A new modified Seldinger technique for 2- and 3-French peripherally inserted central venous catheters

This study describes a modified Seldinger technique for 2- and 3-French peripherally inserted central venous catheters: A device similar to that used in heart catherisation with a standard micro-introducer serving as sheath and an arterial catheter serving as inner dilator was pushed forward over a...

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 2008-11, Vol.167 (11), p.1327-1329
Main Authors: Wald, Martin, Happel, Christoph M., Kirchner, Lieselotte, Jeitler, Valerie, Sasse, Michael, Wessel, Armin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Catheterization, Central Venous - instrumentation
Catheters
General aspects
Humans
Intensive care
Medical sciences
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatrics
Short Report
Veins & arteries
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Summary:This study describes a modified Seldinger technique for 2- and 3-French peripherally inserted central venous catheters: A device similar to that used in heart catherisation with a standard micro-introducer serving as sheath and an arterial catheter serving as inner dilator was pushed forward over a wire guide that had before been inserted via a peripheral venous catheter. With this method 2-and 3-French catheters could be safely inserted into peripheral veins of 14 paediatric patients. In conclusion successful insertion of a small peripheral venous catheter offers in most cases a possibility for the placement of a central venous line.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/s00431-007-0656-z