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Surfcath – how to use
Vygon’s Surfcath™ is a unique catheter to be used for administering surfactant with the LISA method for preterm babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), a leading cause of death in premature infants. In this video, you will see, on a real neonatal patient, the Surfcath’s insertion, the surfactant administration and the Surfcath’s removal. This tutorial video has been created by Dr Carmen Rodriguez Perez, M.D. PhD, working in the NICU of the Children Hospital ASST Spedali Civili Brescia in Italy.
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Use of cyanoacrylate glue for the sutureless securement of epicutaneo-caval catheters in neonates
Is CG added to usual securement devices effective in reducing ECC accidental dislodgment?
In this article the autors evaluated the usefulness of medical Cyanoacrylate Glue (CG) as a solution to strengthen conventional ECC securement. The CG was a part of their ECC insertion bundle since 2018.
J Vasc Access. 2021 Apr 8;11297298211008103.
Vito D’Andrea 1, Lucilla Pezza 1, Giovanni Barone 2, Giorgia Prontera 1, Mauro Pittiruti 3, Giovanni Vento 1
- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Article first published online: April 8, 2021
Corresponding Author:
Vito D’Andrea, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Gemelli 8, Roma 00168, Italy. Email: dandrea.vito@gmail.com
PMID: 33827329
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Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein may reduce central line–associated bloodstream infection in preterm infants
The objective of this study was to assess the risk of central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) of ultrasound (US)- guided cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein (BCV) compared to standard epicutaneous cava catheters (ECCs) in preterm infants. This was a retrospective cohort study in preterm infants with a birth weight of less than 1500 g.
Authors : Ignacio Oulego-Erroz, Alba Fernández-García, Beatriz Álvarez-Juan, Sandra Terroba-Seara, Paula Alonso Quintela, Antonio Rodríguez-Núñez
European Journal of Pediatrics (2020) 179:1655–1663
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Administering surfactant – LISA method
Less Invasive Surfactant Administration : LISA
This webinar is given by Dr. W. Gysemans, neonatologist at ZOL Genk, situated in Belgium.
Make sure to watch this webinar if you want to know more about giving surfactant with the LISA method.
We treat the following topics:
- Why give surfactant?
- When to give surfactant, including international guidelines and point-of-care ultrasound
- How to give surfactant using 2 different methods : INSURE and LISA
- Surfcath™: a medical device specifically developed for the administration of surfactant.
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Feasibility of the ultrasound-guided supraclavicular cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein in very small weight infants: A case series
The aim of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate the clinical feasibility of the supraclavicular ultrasound-guided cannulation of the brachiocephalic vein in infants weighing less than 1500 g.
Authors : Christian Breschan,Gudrun Graf, Christoph Arneitz, Haro Stettner, Georg Feigl, Stefan Neuwersch, Christian Stadik, Markus Koestenberger, Sandra Holasek, Rudolf Likar
First published: 25 May 2020
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The importance of neonatal PICC placement and care and maintenance in tiny babies
By Ms Doctor Fiammetta Piersigilli
Attending neonatalogist (permanent position)
Chef de Cliniques
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc Brussels, BelgiumDr Fiammetta Piersigilli has been practising in the field of Paediatric Medicine for over 17 years. She is currently working in the Neonatal Intensive care unit in Saint Luc University Clinic, Brussels as well as Bambino Gesù paediatric hospital and responsible for the vascular access team. She is also actively involved in education as a professor at Université catholique de Louvain. In addition, Dr Piersigilli is a strong advocate for improving patient outcomes, having published a paper in late 2020 on how to minimize central line-associated bloodstream infections in a neonatal intensive care unit, focusing on quality improvement interventions and the adoption of an evidence-based bundle.
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FDA safety communication
The ENFit Low Dose Tip was created to solve the accuracy concern raised by the standard ENFit connection.
The Food and Drugs Administration (USA) released a safety communication on October 12th, 2021. This safety communication warns patients and healthcare providers about the potential overdoses when using ENFit Low Dose Tip (LDT) syringes due to design of its moat. The communication can be consulted here. -
Incidence of umbilical vein catheter-associated thrombosis of the portal system: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The use of umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) in the perinatal period may be associated with severe complications, including the occurrence of portal vein thrombosis (PVT). A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors : Iliana Bersani, Fiammetta Piersigilli, Giulia Iacona, Immacolata Savarese, Francesca Campi, Andrea Dotta, Cinzia Auriti, Enrico Di Stasio, Matteo Garcovich
Published : World J Hepatol 2021 November 27; 13(11): 1802-1815
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Microsite – How to use
Microsite is a Modified Seldinger Technique kit for PICC placement in neonates. This kit aims to minimize venous trauma and increase success insertion rate.
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Are the safety enteral feeding systems accurate enough for neonatal drug administration By Dr O’Mara
JENS 2021 – Dr O’Mara held a symposium at the 2021 joint European Neonatal Society virtual congress. The symposium was moderated by Dr Siegel. It addressed the compatibility between safety enteral feeding systems and accuracy needed for neonatal drug administration, showing that ENFit is not accurate enough for this patient population.
