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Selective placement of the Broviac catheter in the infant
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|February 1, 1986
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For infants needing long-term IV nutrition via Broviac or Hickman catheters, exiting the catheter from the back may simplify care. This approach addresses challenges in managing central venous catheters in infants receiving total parenteral nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Vascular access
- Neonatal care
Background:
- Infants often require central venous catheters, such as Broviac or Hickman lines, for extended total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- Managing these catheters in infants can present significant care challenges.
- Existing exit sites may be prone to complications or difficult to maintain.
Abstract:
Infants frequently require the placement of a Broviac or Hickman catheter for prolonged administration of total parenteral nutrition. Proper catheter care in these patients may be difficult. We have addressed this problem in selected patients by exiting their central venous catheters from their backs.