Est-ce que is the inversion of c'est que, literally, it is that.. That's why a hyphen is required between est and ce: c'est = ce + est which are inverted to est-ce. For the variations qu'est-ce qui and qui est-ce qui, see my lesson on interrogative pronouns. More. Asking questions in French. French interrogatives. Expressions with Ãªtre. Most common French phrases. Article.
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand IUP in the field in general and in the Medical terminology in particular. intrauterine pregnancy.
Umbilical catheters Alternative Names UAC; UVC Information The placenta is the link between mother and baby during pregnancy. Two arteries and one vein in the umbilical cord carry blood back and forth. If the newborn baby is ill right after birth, a catheter may be placed. A catheter is a long, soft, hollow tube. An umbilical artery catheter (UAC) allows blood to be taken from an infant at different times, without repeated needle sticks. It can also be used to continuously monitor a baby's blood pressure. An umbilical artery catheter is most often used if: The baby needs breathing help.