title: Double catheter technique for misdirected umbilical vein catheter.
abstract: We studied the success rate of the double catheter technique during umbilical vein catheter placement in 42 patients with a misdirected umbilical vein catheter. The misdirected catheter was left in place, and an additional catheter was inserted. X-ray films confirmed that successful placement was achieved in 50% of infants without significant adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mandel
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Mimouni
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Littner
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dollberg
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*