| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2633695 | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although there was not a significant effect of the kind of catheter on length of neonatal intensive care unit stay, the peripherally inserted central catheter is recommended because of the decreased risk of phlebitis and the decreased number of venipuncture attempts and catheters needed to complete intravenous therapy.
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Authors
R. Mauricio (instructor and researcher), Pedro (assistant professor), Sergio (professor),