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Pediatric central line
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Size
| Age (yrs) | Internal Jugular | Subclavian | Femoral |
| 0-0.5 | 3F | 3F | 3F |
| 0.5-2 | 3F | 3F | 3-4F |
| 3-6 | 4F | 4F | 4-5F |
| 7-12 | 4-5F | 4-5F | 5-8F |
Insertion Distance
Initial length of insertion (cm) = 1.7 + [(0.07 x height (cm)][1]
Contraindications
Central line if coagulopathic
- Preferentially use a compressible site such as the femoral location (avoid the IJ and subclavian if possible)
- No benefit to giving FFP unless artery is punctured[2]
- However, consider giving FFP if patient has hemophilia[3]
See Also
References
- ↑ ../docss/Depth355.pdf Yoon, S. et al Depth of a central venous catheter tip: length of insertion guideline for pediatric patients. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2006; 50: 355—357
- ↑ Fisher NC, Mutimer DJ. Central venous cannulation in patients with liver disease and coagulopathy—a prospective audit. Intens Care Med 1999; 25:5
- ↑ Morado M.et al. Complications of central venous catheters in patients with haemophilia and inhibitors. Haemophilia 2001; 7:551–556
