DESCRIPTION:
This is a practical guide to pediatric vascular access. It covers how to use ultrasound appropriately, how to prevent and manage early and late complications, and how to correctly place the catheter tip using ECG or radiology. It includes all the most modern approaches and devices. In particular, the best approach for some specific populations is covered, including neonates and infants, complex patients, and children with cancer or renal failure requiring long term treatments. A guide on how to establish a vascular access team in a pediatric hospital is included, including the costs and benefits of having this hospital-based team.
Vascular Access in Neonates and Children is aimed at pediatric anesthesists and surgeons, and radiologists, pediatricians and other specialities may also find it of interest.
CONTENTS:
General Considerations on Venous Access in Neonates and Children
Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients: Classification and Indications
Evidence Based Rationale for Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access in Children
Principles of Ultrasonography and Settings of Ultrasound Devices for Children
Ultrasound Anatomy of Arterial and Deep Veins of the Limb and the Cervico-Thoracic Region in Children
Near-InfraRed Technology for Access to Superficial Veins: Evidence from the Literature and Indications for Pediatric Venous Access
Tip Navigation and Tip Location Methods
Chest Ultrasound for Early Diagnosis of Complications
Technique and Devices for Securement of the Catheter and Protection of the Exit Site
Venous Access in Neonates
Peripheral Venous Access in Neonates
Umbilical Venous Catheters
Epicutaneo-Cava Catheters
Ultrasound Guided Venous Access in Neonates
Venous Access in Children
Peripheral Venous Access: Short Cannulas, Mini-Midlines, Midlines
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in Children
Centrally and Femorally Inserted Central Catheters (CICC and FICC) in Children
Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices
Umbilical Arterial Catheters
Peripheral Arterial Lines
Special Considerations in Pediatric Vascular Access
Access for Dialysis and Apheresis
Intraosseous Access
Prevention and Treatment of Catheter-Related Complications
Compatibility of Drugs
Organization of a Hospital-Based Vascular Access Team
Special Problems of Venous Access in Intensive Care and Emergency
Special Problems of Venous Access in Oncology and Hematology
Special Problems of Venous Access in Parenteral Nutrition
Sedation and General Anesthesia for Vascular Access in Children
