While caring for the pre-term infant, the registered nurse (rn) noted the umbilical venous catheter (uvc) that was in place had a hole in the catheter.She stated she was checking in on the infant when she noticed that the diaper was wet.Upon closer examination, she noticed fluid leaking from a hole in the line.The hole was located near the umbilical site, maybe 1/2 cm from the umbilical.The line had been pulled back 3 cm about 30 minutes prior.When questioned whether the defect was located anywhere near the suture site, the rn stated "no." there were no clamps in use at the time and the rn denied that the catheter was kinked.The neonatal nurse practitioner was alerted to the issue, and the catheter was removed.Catheter information: 5fr., single lumen argyle uvc.
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