Percutaneous Intraperitoneal Catheters in Neonates Following Open Heart Surgery

Conclusions:
The PPC insertion can be easily performed at the bedside with minimal complications. Fluid balance management is facilitated, and ventilation is improved. The PPC insertion is a valuable addition to the armamentarium of the physician treating neonates in the intensive care unit after complex congenital heart surgery.

Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - May 1, 2014 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Averbuch, N., Birk, E., Frenkel, G., Gogia, O., Shulman, O. M., Bruckheimer, E., Nachum, E., Amir, G. Tags: Review of a Large Clinical Series Source Type: research