Catheterization, Umbilical Vein: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Catheterization, Umbilical Vein: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Overview: Umbilical vein catheterization may be a life-saving procedure in neonates who require vascular access and resuscitation. The umbilical vein remains patent and viable for cannulation until approximately 1 week after birth. After proper placement of the umbilical ...

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Tags: Circulation, Advanced Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Children's Health, Childbirth

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Neonates who require vascular access & resuscitation may be catheterized through the umbilical vein.When is this needed?http://bit.ly/bZjs9S

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Catheterization, Umbilical Artery: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The first cannulation of an umbilical artery is attributed to Dr. Virginia Apgar in the late 1950s. Today, umbilical artery catheterization is a common procedure in the neonatal intensive care unit and has become the standard of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Umbilical artery catheterization provides direct access to the arterial blood supply. When is this necessary? http://bit.ly/b5Fyfc

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Catheterization, Axillary Vein: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Several anatomic access points and methods to gain central venous access have been described. Because the upper body approaches are generally deemed to be cleaner than femoral approaches (ie, upper body sites are less likely to be ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Axillary vein cathertization is sometimes necessary to gain central access to the chest cavity. When is this necessary? http://bit.ly/cR8hZ4

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Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Subclavian Approach: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described in 1952, central venous catheterization is a time-honored and tested technique of quickly accessing the major venous system that empties into the right atrium. Its benefits over peripheral access include greater longevity without infection, line ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

The subclavian vein is most commonly used to access a central vein for catheterization. See why. http://bit.ly/ckKZzL

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Catheterization, Scalp Vein: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vascular access is an important, sometimes critical, step in the care of sick infants and children. Peripheral vascular catheterization provides a direct route for administration of fluids and medications. Many anatomical sites are available for intravenous catheterization, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Sick children & infants often require cathetization via the scalp. Learn why this may be necessary & how it's done. http://bit.ly/bsqx8w

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Cardiac Catheterization (Left Heart): eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Historical perspective of cardiac catheterizationIn 1844, Claude Bernard passed a catheter into both the right and left ventricles of a horse's heart via a retrograde approach from the jugular vein and carotid artery. He was the first ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A review of cardiac catheterization - history, indications, and contraindications. http://bit.ly/aukzBc

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Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Supraclavicular Approach: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described in 1952, central venous catheterization is a time-honored and tested technique of quickly accessing the major venous system that empties into the right atrium. Benefits over peripheral access include greater longevity without infection, line security ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The supraclavicular approach to central venous access is sometimes used to place a catheter. Why it's done. http://bit.ly/bqTDh1

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