Alternative technique for femoral access in neonates undergoing cardiac catheterization

Abstract

We report an alternative technique for femoral access in neonates <3.5 kg undergoing cardiac catheterization. By modifying a 0.014” Balance middleweight Elite wire and using a 24-gauge Galt introducer needle, we have noted increased ease and success in obtaining vascular access in this challenging cohort.

Keywords

• access
• cardiac
• catheterization
• neonates