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PICC - infants; PQC - infants; Pic line - infants; Per-Q cath - infants
InformationA percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC) is a long, very thin, soft plastic tube that is placed in a small blood vessel. This article discusses PICCs in babies.
WHY IS A PICC USED?
The primary reason for a PICC is to deliver fluids and medicine over a long period of time without having to frequently replace an IV. A regular IV usually lasts only 1 - 3 days before needing to be replaced. A PICC can often be kept in for 2 - 3 weeks, or longer. Infants most likely to benefit from a PICC include those who are very immature, who have bowel problems that prevent feeding, or who need to take IV medicines for a long time.
HOW IS A PICC PLACED?
The baby will be given pain medicine. The health care provider will make a small surgical cut and place a hollow needle into a small vein, usually in the arm or leg. The PICC is moved through the needle to a big vein near (but not in) the heart. Its position is determined by an x-ray. The needle is removed after the catheter is placed.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF A PICC?
It may take several attempts to place the PICC. In some cases, it cannot be properly positioned. There is a small risk of infection. The longer the PICC is in place, the greater the risk for infection. Sometimes the catheter may wear away the blood vessel wall, causing IV fluid or medication to leak into the nearby areas of the body.
In very rare cases, the wall of the heart can wear away and cause serious bleeding and poor heart function. In rare cases, the catheter may break inside the blood vessel.
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What has the author Mary Kay Chathas written?
Mary Kay Chathas has written: 'RISK FACTORS FOR CATHETER COLONIZATION IN HIGH-RISK INFANTS WITH PERCUTANEOUS CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS (INFANTS)' -- subject(s): Health Sciences, Immunology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Immunology Health Sciences, Nursing Health Sciences
Urinary catheter - infants?
Alternative NamesBladder catheter - infants; Foley catheter - infantsInformationA urinary catheter is a small, soft tube placed in the bladder.WHY IS A URINARY CATHETER USED?A catheter may be needed if your baby is making only small amounts of urine. This could be due to your baby being very ill with low blood pressure, an abnormally developed urinary system, the use of a medication that decreases urine production, or the use of a medication that will not allow your baby to move his or her muscles. The catheter allows the urine that is made to be closely measured, which will help your doctor determine how much fluid your baby needs.HOW IS A URINARY CATHETER PLACED?The catheter is placed into the bladder through the opening at the tip of the penis in boys and near the vagina in girls where urine leaves the body. The opening is carefully cleaned using sterile technique, then a sterile catheter is inserted into the bladder.In older children, a small balloon near the tip of the catheter is inflated with water to help hold the catheter in place. The catheter, called a Foley catheter, may be connected to a sterile bag to allow accurate measurement of the urine.WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF A URINARY CATHETER?There is a small risk of injury to the urinary passage (urethra) or the bladder during the insertion of the catheter. Urinary catheters left in place for more than a few days increase the risk for a bladder or kidney infection in your baby.
How is apnea of prematurity in premature infants treated?
Infants with serious apnea may need medications to stimulate breathing or oxygen through a tube inserted in the nose. Some infants may be placed on a ventilator.
What is central psychosocial crisis for infants?
The central psychosocial crisis for infants, according to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, is trust versus mistrust. Infants who develop a sense of trust in their caregivers learn to feel secure and have confidence in the world around them, while those who experience mistrust may struggle with forming relationships and feeling secure in their environment.
Central venous line - infants?
Alternative NamesCVL - infants; Central catheter - infants - surgically placedInformationA cental venous line (CVL) is a long, soft plastic tube, called a catheter, that is placed into a large vein in the chest.WHY IS A CVL USED?The main reason for a CVL is to deliver nutrients to a baby for a long period of time. It is most often used when attempts to place a percutaneous inserted central catheter (PICC) have failed.Infants most likely to need a CVL include those with certain intestinal problems who need to get nutrition through their veins, and those who must receive IV medicines for a long time.HOW IS A CVL PLACED?CVL placement is done in the hospital. The baby will receive pain medicine. The skin is cleaned with a germ-killing solution (antiseptic). The health care provider will make a small surgical cut in the skin away from the vein to be entered. A small metal probe is used to create a narrow tunnel under the skin. The catheter goes through this tunnel, into a vein, and moved close to the heart. The position of the CVL is determined by an x-ray.WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF A CVL?There is a small risk of infection. The longer the CVL is in place the greater the risk for infection. Blood clots can form in the large veins leading to the heart. If infection or blood clots form, the CVL may need to be removed and other therapies given. You should talk with your doctor.Though the catheters are very soft and flexible, at times they can cause the blood vessel wall to wear away, which leads to leakage of the IV fluid or medicine into other body areas. In very rare instances, this can cause serious bleeding, breathing difficulty, and poor heart function.
What is Suprapubic bladder aspiration?
a technique that is sometimes used to collect urine from infants younger than six months. The doctor withdraws urine from the bladder into a syringe through a needle inserted through the skin over the bladder.
Is 99a fever for infants?
99 F is not a fever for infants.
Is leighs disease common?
Leigh's disease is a rare inherited neurometabolic disorder that affects the central nervous system and mainly found in infants from the ages 3 months to two years
What nutrient do infants require extras of?
Infants benefit from extra iron.
What do infants constituents in cow's milk?
There are no constituents of infants in cows milk.
Can larvicide cause microcephaly in infants?
No, larvicide does not cause microcephaly in infants.
If a Baby has repeated seizures and labor was unusually long and difficult will the infants condition worsen?
The real reason wouldn't be confirmed until an MRI and EEG was done to see what's happening in the little brain Seizures in infants can be due to infection of the central nervous system or lack of adequate oxygen at birth which could cause epilepsy.
