How do you do an umbilical cord catheter?
Gently grasp the edge of the cord with the forceps. Identify the larger, single, thin-walled umbilical vein (as opposed to the smaller, double, thick-walled umbilical arteries). Gently remove any visible clots at the meatus of the vein. Gently advance the catheter into the vein.
An umbilical cord catheter line is a catheter that is inserted into one of the two arteries or the vein of the umbilical cord.
Generally, the UAC/UVC (Umbilical Artery Catheter/Umbilical Vein Catheter) is used in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) as it provides quick access to the central circulation of premature infants.