Preterm infant
Conditions
Interventions
cava, 
atrium, 
innominate 
vein, 
or 
Gold Standard:Present, X-ray localization of PICC is the standard method. The best location of PICC tip is 1/3 of the lower superior vena cava, or the junction of the inferior vena cava and the right
Index test:PICC 
ultrasound 
results 
the 
tip 
was 
in 
superior 
Sponsors
Chengdu Women and Children's Central Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Premature infants with birth weight > 1000g; (2) Premature infants with indication of PICC catheterization; (3) Premature infants with legal guardian's consent to PICC catheterization;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Premature infants with contraindication of PICC catheterization; (2) Failure of PICC catheterization; (3) No X-ray and ultrasound was completed within 24 hours after PICC catheterization;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| PICC ultrasound location results;PICC X-ray localization results; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of complications; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYiyong Fu
Chengdu Women and Children's Central Hospital
Outcome results
None listed