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Tunneling technique for central venous access devices in neonates

"In our experience, the CTA tunneling technique is reliable, safe, and feasible in the neonate even from the first hours of life, as well as for preterm newborns; it could be a valid alternative to the usual exit site" Rodriguez Perez et al (2023).

"In our experience, the CTA tunneling technique is reliable, safe, and feasible in the neonate even from the first hours of life, as well as for preterm newborns; it could be a valid alternative to the usual exit site" Rodriguez Perez et al (2023).

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Tunneling technique for central venous access devices in neonates

Abstract:

Background: Chest-to-arm (CTA) tunneling technique has been described recently as an alternative option to exit site of the catheter in the infraclavicular area.

Method: We report our experience with ultrasound-guided centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) placed using CTA tunneling in six neonates. All central venous catheters were positioned with ultrasound guidance and real-time tip location.

Results: There were no insertion-related complications; all devices were correctly positioned at the first attempt. During the follow-up, we found no catheter-related thrombosis, infections, or catheter malfunction. No tip position-related complications. Only one case of secondary malposition was reported.

Conclusion: In our experience, the CTA tunneling technique is reliable, safe, and feasible in the neonate even from the first hours of life, as well as for preterm newborns; it could be a valid alternative to the usual exit site.


Reference:

Rodriguez Perez C, Pezzotti E, Risso FM. Chest-to-arm tunneling technique for central venous access devices in neonates. J Vasc Access. 2023 May 7:11297298231174064. doi: 10.1177/11297298231174064. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37151028.

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