[Percutaneous microcatheters: experience in a neonatal pathology center].
We have performed 113 percutaneous catheterization in 87 newborn babies, locating them centrally in 60 cases (53%). In 69 (61%) cases the duration of catheter was as long as desired. Average duration was 14.65 days. No important complications were detected. We think that this in a useful technique that allows a long term circulatory access, even central venous lines. Aseptic procedure is mandatory as well as X-ray control of the distal tip of the catheter.
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000295:instrumentation
Microcatéteres percutáneos: experiencia en un centro de patología neonatal.