Acquired chylothorax in association with supraclavicular ultrasound-guided access to the brachiocephalic vein in a neonate. Issue 4 (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhong, Bella; Barnes, Richard; Malhotra, Atul; Pharande, Pramod
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 23:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 640
• Page End: 643
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: Central line -- CVC -- octreotide -- complication -- intensive care -- techniques and procedures -- nursing; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.1177/11297298211005267
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

Abstract

Achieving and maintaining venous access can be challenging in some premature and low birth weight infants. In this population, the supraclavicular ultrasound-guided in-plane approach to the brachiocephalic vein for central venous access has demonstrated great success with a low rate of complications. This case describes the first report of acquired chylothorax in association with this technique, in a previously extremely preterm and low birth weight infant.