Central venous catheters in neonates: from simple monolumen to port catheter.
J Vasc Access 2011;
12:4-8. [PMID:
21038302 DOI:
10.5301/jva.2010.5850]
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Abstract
The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) represents an important step in the management of the surgical, onco-hematology and critically ill patients. CVCs in neonates, like in adult patients, are mainly used to infuse hyperosmolar solutions, to take blood samples and for hemodynamic monitoring. The need for CVCs is higher in neonates than in adults. Poor peripheral access and the high demand for IV access and blood samples are already valuable indications for a CVC.
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