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Central venous access in neonates through the peripheral route.
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Advanced Paediatric Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India. sujitchowdhary@hotmail.com
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
|June 28, 2000
Summary
Central venous catheters are vital for neonatal intensive care, enabling drug administration and parenteral nutrition. Percutaneous sialastic long lines offer a popular, effective method for delivering this essential nutritional support in neonates.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric surgery
- Vascular access
Background:
- Central venous access is crucial in intensive care units for drug delivery and monitoring.
- Parenteral nutrition is essential for neonates, particularly those undergoing surgery.
- Advances in neonatal care and nutrition have improved surgical outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of central venous access in neonatal care.
- To discuss the role of parenteral nutrition in improving neonatal surgical outcomes.
- To present percutaneous sialastic long lines as a key technique for neonatal parenteral nutrition.
Main Methods:
- Review of central venous access techniques in neonates.
- Discussion of parenteral nutrition delivery methods.
- Focus on the percutaneous sialastic long line technique.
Main Results:
- Central venous access is a common requirement in neonatal intensive care.
- Parenteral nutrition is often needed for short durations in neonates.
- Percutaneous sialastic long lines are a widely adopted method for neonatal parenteral nutrition.
Conclusions:
- Central venous access is indispensable for neonatal intensive care and nutrition.
- Parenteral nutrition plays a critical role in supporting neonates, especially post-surgery.
- The percutaneous sialastic long line is a preferred and effective method for delivering parenteral nutrition in neonates.