ULTRASOUND-GUIDED CENTRAL LINE INSERTION IN CHILDREN: HOW MUCH IMAGING IS REALLY NEEDED?
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https://doi.org/10.48729/pjctvs.222Keywords:
pediatrics, central line, ultrasound, chest radiographyAbstract
Introduction: A recent survey revealed that most pediatric surgeons use intraoperative fluoroscopy and routine postoperative chest radiography for catheter tip location in central line placement. The aim of this study is to review all cases of ultrasound-guided central line placements and to evaluate the role of postoperative chest radiography.
Methods: Retrospective data analysis of children submitted to percutaneous central line insertion under ultrasound control over a 2-year period in a pediatric surgery department. Data collected included: age, indication for central venous access, catheter type, usage of intraoperative fluoroscopy and postoperative chest radiography, complications, and whether chest radiography dictated any catheter-related intervention.
Results: Fifty-five long-term central lines were successfully established in children aged between 1 month and 17 years. All patients had the catheter tip position confirmed either by intraoperative fluoroscopy (96%), chest radiography (85%) or both (82%). Catheter tip overlying the cardiac silhouette (right atrium) on chest radiography was reported in 4 cases; these findings led to no change in catheter positioning or other catheter-related intervention. There were no catheter-related complications.
Conclusions: Percutaneous central line insertion under US-control is safe and effective even in small children. Post- operative chest radiography did not dictate any modification of catheter tip positioning after central line placement with ultrasound and fluoroscopic control or identified any other complication, thus should not be used routinely.
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