Continuous flush system for radial artery cannulation.
A prospective study of 50 radial artery cannulations was carried out using the Intraflo continuous flushing device. Functional patency was maintained in all cannulations. No serious complications were seen. It is concluded that this method of continuous flushing is preferable to intermittent manual flushing.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001158:Arteries; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011884:Radius / Q000098:blood supply*; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology