How do you make an umbilical vein catheter position?
the catheter. forceps, then insert the end into the lumen of the umbilical vein. Dilate the opening by allowing the ends of the forceps to separate, then insert the catheter into the lumen of the umbilical vein and advance it gently toward the liver for 4 to 5 cm or until blood return is noted.
Ideally, an umbilical venous catheter should be positioned in the right atrium; an umbilical vein catheter position, between T-6 and T-10 (high position) or between L-3 and L-5 (low position); an endotracheal tube, 1.5 cm above the carina, with the infant's head in a neutral position; and a nasogastric tube, in the body of the stomach.