What are the Indications for Venous Catheter Placement?
Venous catheter placement is indicated in neonates for a variety of reasons including:
- Administration of Medications: For drugs that require rapid onset or cannot be given orally. - Parenteral Nutrition: For neonates who cannot tolerate enteral feeding. - Hemodynamic Monitoring: To monitor central venous pressure in critically ill neonates. - Blood Sampling: For frequent blood tests. - Exchange Transfusions: In cases of severe hyperbilirubinemia or blood disorders.
