Observational studyBMC pediatrics2023
Cannulation via the external jugular vein--An alternative to conventional peripherally inserted central catheterisation for paediatric patients.
Observational study in BMC pediatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Internal vs. external jugular vein access for pediatric totally implantable venous ports: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Pooled it
- A case of bilateral formation of common jugular vein by the confluence of the external and internal jugular veins.Anatomical science international · 2026Article
- Comparison of the patency rates of catheter placementRenal failure · 2025Article
- Conventional Radiology Evaluation of Neonatal Intravascular Devices (NIVDs): A Case Series.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to describe a peripherally inserted central catheterisation (PICC) for paediatric patients with inaccessible access and a high risk of general anaesthesia (GA).
methodsThis was a retrospective observational study involving all paediatric inpatients who performed the PICC via an EJV approach without GA between September 2014 and September 2021 in a provincial key clinical speciality.
resultsA total of 290 EJV line placement attempts were performed, and 29 were excluded due to missing placement results, resulting in a sample size of 261. The anatomical localisation, punctures, and catheterisation success rates for this practice were 100%, 100%, and 90.04%, respectively. The placement success rate in children younger than one year was 93.75% (45/48). The median line duration of use was 19 days, with a median length of catheter insertion of 13 cm. The most common complications were catheter malposition (n = 20) and dislodgement (n = 7).
conclusionThe PICC via an EJV approach without GA is a feasible and safe practice with acceptable success and complication rates, and low costs. It might be an attractive alternative for obtaining central vascular access for paediatric patients.
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