Even when placed correctly in the insertion procedure, around half of the central lines in newborn patients can migrate to potentially dangerous positions, exposing patients to potentially devastating complications.
“The findings present the clinician with a clinical dilemma. If catheters are well positioned at the time of insertion, they are likely to migrate over time ..."
Hoellering A, Tshamala D, Davies MW.
Misplaced and migrated central lines lower clinical efficiency and are associated with higher risks of complications. Some of these complications can be severe and include cardiac tamponade, arrhythmia, extravasation and thrombus.