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Comparison of JSS Formula with Modified Shukla's Formula for Insertion of Umbilical Venous Catheter: A Randomized
Sushma Krishnegowda1, Deepti Thandaveshwar2, Meghana Mahadevaswamy2
1Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical college Hospital, JSS University, MG Road, Mysuru. Karnataka, India. Correspondence to: Dr Sushma Krishnegowda, Department of Pediatrics, JSS Hospital, Agrahara, Mysuru 570 004, Karnataka, India. drsushmasri@gmail.com.
Objective:
To compare the rate of optimal position of UVC between modified Shukla's formula and JSS formula.
Methods:
Babies requiring umbilical vein catheterization were randomized to either Shukla or JSS formula group. Post-procedure X-ray was taken to check the tip position. Tip of the UVC just above the diaphragm (T9 - T10) was considered optimal. Success rate in achieving optimal position between the two groups were compared.
Results:
Out of 104 babies recruited, 50 were randomized for Shukla's formula and 54 for JSS formula. Catheter tips were in acceptable positions in 39.6% of Shukla group as compared to 56% in JSS group (P=0.02).
Conclusions:
The JSS Formula resulted in more optimal placement of UVC than the modified Shukla formula.
