What is velamentous cord insertion? Typically, the umbilical cord connects a developing baby's belly to the middle of the placenta. This is where the cord is most secure and can e ...

However, the placement of these catheters can lead ... A thin tube inserted into the body to deliver or remove fluids. Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC): A catheter inserted into the umbilical ...

The use of umbilical arterial catheters (UACs ... A randomized prospective study investigated the effect of the area of UAC placement on complication rates in neonates who received ampicillin ...

of 164 infants received umbilical vascular catheterization. The mean duration of catheter placement in these infants was 3.4±1.94 day, which was not significantly different from infants without ...

The umbilical cord is a pretty big deal – after all, that miraculous tube of tissue connects your growing baby to your placenta. So if you've been diagnosed with velamentous cord insertion or a ...