Sunday, 31 July 2016

Procedure: Radial Artery Catheter Insertion

Although radial artery catheter insertion can be done as a palpation-guided procedure, it can sometimes be difficult to perform successfully. This video provides a general overview on how to perform this procedure with ultrasound guidance.


When performing this procedure, the radial artery appears as an anechoic circle that is pulsatile. Unlike the surrounding veins, the radial artery should not be compressible. If you are having difficulty finding the radial artery, the use of colour doppler can help with localization.


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