Umbilical Vein Catheterization
The umbilical vein can be accessed up to about 2 weeks of life - Justin Morgenstern MD
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Procedure: Umbilical Vein Catheterization
You find yourself leading a code pink in L&D, with no pediatricians to be found. You have already moved efficiently through the neonatal resuscitation algorithm, but despite clearing the airway, bagging, and chest compressions, the baby is still flat with a HR of 50. It is time for medications, but your experienced neonatal nurses have not been able to get a line. They look at you expectantly: “umbilical line, doc?”
Articles of Interest
Emergency Umbilical Vein Catheterization for Newborns—An Outstanding Video Resource
Note that there is no time for sterile gown or sterile gloves or need for drapes in the placement of an emergency UVC unlike the more controlled and sterile placement of non-emergent umbilical catheter.
