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

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

As of 1st September 2016 the Revalidation and CPD team of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health no longer allocates a number CPD credits to courses or events. The removal of credits associated with events allows delegates to record the educational benefit of the activity through written reflection, in contrast to quantifying the significance based on the time duration of the course. This is in accordance with changes made to the CPD Scheme guidelines published in April 2016.

Detailed information and scheme guidance can be found on the RCPCH website

When recording the activity, delegates should focus on the reflection and detail the following:

• What did you learn?
• What effect has/will the learning had/have on your current practice?
• What further learning or action, if any, is needed as a result of the original learning activity?

Should you have any questions regarding the removal of credits, please feel free to contact the CPD team

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