High-flow sheaths for pediatric fluid resuscitation: a comparison of flow rates with standard pediatric catheters.
We evaluated high-flow intravenous devices designed specifically for fluid resuscitation of infants and children. Fluid flow rates with 4-, 5-, and 6-Fr high-flow sheaths and 18-, 20-, and 22-gauge catheters were measured and compared. Flow rate is significantly faster with the 4-Fr sheath (P less than 0.0001) than with the 18-, 20-, or 22-gauge catheter. The high flow rates possible with the sheaths make them ideal for use in patients who require rapid fluid resuscitation.
Idris
A H
AH
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610-0392.
Melker
R J
RJ
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy*