New Technique for Stabilizing Umbilical Artery Catheters in Very Low Birthweight Infants.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1989
Description
The securing of umbilical artery catheters (UACs) with tape bridges has been associated with significant dermal complications in the very low birthweight neonate. We describe a new technique for UAC stabilization using an anchoring adhesive tape applied directly to the catheter, which is in turn sutured to the cord. This technique provides a very satisfactory method of UAC stabilization and avoids skin complications associated with the standard methods.
Citation Information
Stewart, D. L.; Wilkerson, S.; and Fortunato, S. J.. 1989. New Technique for Stabilizing Umbilical Artery Catheters in Very Low Birthweight Infants.. Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association. Vol.9(4). 458-459. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2593024/ PMID: 2593024 ISSN: 0743-8346