An inexpensive, simple technique to improve the safety of femoral arterial puncture

Autor: Vivek K. Mehan, Sachinkumar Patil, Mehul Patel
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Indian Heart Journal, Vol 67, Iss 6, Pp 546-548 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0019-4832
DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2015.07.038
Popis: We describe a safe and inexpensive technique of avoiding femoral access site complications. Initial fluoroscopic screening of a fully inserted local anesthetic needle helps localize the anticipated arterial puncture site. Repeating fluoroscopy after guide wire insertion through the puncture needle confirms the exact puncture site in the artery.
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