title: A modified technique for umbilical arterial catheterization.
abstract: A modified technique for umbilical artery catheterization was assessed in babies in whom conventional method failed or if the cord was dry. Success rate attained with the modified technique was 90% (19/21). This modified technique could provide an easier and faster method for successful umbilical arterial catheterization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, CMC, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. niranjan@cmcvellore.ac.in.
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Naresh
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Atanu Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jana
authors.forename: Niranjan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000601:surgery*