Central line retrieval in a neonate

Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Jul;74(7):692-3. doi: 10.1007/s12098-007-0123-x.

Abstract

Peripherally inserted central lines are important for management of newborns in intensive care. 1% of PICC lines can migrate. Here we describe a preterm baby with a migrated PICC line enmeshed on the pulmonary valve. This was retrieved by snare from the pulmonary valve. The technique is described as also the challenges related to doing this in a small baby.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn