Umbilical catheter rupture: A serious complication in neonatal intensive care units

Umbilical catheterization is commonly used as a route to provide medications and fluids to the neonates as well as for blood sampling and continuous monitoring. Although the rupture of umbilical catheters is considered as a rare, preventable complication, it has been reported several times in the li...

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Published in:International journal of pediatrics & adolescent medicine 2021-09, Vol.8 (3), p.146-148
Main Authors: Khasawneh, Wasim, Samara, Dua N., Bataineh, Ziad A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Neonates
Review
Ruptured catheter
Umbilical catheters
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Summary:Umbilical catheterization is commonly used as a route to provide medications and fluids to the neonates as well as for blood sampling and continuous monitoring. Although the rupture of umbilical catheters is considered as a rare, preventable complication, it has been reported several times in the literature. Healthcare providers need to be cautious with catheter placement, maintenance, and removal to prevent such a complication. Hereby, we review the literature about this complication after presenting two incidents of umbilical venous catheter rupture in two separate patients in our neonatal ICU. One was removed easily through the umbilical stump, whereas the other required surgical exploration.
ISSN:2352-6467
2352-6467
DOI:10.1016/j.ijpam.2020.09.002