Management of neonatal intra-arterial catheters
Abstract:
Vascular access is a pervasive facet of contemporary neonatal practice, yet it lacks standardization, and some practices lack supporting evidence. This recommendation provides neonatal healthcare providers with evidence-based guidance for the safe insertion, securement, and management of intra-arterial catheters (IACs) in neonates. Taken together these steps aim to enhance the safety and efficacy of IAC insertion in neonatal population..
Reference:
van der Lee R, Yousef N, Schwaberger B, De Bisschop B, Piersigilli F, Ouwehand T, Van Eenoo S, Hugill K, van Rens M; Pediatric and Neonatal Vascular Access Special Interest Group (SIG) of the European Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) and Neonatal European Vascular Access Team (NEVAT). Management of intra-arterial catheters: neonatal european vascular access team-ESPR recommendation 6. Pediatr Res. 2026 Sep 18. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05470-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42760294..