Pediatric surgerySpecial
Umbilical catheter (arterial/venous)
Thin radiopaque catheter, single- or double-lumen, inserted into the newborn's umbilical vessels.
How it is used
Vascular access for blood pressure monitoring, blood draws and fluid administration in critically ill neonates.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-09-29.
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