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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Site and Complication Rate in Neonates

Catheterization, Peripheral

This study examines whether there is an association between the PICC insertion site and the complications necessitating PICC removal in neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    0 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Neonates of all gestational ages admitted to Foothills Medical Centre and Alberta Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
2. Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) line insertion planned as part of NICU care
3. Venous access available in both upper(above umbilicus) and lower body

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Local infection at potential site of insertion
2. Hemangioma, lymphangioma or malformations in the region of insertion
3. Major chromosomal anomalies

Study Location

Foothills Medical Centre
Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Amuchou Soraisham, MD, DM, FRCPC

[email protected]
403-944-8101
Backup Contact

Harish Amin, MBBS, FRCPC

[email protected]
403-955-7513
Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT03474978