Chinese guideline for the prevention and control of complications associated to umbilical venous catheterization in neonates (2025)

Pediatric Investigation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) Participants: neonates requiring or having undergone UVC. (2) Intervention and comparison: no restrictions. (3) Outcomes: no restrictions. (4) Type of study: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis, as well as original study (including randomized controlled trials [RCTs], cohort studies, and case reports/case series).
DOI: 10.1002/ped4.70042
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References: 18

Abstract

This guideline aims to standardize the prevention and management of complications related to umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). It addresses nine clinical questions, categorized into three sections: (1) questions concerning UVC-related infection, (2) catheter position, and (3) UVC maintenance. Literature screening and review were completed for all papers published up to May 31, 2025. Relevant evidence was synthesized through meta-analysis where applicable, and the GRADE methodology was applied to grade the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations. The guideline establishes a total of nineteen recommendations and suggestions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Neonatal skin health care Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

Publication details

Journal / source
Pediatric Investigation
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
1–9
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN