Umbilical line
CATHETER THAT IS INSERTED INTO ONE OF THE TWO ARTERIES OR THE VEIN OF THE UMBILICAL CORD
Umbilical artery catheter; Umbilical vein catheter; Umbilical catheter; Transumbilical catheter; Umbilical venous catheterisation; Umbilical venous catheter; Umbilical venous catheterization
An umbilical line is a catheter that is inserted into one of the two arteries or the vein of the umbilical cord. Generally the UAC/UVC (Umbilical Artery Catheter/Umbilical Vein Catheter) is used in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) as it provides quick access to the central circulation of premature infants.