title: Tips for successful umbilical artery catheterization.
abstract: Umbilical artery catheters are valuable tools for physicians who provide intensive care to newborns. The successful cannulation of the umbilical arteries can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating experience. Despite this fact, recognizing a few pitfalls and implementing some simple solutions can make this procedure more likely to be successful.
authors.forename: Audra M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Prince
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology