title: How to perform arterial cannulation.
abstract: Arterial cannulation is a common and informative procedure. This article outlines its indications and contra-indications and illustrates the common methods of insertion. Good technique minimises subsequent complications, even when insertion is difficult.
authors.affiliation: Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Runcie
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reidy
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology