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umbilical artery catheter

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umbilical artery catheter
Etymology: L, umbilicus, navel; Gk, arteria, airpipe, katheter, a thing lowered
a catheter inserted into the umbilical artery of a newborn. See also umbilical catheterization.
umbilical artery catheter
Neonatology A catheter inserted in the neonate's umbilical artery and used to monitor bp, draw blood, administer fluids
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5 cm) Head bent forward = low Head bent back = high Umbilical artery catheter Above coeliac or below renal arteries Via internal iliac artery, i.
Reporting neonatal intensive care chest radiographs by Andronikou, S.; Soin, S. / South African Journal of Radiology
In neonates, getting a sample from an umbilical artery catheter requires meticulous technique.
Complications of critical care: Lab testing and iatrogenic anemia by Woodhouse, Sherry / Medical Laboratory Observer
 
 
 
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