Computational investigation of the haemodynamics shows criticalities of central venous lines used for chronic haemodialysis in children.
bioengineering
catheters design
central venous access
central venous line (CVL)
computational fluid dynamics
dialysis
paediatric catheters performance
Journal
Frontiers in pediatrics
ISSN: 2296-2360
Titre abrégé: Front Pediatr
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101615492
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2022
2022
Historique:
received:
27
09
2022
accepted:
10
10
2022
entrez:
17
11
2022
pubmed:
18
11
2022
medline:
18
11
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Haemodialysis is a life-saving treatment for children with kidney failure. The majority of children have haemodialysis through central venous lines (CVLs). The use of CVLs in pediatric patients is often associated to complications which can lead to their replacement. The aim of this study is to investigate haemodynamics of pediatric CVLs to highlight the criticalities of different line designs. Four models of CVLs for pediatric use were included in this study. The selected devices varied in terms of design and sizes (from 6.5 Fr to 14 Fr). Accurate 3D models of CVLs were reconstructed from high-resolution images including venous and arterial lumens, tips and side holes. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses were carried out to simulate pediatric working conditions of CVLs in ideal and anatomically relevant conditions. The arterial lumens of all tested CVLs showed the most critical conditions with the majority of blood flowing through the side-holes. A zone of low flow was identified at the lines' tip. The highest shear stresses distribution (>10 Pa) was found in the 8 Fr line while the highest platelet lysis index in the 10 Fr model. The analysis on the anatomical geometry showed an increase in wall shear stress measured in the 10 F model compared to the idealised configuration. Similarly, in anatomical models an increased disturbance and velocity of the flow was found inside the vein after line placement. This study provided a numerical characterization of fluid dynamics in pediatric CVLs highlighting performance criticalities (i.e. high shear stresses and areas of stagnation) associated to specific sizes (8 Fr and 10 Fr) and conditions (i.e. anatomical test).
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Haemodialysis is a life-saving treatment for children with kidney failure. The majority of children have haemodialysis through central venous lines (CVLs). The use of CVLs in pediatric patients is often associated to complications which can lead to their replacement. The aim of this study is to investigate haemodynamics of pediatric CVLs to highlight the criticalities of different line designs.
Methods
UNASSIGNED
Four models of CVLs for pediatric use were included in this study. The selected devices varied in terms of design and sizes (from 6.5 Fr to 14 Fr). Accurate 3D models of CVLs were reconstructed from high-resolution images including venous and arterial lumens, tips and side holes. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses were carried out to simulate pediatric working conditions of CVLs in ideal and anatomically relevant conditions.
Results
UNASSIGNED
The arterial lumens of all tested CVLs showed the most critical conditions with the majority of blood flowing through the side-holes. A zone of low flow was identified at the lines' tip. The highest shear stresses distribution (>10 Pa) was found in the 8 Fr line while the highest platelet lysis index in the 10 Fr model. The analysis on the anatomical geometry showed an increase in wall shear stress measured in the 10 F model compared to the idealised configuration. Similarly, in anatomical models an increased disturbance and velocity of the flow was found inside the vein after line placement.
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
This study provided a numerical characterization of fluid dynamics in pediatric CVLs highlighting performance criticalities (i.e. high shear stresses and areas of stagnation) associated to specific sizes (8 Fr and 10 Fr) and conditions (i.e. anatomical test).
Identifiants
pubmed: 36389366
doi: 10.3389/fped.2022.1055212
pmc: PMC9659647
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
1055212Informations de copyright
© 2022 Bruno, Sauvage, Simcock, Redaelli, Schievano, Shroff and Capelli.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
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