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Simple and accurate formula to estimate umbilical arterial catheter length of high placement.

Suthida Sritipsukho, Paskorn Sritipsukho

PubMed · 2007 · 14 citations · 6 references

Abstract

The SSSL is simple and accurate for predetermination of the umbilical arterial catheter length to position the catheter tip at T6-T10. It can be an alternative formula, especially where birth weight and total body length are not available.

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Stefan T. Mokrohisky, Rodney L. Levine, Joel D. Blumhagen et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1978 · 117 citations

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Umbilical arterial and venous catheters: placement, use, and complications.

C Green, M. D. Yohannan · PubMed · 1998 · 76 citations

Randomized trial of umbilical arterial catheter position: clinical outcome

ST Kempley, Stephen Bennett, B G Loftus et al. · Acta Paediatrica · 1993 · 41 citations

Umbilical Artery Catheterization in Neonates

Richard L. Weaver · Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine · 1971 · 15 citations

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