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Abstract
We report an alternative technique for femoral access in neonates <3.5 kg undergoing cardiac catheterization. By modifying a 0.014" Balance middleweight Elite wire and using a 24-gauge Galt introducer needle, we have noted increased ease and success in obtaining vascular access in this challenging cohort.