Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition

Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption.
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

From wastewater treatment to energy devices: A comprehensive review on biochar utilization and reuse pathways.

The Science of the total environment·2026

Same author

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Off-Pump Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery·2026

Same author

Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy in children with biliary atresia and genetic intrahepatic cholestasis: clinical course and outcomes.

Hepatology international·2025

Same author

Continuous right-to-left ductal flow in a newborn.

Annals of pediatric cardiology·2025

Same author

Pediatric cardiac surgical tourism in LMIC's-the paradox.

Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery·2025

Same author

Immediate and short-term outcome of balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in neonatal critical pulmonary stenosis.

Annals of pediatric cardiology·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 13, 2026

Development of a Neonatal Piglet Acute Lung Injury Model Recreating the Early Environment of Preterm Infant Lungs

Development of a Neonatal Piglet Acute Lung Injury Model Recreating the Early Environment of Preterm Infant Lungs

Published on: October 31, 2025

Central line retrieval in a neonate.

Vikas Kohli¹, Raja Joshi

¹Pediatric Cardiology & Congenital Cardiac Surgical Unit, Apollo Centre for Advanced Pediatrics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India. vkohli_md@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|August 19, 2007

Summary

A migrated peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in a preterm infant was successfully retrieved from the pulmonary valve using a snare technique. This case highlights a rare complication and a novel retrieval method for neonatal intensive care.

More Related Videos

The Perinatal Asphyxiated Lamb Model: A Model for Newborn Resuscitation

The Perinatal Asphyxiated Lamb Model: A Model for Newborn Resuscitation

Published on: August 15, 2018

Instrumentation of Near-term Fetal Sheep for Multivariate Chronic Non-anesthetized Recordings

Instrumentation of Near-term Fetal Sheep for Multivariate Chronic Non-anesthetized Recordings

Published on: October 25, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026

Development of a Neonatal Piglet Acute Lung Injury Model Recreating the Early Environment of Preterm Infant Lungs

Development of a Neonatal Piglet Acute Lung Injury Model Recreating the Early Environment of Preterm Infant Lungs

Published on: October 31, 2025

The Perinatal Asphyxiated Lamb Model: A Model for Newborn Resuscitation

The Perinatal Asphyxiated Lamb Model: A Model for Newborn Resuscitation

Published on: August 15, 2018

Instrumentation of Near-term Fetal Sheep for Multivariate Chronic Non-anesthetized Recordings

Instrumentation of Near-term Fetal Sheep for Multivariate Chronic Non-anesthetized Recordings

Published on: October 25, 2015

Area of Science:

Neonatal intensive care
Pediatric cardiology
Medical device management

Background:

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are crucial for neonatal intensive care.
PICC line migration is a rare but serious complication, occurring in approximately 1% of cases.
Prompt identification and management of migrated lines are essential to prevent adverse outcomes.

Observation:

A preterm infant in intensive care developed a migrated PICC line.
The migrated PICC line became enmeshed on the pulmonary valve, posing a significant risk.
This migration was identified and required immediate intervention.

Findings:

A novel snare-based retrieval technique was successfully employed to remove the PICC line from the pulmonary valve.
The retrieval procedure was technically challenging due to the infant's small size.
Successful retrieval mitigated the immediate risk to the infant's cardiovascular system.

Implications:

This case demonstrates a viable, minimally invasive technique for managing migrated PICC lines in neonates.
The described technique offers a potential solution for similar rare complications in small infants.
Further research into PICC line placement and migration prevention in neonates is warranted.