Robin van der Lee, Nadya Yousef, Bernhard Schwaberger, Barbara De Bisschop, Fiammetta Piersigilli, Tom Ouwehand, Suzy Van Eenoo, Kevin Hugill, Matheus van Rens, Pediatric and Neonatal Vascular Access Special Interest Group (SIG) of the European Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) and Neonatal European Vascular Access Team (NEVAT)
Vascular access is a pervasive facet of contemporary neonatal practice, yet it lacks standardization, and some practices lack supporting evidence. This recommendation provides neonatal healthcare providers with evidence-based guidance for the safe insertion, securement, and management of intra-arterial catheters (IACs) in neonates. Taken together these steps aim to enhance the safety and efficacy of IAC insertion in neonatal population.