The umbilical catheter uses- An umbilical venous catheter generally passes directly superiorly and remains relatively anterior in the abdomen.
It passes through the umbilicus, umbilical vein, left portal vein, ductus venosus, middle or left hepatic vein, and into the inferior vena cava.
The tip should lie at the junction of the inferior vena cava with the right atrium.
Umbilical vein catheterization utilizes the exposed umbilical stump in a neonate as a site for emergency central venous access up to 14 days old.
The Umbilical catheter uses can provide a safe and effective route for intravenous delivery of medications and fluids during resuscitation.