TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 10. Femoral Venous Catheterization A1 - Michelson, Kelly A2 - Goodman, Denise M. A2 - Green, Thomas P. A2 - Unti, Sharon M. A2 - Powell, Elizabeth C. PY - 2007 T2 - Current Procedures: Pediatrics AB - • Any situation that requires central venous access or venous access that cannot be obtained peripherally.• An emergency resuscitation requiring administration of large amounts of fluids.• The need for central venous pressure monitoring.• Placement of a pulmonary artery catheter.• The need for frequent blood draws.• Infusion of hyperalimentation, concentrated solutions (ie, KCl, dextrose concentrations greater than 12.5%, chemotherapeutic agents, hyperosmolar saline).• Infusion of vasoactive substances (ie, dopamine and norepinephrine) that can extravasate and cause soft-tissue necrosis.• The need for hemodialysis. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/03 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6998085 ER -