Purpose or Case Report: 1) To identify the correct radiographic position of pediatric support lines and tubes.
2) To review abnormal placement of the lines and tubes as well as their anatomic consideration.
3) To review potential complication of incorrectly positioned lines.
Methods & Materials: 1) Retrospective evaluation of the cases with incorrectly positioned lines and tubes in a pediatric tertiary care hospital.
2) Review of available types of support lines and tubes as well as their normal position on radiograph.
3) Review of their abnormal position and complications arising due to abnormal position.
Results: 1) Deviation from the normal position of support lines and tubes help indicate their abnormal placement and also sometimes abnormal anatomy of the organs involved.
2) Incorrect positioning of lines and tubes can result in life threatening complications. Imaging is of tremendous help in this context.
Conclusions: A systematic approach and knowledge of the radiographic features of the common pediatric indwelling tubes and lines is of the utmost importance to prevent harmful positioning of such devices.