Percutaneous catheterization of the axillary vein in neonates.
Percutaneous catheterization of the axillary vein in low-birth weight neonates was performed successfully 217 times (226 attempts). In this report, the authors emphasize the facility of this method and its few complications compared to other methods of central venous catheterization.
D001207:Asepsis; D001367:Axillary Vein; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000379:methods