Assessing effect of catheter type and position on central line-associated bloodstream infections in the NICU

Central venous catheter usage in NICU remains associated with serious complications such as bloodstream infection. Also, low position (underdiaphragmatic) of umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is tolerated despite not recommended. To our knowledge, no previous study assessed the effect of such a position on central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rates in the NICU