The Umbilical Catheter Pages

• Umbilical Catheter Comparison Chart. Compares high-lying vs. low-lying lines, umbilical arterial catheters vs. umbilical arterial catheters, position, uses and complications
• A Word about UACs & UVCs and Positioning & Securing. The Word is a look at two separate issues: using UACs for medications and the incidence of infection in UVCs removed early and replaced with a PICC vs. UVCs removed later. Also on this page is a review of formulas for determining initial line placement position and methods of securing lines.
• What is good working order? and Drawing Blood. Good working order is defined in terms of how a NICU nurse can tell if the catheters in her patient are working well. The procedure for drawing blood is also reviewed.