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An Unusual Case of a Stuck Catheter in a Sick Neonate

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The umbilical vein can be reliably used for central venous access in neonates less than 14 days old. The catheter used in the umbilical vein normally extends proximally to the inferior vena cava and can be utilized for drug delivery as well as venous sampling. Herein, we describe a neonate with a broken umbilical vein catheter (UVC) stuck in the right atrium and inferior vena cava (IVC), and its successful, uneventful removal via the transfemoral route.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71773

Authors: Abhinav Aggarwal, Roshan Kumar, Alpas Anand, Preeti Gupta

Institutions: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Safdarjang Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403518197