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Umbilical vein cannulation
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
- Also called
- umbilical vessel cannulation, UVC
Videos and resources
- VideoHow to Place an Umbilical Venous Catheter - UVC0:55
- VideoEmergency UVC Placement5:24
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Umbilical vein cannulation” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 16)
“Umbilical vein cannulation” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 14)
“Umbilical vessel cannulation” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 12)