Depth of insertion MC used formula -Modified Shukla’s formula (3 × weight [kg]+ 9)/2 Other formula: i . Gomella’s formula: Measurement of distance from the umbilicus to the xiphisternum and adding 1 cm ii. Vali’s formula: Measurement from the umbilicus to the mid-xiphoid-to-bed distance on the lateral aspect of the abdomen
Other formula iii)Shoulder-umbilical length X 0.66+ Umbilical stump length Iv)For exchange transfusion/emergency vascular assess-Catheter advanced only till good blood flow obtained(2-5 cm) v)Dunn Normogram
Position of catheter Preffered position- 0.5-1 cm above level of diaphragm(between T9-T10) Recommended durartion —14 days Catheter size- Birth weight<1.5 kg 3.5 F Birth weight >1.5 kg 5F
Complications Infection(Most Common)- Sepsis,Cellulitis,Omphalitis,Liver abscess Line malposition- Arrhythmia,Cardiac tamponade,portal vein thrombosis Blood loss Embolism Catheter breakage
Length of insertion (ii) Wright’s formula <32 weeks/<1.5 kg—(4 ×birth weight [kg]) + 7; and (iii) Shukla’s formula for babies >32 weeks/>1.5kg—(3 × weight) + 9.
Dunn’s formula—nomogram using shoulder umbilical length
Positions of UAC UAC 1. High position - Tip of catheter lies between T6 and T9 vertebrae. High position is preferred due to lower incidence of vascular complications*. 2. Low position - Tip of catheter lies between L3 and L4 Vertebrae (Umbilical Artery Catheterisation- Vikramaditya Dumpa,2022)
Catheter Size and Duration Duration-7 days Catheter size Birth weight <1.2 kg 3.5 F Birth weight>1.2 kg 5 F
Complications 1)Blanching of leg-Due to vasospasm MC complication Generally transient Warm opposite leg No improvement-Remove catheter Topical nitroglycerine (2%) can be used
Complications Thrombus Trauma Line migration Catheter breakage Infection
IDENTIFICATION UMBILICAL ARTERY UMBILICAL VEIN 2 in number(usually) 1 in number Location-1 and 7 0 clock 6 o clock Thick wall,small lumen Thin wall,slit like lumen(large caliber ) Generally don’t bleed spontaneously Oozing of blood may be present
equipment Sterile gown,gloves,cap,mask Saline or heparinized flushing Skin prep and drape or towels solution Sterile 4 X4 gauze Iris scissors Three way stopcock Mosquito hemostats 5-10 ml syringe Umbilical tie ,suture Scalpel blade
IMAging Correct position of UV catheter.
UV catheter in left branch of portal vein.
UV catheter in right branch of portal vein. Air has been introduced into the liver.
UV catheter has entered the left atrium via the foramen ovale .
Normally placed UAC.
UAC in femoral artery.
High UAC.
Ultrasound imaging Proper UVC (A) and UAC (B) imaging and positioning. The UVC leaving the ductus venosus (C); the UAC, crossing the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery (D).
Tip localisation
Interesting case
Case 2
Case Details Term baby,MAS UVC inserted on Day 2 of life Removed on day 5 of life While removal UVC was cut by blade while cutting suture