Pediatric Lines, Leads, Tubes

APGAR Scores

Assessments at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth, evaluating appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration (8-10 ideal).

Peripheral IV

A method for administering fluids and medications.

Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)

A catheter used for long-term intravenous medications.

Arterial line

A device for monitoring blood pressure and pulse, also used for blood draws to assess blood gas levels.

Central venous catheter (CVC)

A catheter used for less than 1 month for medication, monitoring vital signs, or dialysis; also for long-term medications.

Tunneled, cuffed central venous catheter (Broviac)

A long-term CVC used for chemotherapy or parenteral nutrition.

Implanted central venous catheter or port

A long-term CVC for chemotherapy, long-term antibiotics, or blood draws.

Nasogastric tube

A tube for temporary nutrition or removal of stomach acid.

Gastric tube

A tube for long-term nutrition or medication.

Jejunal tube

A tube for long-term nutrition or medication if the gastric tube is not tolerated.

Gastric-jejunal tube

A tube for long-term nutrition or medication if the gastric tube is not tolerated.

Nasal cannula

A device that administers oxygen.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

A method that uses positive pressure to keep airways open.

Endotracheal tube

A tube used in conjunction with a ventilator.

Tracheostomy

A procedure for prolonged ventilator use.

Chest tube

A tube used to drain fluid or air due to hemothorax or pneumothorax.

Jackson Pratt drain

A drain used to remove fluid.

Ventriculostomy

A procedure to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid.

Dialysis

A process to remove waste products from the body.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

A technique to support heart and lungs when they cannot function on their own.