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BEDSIDE ULTRASOUND-GUIDED INNOMINATE VEIN CANNULATION FOR CENTRAL LINE PLACEMENT IN NEWBORNS

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Topic overview

This article describes a surgical team's early experience using bedside ultrasound to guide central line placement via the innominate vein in critically ill newborns under 4.5 kg. The technique offers an alternative vascular access route for NICU patients requiring central venous catheters when standard approaches may be challenging.

Key takeaways

  • Ultrasound-guided innominate vein cannulation is a viable alternative for central venous access in critically ill neonates under 4.5 kg.
  • Bedside placement by a vascular surgery team can provide safe central access when traditional routes are unsuitable in NICU patients.
  • The innominate vein approach expands options for central line placement in infants with limited or exhausted peripheral venous access.

Keywords

Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access Innominate Vein Cannulation Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Vascular Surgery Central Venous Catheter Point-of-care Ultrasound

Hashtags

#NeonatalCare #UltrasoundGuidance #PediatricSurgery #VascularAccess

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. BEDSIDE ULTRASOUND-GUIDED INNOMINATE VEIN CANNULATION FOR CENTRAL LINE PLACEMENT IN NEWBORNS. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-06-17. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10569?via_space=staycurrentmd

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