title: Arterial cannulation: how to do it.
abstract: The use of arterial lines is now common in the care of critically ill patients. Intra-arterial cannulation with continuous blood pressure transduction and display remains the accepted standard for comprehensive arterial blood pressure monitoring. This article will illustrate a technique for percutaneous radial artery cannulation as well as outlining the indications, contraindications and possible complications of arterial cannulation.
authors.affiliation: Anaesthetic Department, St Bartholomews' Hospital, London.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D017534:Radial Artery; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous