Common terms - U

• Ultrasound scans
• Umbilicus
• Umbilical Arterial Line (UAC)
• Umbilical Venous Line (UVC)

Ultrasound Scans

See Scans and Head scans

Umbilicus

The umbilicus or belly button is the remains of the cord that connected baby to the placenta.

Umbilical arterial line (UAC)

This is a soft plastic tube, which is inserted into the artery of the umbilical cord of a baby. The UAC is used to monitor blood pressure and also to take blood samples without the need to use needles.

Umbilical venous line(UVC)

This is a soft plastic tube, which is inserted into the vein of the umbilical cord of a baby. The UVC is used to give fluid and drugs to a baby.