Recommendations for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Depths in Neonates

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Recommendations for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Depths in Neonates. / Luister, Alexandra; Khostwal, Neda; Deindl, Philipp; Herrmann, Jochen; Singer, Dominique; Ebenebe, Chinedu Ulrich.

In: NEONATOLOGY, Vol. 120, No. 2, 28.03.2023, p. 263-267.

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title = "Recommendations for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Depths in Neonates",
abstract = "OBJECTIVE: Malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is common. Recommendations for PICC insertion depths are scarce and comprise complex equations. This study aimed to develop diagrams and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depths in neonates based on anthropometric parameters.STUDY DESIGN: In this retrospective single-center study, the individual optimal PICC insertion depths were correlated with body weight, length, and head circumference. Using linear regression analysis, line charts and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depth were generated and compared with previously published recommendations.RESULT: PICC insertion depths of 204 infants (gestational age at PICC installation: 24.0-44.9 weeks) with 131 (64%) PICC in the upper extremities and 73 (36%) in the lower extremities were analyzed. Linear logistic regression models revealed R2 values between 0.387 and 0.884.CONCLUSION: The charts and table developed in this study enable a fast and accurate determination of recommended PICC insertion depths in neonates.",
author = "Alexandra Luister and Neda Khostwal and Philipp Deindl and Jochen Herrmann and Dominique Singer and Ebenebe, {Chinedu Ulrich}",
note = "{\textcopyright} 2023 S. Karger AG, Basel.",
year = "2023",
month = mar,
day = "28",
doi = "10.1159/000528076",
language = "English",
volume = "120",
pages = "263--267",
journal = "NEONATOLOGY",
issn = "1661-7800",
publisher = "S. Karger AG",
number = "2",

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TY - JOUR

T1 - Recommendations for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Depths in Neonates

AU - Luister, Alexandra

AU - Khostwal, Neda

AU - Deindl, Philipp

AU - Herrmann, Jochen

AU - Singer, Dominique

AU - Ebenebe, Chinedu Ulrich

N1 - © 2023 S. Karger AG, Basel.

PY - 2023/3/28

Y1 - 2023/3/28

N2 - OBJECTIVE: Malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is common. Recommendations for PICC insertion depths are scarce and comprise complex equations. This study aimed to develop diagrams and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depths in neonates based on anthropometric parameters.STUDY DESIGN: In this retrospective single-center study, the individual optimal PICC insertion depths were correlated with body weight, length, and head circumference. Using linear regression analysis, line charts and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depth were generated and compared with previously published recommendations.RESULT: PICC insertion depths of 204 infants (gestational age at PICC installation: 24.0-44.9 weeks) with 131 (64%) PICC in the upper extremities and 73 (36%) in the lower extremities were analyzed. Linear logistic regression models revealed R2 values between 0.387 and 0.884.CONCLUSION: The charts and table developed in this study enable a fast and accurate determination of recommended PICC insertion depths in neonates.

AB - OBJECTIVE: Malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is common. Recommendations for PICC insertion depths are scarce and comprise complex equations. This study aimed to develop diagrams and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depths in neonates based on anthropometric parameters.STUDY DESIGN: In this retrospective single-center study, the individual optimal PICC insertion depths were correlated with body weight, length, and head circumference. Using linear regression analysis, line charts and tables for the recommendation of PICC insertion depth were generated and compared with previously published recommendations.RESULT: PICC insertion depths of 204 infants (gestational age at PICC installation: 24.0-44.9 weeks) with 131 (64%) PICC in the upper extremities and 73 (36%) in the lower extremities were analyzed. Linear logistic regression models revealed R2 values between 0.387 and 0.884.CONCLUSION: The charts and table developed in this study enable a fast and accurate determination of recommended PICC insertion depths in neonates.

U2 - 10.1159/000528076

DO - 10.1159/000528076

M3 - Short publication

C2 - 36596282

VL - 120

SP - 263

EP - 267

JO - NEONATOLOGY

JF - NEONATOLOGY

SN - 1661-7800

IS - 2

ER -