Compression neuropathy following brachial arterial puncture in anticoagulated patients.
1) Seven patients were seen and treated over a 1-year span with forearm hematoma and median nerve neuropathy following brachial artery puncture. All seven were anticoagulated. 2) A careful examination established the diagnosis. Prompt operative intervention is recommended. 3) The brachial artery should be avoided as a source for arterial blood gas sampling in the anticoagulated patient.
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000925:Anticoagulants