Central venous catheter insertion profile and complications among neonates in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Close monitoring during extended dwell times is crucial. Our findings underscore the importance of raising awareness of CLABSI risk factors and adhering to best practices for central catheter maintenance. Healthcare professionals should be vigilant about the differences in complication rates between PICC and UVC, tailoring their approach accordingly.
Authors
- Ilene Padua
- Ahmed Elabbasy
- Hassan Al-shehri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2972-8276)
- Haifa Abdullah Alkorbi
- Abdullah Ibrahim Abuharb
- Amjad Ahmad Alshedookhi
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089554
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.72