Utility of Ultrasound in Performing a Reverse Allen's Test in Patients At Risk for Radial Artery Occlusion.

Autor: Cheng, David T., Chetty, Pramod K., Gerold, Kevin B.
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Zdroj: ePlasty: Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery; Oct2023, p2-2, 1p
Abstrakt: This article discusses the utility of ultrasound in performing a reverse Allen's test in patients at risk for radial artery occlusion. The reverse Allen's test is a technique used to assess the patency of the radial artery by occluding the ulnar artery and observing the loss of the distal radial pulse. The incidence of radial artery occlusion varies widely, and performing a reverse Allen's test can help identify this condition prior to attempting cannulation of the radial artery. The use of ultrasound provides additional benefits by allowing clinicians to visualize the radial and ulnar arteries and assess their suitability for cannulation. There are no risks or adverse consequences associated with using ultrasound for this test. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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