Outcomes for UVCs
| UVC | Weight | Measurement | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successfully inserted | 51/53 (96) | 46/48 (96) | 1.0 |
| Secured at estimated depth | 38/51 (75) | 35/46 (76) | 1.0 |
| Secured at more than estimated depth | 2/51 (4) | 0/46 (0) | 0.496 |
| Secured at less than estimated depth | 11/51 (22) | 11/46 (24) | 0.812 |
| Primary outcome—tip T9–T10 | 16/51 (31) | 13/46 (28) | 0.826 |
| Tip above T9 | 11/51 (22) | 5/46 (11) | 0.181 |
| Tip below T10 | 10/51 (20) | 20/46 (43) | 0.015 |
| Tip in portal circulation | 14/51 (27) | 8/46 (17) | 0.332 |
Data are n (%) compared with Fisher's exact test.
UVC, umbilical venous catheter.