Arterial cannulation: how to do it
Anderson, J.S.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 57(10): 497-499
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 9329997 Document Number: 478592
The use of arterial lines is now common in the care of critically ill patients. Intra-arterial cannulation with continuous blood pressure transduction and display remains the accepted standard for comprehensive arterial blood pressure monitoring. This article will illustrate a technique for percutaneous radial artery cannulation as well as outlining the indications, contraindications and possible complications of arterial cannulation.