%0 Journal Article
%T Cateterismo venoso central de inserci¨®n perif¨¦rica en reci¨¦n nacidos de cuidado intensivo
%A Barr¨ªa P
%A Mauricio
%A Santander M
%A Gema
%J Revista chilena de pediatr¨ªa
%D 2006
%I Sociedad Chilena de Pediatr¨ªa
%R 10.4067/S0370-41062006000200003
%X objective: to evaluate the use of peripherically-inserted central venous catheter (picc) in newborns of intensive care units. patients and methods: 46 catheters inserted in 40 neonates were evaluated prospectively analyzing 4 variables: number of venipuncture attempts, time of installation, reasons for removal and complications. results: 49% were settled in the first attempt and 69,5% in antecubital veins, locating 63% in superior vena cava. the mean venipuncture attempts was 2,1, being significantly lower in low birth weight neonates (< 1 500 g = 1,7 ¡À 1,1; > 1 500 g = 2,5 ¡À 1,5; p = 0,045). the average time of installation was 20 minutes for very low birth weight newborns and 25 for the greater ones. the duration period was similar. 50% were retired by the end of intravenous therapy, 19,6% due to occlusion and 8,7% because of phlebitis. conclusions: picc constitute a first line alternative for very low birth weight newborns where installation is easier, being a safe and effective intervention
%K central venous catheter
%K newborn
%K infant.
%U http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0370-41062006000200003&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en