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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