Broviac catheterization in low birth weight infants: incidence and treatment of associated complications.

摘要: Fifty-two Broviac catheters were inserted in 40 preterm and eight term infants for 1733 days of catheter use. Thirty-six (69%) associated with complications infection and/or thrombosis, a complication rate 1/48 days. The patients who developed significantly lower gestational age had mean birth weight when compared those no complications. incidence catheter-related sepsis was 69% the very low only 20% weights over 1500 g. Eighteen 26 catheter-associated infections treated antibiotics without removal. Successful resolution retention occurred 14 18 episodes. Infections Staphylococcus aureus constituted three four treatment failures. Urokinase infusion successful causing thrombolysis nine cases. neonates, especially under g, are high Our experience indicates that some can be selectively managed sacrificing venous access.