Umbilical venous catheter malposition
Abstract:
Umbilical venous catheterization is a common procedure in the neonatal care unit. Although it is an easy procedure, insertion under suboptimal techniques may have devastating effects on the newborn. We present a rare case of umbilical venous catheter (UVC) malposition complicated with respiratory distress, pleural effusion, and acute kidney injury.
Reference:Simreen MA, Awaisheh F, Qtaishat R. A Rare Case of Umbilical Venous Catheter Malposition. Cureus. 2024 Jun 20;16(6):e62740. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62740. PMID: 39036268; PMCID: PMC11259820.