title: Ultrasound-guided arterial line catheterization in the critically ill: technique and review.
abstract: Arterial line catheterization in the critically ill patient is often an arduous task. Here we identify risk factors in the critical care patient that may predict a more difficult arterial catheter insertion. We also describe our ultrasound technique and review of the literature with regard to location of access, complications, and the use of ultrasound guidance.
authors.affiliation: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, El Paso, Texas, USA. Luke.hofmann@amedd.army.mil
authors.forename: Luke J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Hofmann
authors.forename: Jeffery L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Reha
authors.forename: Stephen P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Hetz
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000009:adverse effects