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Lines and Stuff.

Neonatal Stuff.

Device Correct Level Notes / Complications
ETT Infants: Below thoracic inlet and Carina.
Bit older: 15mm above carina.
Child: 20mm above carina.
UVC IVC-RA Junction. At or just above diaphragm D8-D9. Umbilical Vein -> LEFT PV -> Ductus Venosus -> Middle or LEFT HV -> IVC -> RA. Too high can cause arrhythmia or perforation.
UAC Ideal = High Line: D6-D10. Acceptable = Low line: L3-L4 Umbilical Artery -> Interal Iliac Artery -> Common Iliac Artery -> Aorta