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Heart catheterization in a neonate by interacting magnetic fields: A new and simple method of catheter guidance
✍ Scribed by Ram, Wolfgang ;Meyer, Hans
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1991
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 280 KB
- Volume
- 22
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0098-6569
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✦ Synopsis
Catheter guidance in a critically ill neonate can be difficult and hazardous. A new technique of directing a catheter based on the interaction of magnetic fields is described. A strong external permanent magnet is moved across the body surface to control the magnetic tip of a catheter in the body. We report on the first clinical case of such a heart catheterization in a neonate with complex congenital heart disease. This method can also be used for other invasive investigations in the neonatal period.