A New Technique for Placement of Central Venous Catheters in Small Infants

Abstract

The delivery of total parenteral nutrition to premature infants has been a major advance in neonatal intensive care. Ideally, total parenteral nutrition fluids should be given through a central venous catheter, but insertion of such a catheter may be a very difficult procedure in small neonates. We describe a new technique that improves the success rate of central venous catheterization in premature infants.

A Novel, Simple Way to Insert Percutaneous Central Venous Catheters in Newborn Babies

“…In comparison to previous techniques reported in the literature, 2,3 we believe that the 'Townsville method' we describe is the simplest method of inserting a percutaneous central venous catheter in a sick newborn baby. We understand that this method has been used in some NICUs.…”

Technological Advances for PICC Placement and Management

“…5 Success using the MST technique was reported at 100% without complications. Twenty-five infants weighing 580 to 1700 g had PICCs successfully placed using the MST technique; 6 of these infants had previously undergone 2 to 4 unsuccessful attempts using traditional insertion methods.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] Technological Advances for PICC Placement and Management Janet Pettit, MSN, RNC, NNP This vascular access device (VAD) serves as a reliable means for the infusion of nutritional solutions, intravenous fluids, and medications.…”