- Discusses the use of ultrasound in recognizing the main immediate and late
complications - Details how to correctly check if the cathe-
ter tip is correctly located - Describes the decision-making process for
inserting a vascular access catheter in children
This is a practical guide to pediatric vascular access.
It covers how to use ultrasound appropriately, how to prevent and manage short and long complications, and how to correctly seat the catheter tip using ECG or radiology. It includes all the most modern approaches and devices. In particular, the best approach for some specific populations is covered, including neonates and infants, complex patients, and children with cancer and renal failure requiring long term treatments.
A guide on how to establish a vascular access team in a paediatric hospital is included, including the costs and benefits of having this hospital-based team.
Vascular Access in Neonates and Children is aimed at paediatric anaesthetists and surgeons, and radiologists, paediatricians and other specialities may also find it of interest.
Table of Contents- Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients: Classification and Indications
- Evidence Based Rationale for Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access in Children
- Principles of Ultrasonography and Settings of Ultrasound Devices for Children
- Ultrasound Anatomy of Arterial and Deep Veins of the Limb and the Cervico-Thoracic Region in Children
- Near-InfraRed Technology for Access to Superficial Veins: Evidence from the Literature and Indications for Pediatric Venous Access
- Tip Navigation and Tip Location Methods
- Chest Ultrasound for Early Diagnosis of Complications
- Technique and Devices for Securement of the Catheter and Protection of the Exit Site
- Peripheral Venous Access in Neonates
- Umbilical Venous Catheters
- Epicutaneo-Cava Catheters
- Ultrasound Guided Venous Access in Neonates
- Peripheral Venous Access: Short Cannulas, Mini-Midlines, Midlines
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in Children
- Centrally and Femorally Inserted Central Catheters (CICC and FICC) in Children
- Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices
- Umbilical Arterial Catheters
- Peripheral Arterial Lines
- Access for Dialysis and Apheresis
- Intraosseous Access
- Prevention and Treatment of Catheter-Related Complications
- Compatibility of Drugs
- Organization of a Hospital-Based Vascular Access Team
- Special Problems of Venous Access in Intensive Care and Emergency
- Special Problems of Venous Access in Oncology and Hematology
- Special Problems of Venous Access in Parenteral Nutrition
- Sedation and General Anesthesia for Vascular Access in Children
