Epidural catheter as an alternative for umbilical vein catheterization

[...]the heart rate of the patient began to rise gradually. [...]suspecting the emergent need for intervention, the UVC was attempted. [...]we opted for 18G epidural catheter (Portex, 18G, Smiths Medical, Czech Republic) and it could be smoothly threaded into the umbilical vein [Figure 1]. [4] The a...

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Published in:	Saudi journal of anaesthesia Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 153 - 154
Main Authors:	Barik, Amiya, Jain, Gaurav
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-04-2019 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Subjects:	Catheterization Catheters Intubation Letters to Editor Newborn infants Nutrition Pediatrics Veins & arteries Czech Republic
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Summary:	[...]the heart rate of the patient began to rise gradually. [...]suspecting the emergent need for intervention, the UVC was attempted. [...]we opted for 18G epidural catheter (Portex, 18G, Smiths Medical, Czech Republic) and it could be smoothly threaded into the umbilical vein [Figure 1]. [4] The associated complications include bloodstream infection, thromboembolic episode, disorders in heart rhythm, pericardial/pleural effusion, difficult prone positioning, and extra care required for maintenance.
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ISSN:	1658-354X 0975-3125
DOI:	10.4103/sja.SJA_701_18