Adjusting umbilical central lines using echocardiography ultrasound.

This study examined the use of ultrasound for adjusting umbilical central lines in the neonatal intensive care unit at Royal Oldham Hospital. The authors compared ultrasound to traditional X-ray procedures and found that ultrasound-guided placement of the umbilical catheter is a quick, safe and effective method that saves considerable time in clinical and nursing management, especially in extremely premature babies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]