4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Pedi Poll
Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
VASCULAR ACCESS IN PEDIATRICS
VASCULAR ACCESS IN PEDIATRICS
Central Venous Access
Central Venous Access
Dr Sunita Goel
Lecturer in Anaesthesiology
BJ Wadia Children's Hospital


Central venous access:

Types (by access site):
  • Central venous catheters

  • Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICVC)

  • Umbilical catheters
      UAC
      UVC
Types (by time in use):
  • Temporary

  • Long term

  • Implanted

Long term central venous catheters:
  • Broviac (various sizes)

  • Hickman (one size only)

  • Groshong (anti-reflux mechanism with a one way occlusion valve)

Implantable subcutaneous ports:
  • Port-a-cath

  • Infuse-a-port

  • Mediport

  • P.A.S. port

Preferred for older children and adolescents

Placed completely under the skin

Special non-coring needle is used only

Lasts 1000-2000 punctures



 
 
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