https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/3629 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:19:25 GMT 2026-04-19T08:19:25Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4131 Title: Central venous catheters in children and neonates (part 3) : access via the femoral vein Authors: Trieschmann, U.; Kruessell, Markus; Udink ten Cate, Floris; Sreeram, Narayanswami Abstract: Central venous access via the femoral vein (FV) is safe, relatively easy and very usual in infants and children undergoing cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease. It has a low insertion-related complication rate. It is therefore a good choice for short-term central venous lines and a preferred insertion site for less experienced staff. The maintenance-related complications of thrombus formation and infections are higher compared to the internal jugular and the subclavian venous access. Some of these complications are reduced by the use of heparin bonded catheters, routine use of antibiotics, and timely removal of these lines in patients with persistent signs of infection but without another focus being defined. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4131 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4127 Title: Tachyarrhythmia : presenting symptom of cardiac tumour Authors: Karuppaswamy, V.; Shauq, Arjamand; Gladman, G. Abstract: Cardiac arrhythmia in an apparently healthy heart needs a detailed anatomical investigation to detect any unsuspected anomalies such as cardiomyopathy and cardiac tumours. This article reports cardiac tumours as a cause of tachyarrhythmias. Cardiac tumours are rare in childhood and should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis in a child presenting with cardiac signs and symptoms and treatment should be individualised for each patient. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4127 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z