FEASIBILITY AND SAFETY OF ULTRASONIC-GUIDED CENTRAL VENOUS CANNULATION IN CHILDREN ≤ KG IN THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT VIETNAM NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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Objective: Central venous cannulation (CVC) is an essential procedure for pediatric emergencies, but it remains challenging for children, especially young children. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided CVC in children ≤ 10 kg at Vietnam National Children's Hospital. Research objects and methods: Descriptive, prospective analysis. Pediatric patients ≤ 10 kg received central vein placement under ultrasound guidance at the Internal Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - National Children's Hospital from August 2022 to April 2023. Results: There were 170 patients with 209 times of central placement. Median age is 5 months. Average weight: 6.0 ± 2.4 kg. The overall success rate was 93.8%, with 73.3% of cases succeeding on the first puncture. Cannulation time is 5.6 minutes (4.5 minutes – 7.5 minutes) – Median (IQR). There were 25 cases (accounting for 12.5%) with at least 1 complication, with a total number of complications of 35 (16.7%), of which the most were transient arrhythmias (8.1%), with no cases of hemothorax, pneumothorax or wrong arterial puncture. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation in children ≤ 10 kg shows high feasibility and safety
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