Ultrasound-Guided Brachiocephalic Venipuncture for Neonatal Central Venous Access: A Multicenter Study Validating Safety and Feasibility
Brachiocephalic veinCatheter-related bloodstream infectionNeonatal central venous accessNeonatal Intensive CareUltrasound-guided venipuncture
Highlight
Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) is a safe, feasible, and reproducible technique for central venous catheter insertion in critically ill neonates across multiple centers. High first-attempt success (90%) and low procedural complications (none immediate major) support its clinical adoption. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) and mechanical complications showed low incidence over a substantial catheter dwell time (median 20 days).
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