Abstract
A simple technique for determining the correct catheter length in percutaneous tunnelled catheters in infants and young children has been devised that virtually guarantees accurate catheter tip placement. Sixty-six patients, aged newborn to 5 years (mean, 1.6 years) have successfully undergone this technique. It is safe, simple, precise, quick, and cost effective. It requires only a hemostat, a suture, and the supplies provided in the prepackaged catheter kit. This technique should be used whenever a percutaneous technique for accessing the vein is used and fluoroscopy is available.
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