Christian Breschan, Mauro Pittiruti, Robin van der Lee, Ignacio Oulego-Erroz, Tobias Werther, Fiammetta Piersigilli, Giovanni Barone, Tom Ouwehand, Suzy Van Eenoo, Kevin Hugill, Matheus van Rens, Pediatric and Neonatal Vascular Access SIG of the ESPR and NEVAT
The essential role of ultrasound in the various phases of insertion and evaluation of CICC and FICC is emphasized. The importance of standardized protocols for assessment, insertion and evaluation is highlighted. Implementation of this recommendation improves patient safety and reduces practice variation.