Questions & Answers
Overview
What is umbilical vein catheterization?
What are indications for umbilical vein catheterization?
What are contraindications for umbilical vein catheterization?
Periprocedural Care
What equipment is needed to perform an umbilical vein catheterization?
What is included in the patient prep for umbilical vein catheterization?
Technique
How is umbilical vein catheterization performed?
What are the possible complications of an umbilical vein catheterization?
Media Gallery
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Umbilical vein catheterization. Technique for umbilical vein dilation and insertion of catheter.
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Illustration of umbilical vein and arteries.
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Umbilical catheter (5 French). Note proximal attachment for stopcock.
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Close-up of umbilical catheter.
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Umbilical vein catheterization. Dilating umbilical vein and clearing thrombus.
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Umbilical vein catheterization. Insertion of umbilical vein catheter.
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Umbilical stump, with two arteries and one vein visible.
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