Umbilical Venous Catheters (UVC)

The resource has been created by the RCR in collaboration with the RCPCH

Overview

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
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