The use of umbilical catheter care in the care of critically ill neonates has become standard practice.
An umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is a small flexible tube that is put into the umbilical cord stump vein.
Umbilical artery catheter insertion is a common procedure used in intensive care of neonates. It is considered the standard of umbilical catheter care for arterial access in neonates. The umbilical artery can be used for arterial access during the first 5-7 days of life [rarely beyond 7-10 days.]