title: Re-wiring an arterial line. A novel technique.
abstract: In cases where the loss of a small volume of blood is critical to the patient's welfare, the technique of re-wiring intra-arterial and intravenous catheters that minimize the amount of blood lost is important. A simple technique is described using the needleless systems which are now widely employed throughout hospitals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Canberra Hospital, A.C.T.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nickells
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Res
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D012408:Rubber; D013499:Surface Properties; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber