Main 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:

Part 1: General considerations on venous access in neonates and childrenChapter 1: Vascular access in pediatric patients: classification and indications

Chapter 2: Evidence based rationale for ultrasound guided vascular access in children

Chapter 3: Principles of ultrasonography and settings of ultrasound devices for children

Chapter 4: Ultrasound anatomy of arterial and deep veins of the limb and the cervico-thoracic region in children

Chapter 5: Near-InfraRed technology for access to superficial veins: evidence from the literature and indications for pediatric venous access

Chapter 6: Tip navigation and tip location methods

Chapter 7: Chest ultrasound for early diagnosis of complications

Chapter 8: Technique and devices for securement of the catheter and protection of the exit site

Part 2: Venous access in neonates

Chapter 9: Peripheral venous access in neonates

Chapter 10: Umbilical venous catheters

Chapter 11: Epicutaneo-cava catheters

Chapter 12: Ultrasound guided venous access in neonates

Part 3: Venous access in children

Chapter 13: Peripheral venous access: short cannulas, mini-midlines, midlines

Chapter 14: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in children

Chapter 15: Centrally and Femorally Inserted Central Catheters (CICC and FICC) in children

Chapter 16: Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices

Part 4: Arterial access

Chapter 17: Umbilical arterial catheters

Chapter 18: Peripheral arterial lines

Part 5: Special considerations in pediatric vascular access

Chapter 19: Access for dialysis and apheresis

Chapter 20: Intraosseous Access

Chapter 21: Prevention and treatment of catheter-related complications

Chapter 22: Compatibility of drugs

Chapter 23: Organization of a hospital-based Vascular Access Team

Chapter 24: Special problems of venous access in intensive care and emergency

Chapter 25: Special problems of venous access in oncology and hematology

Chapter 26: Special problems of venous access in parenteral nutrition

Chapter 27: Sedation and general anesthesia for vascular access in children