Central venous catheterization in neonates: Comparison of complications with percutaneous and open surgical methods

Abstract

Aim: To compare the complications of two methods of placement of central venous catheters. Materials and Methods: One hundred neonates had percutaneously inserted central venous catheters and another 100 had the catheters placed after surgical incision and vein location. Results : No statistical difference was noted in the complication rate or efficacy Conclusions : Both the methods are equally safe and effective.

Keywords

• Central vein catheterization
• complication
• neonate