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.

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