/prevention and controlInfantNewbornHow long should umbilical venous catheters remain in place in neonates who require long-term (≥5-7 days) central venous access?How long should umbilical venous catheters remain in place in neonates who require long-term (>/-5-7 days) central venous access?Journal article003001212610.1111/jpc.126900003403931000162-s2.0-84905381146144292Keir, A. [0000-0003-1692-5676]