Umbilical Venous Catheters (UVC)
The resource has been created by the RCR in collaboration with the RCPCH
How to access:
Members of the RCPCH are able to access this resource as Guest users and do need to register and create an account with the RCR first:-
https://portal.rcr.ac.uk/registration
You may can also view the RCR Learning hub help video:-
https://www.rcr.ac.uk/college/rcr-learning/rcr-learning-hub/how-use-rcr-learning-hub
About this resource
This resource is part of the Paediatric/Neonatal Medical Devices Series
Learning Objectives:
- Know the indications for inserting UVCs
- Understand the anatomy relevant to assessing safe placement
- Have practised assessing the position of UVCs on x-ray
- Be familiar with recognised complications
- Be more confident in the safe use of UVCs
RCR Learning Bitesize
Content: Course
Interactive session with quiz questions
For the certificate, all slides must be completed or viewed
Authors
- Claire Granger, Neonatal Registrar, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Jill Harrison, Consultant Neonatologist, Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Liverpool
- Leigh McDonald, Consultant Paediatric Radiologist, Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Emma Riley, Consultant Paediatrician, Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Garan Riley, Honorary Consultant Paediatric Radiologist, Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Kathryn Siddle, Consultant Paediatric Radiologist, Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne