Ultrasound-guided arterial line catheterization in the critically ill: technique and review.
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.
Hofmann
Luke J
LJ
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, El Paso, Texas, USA. Luke.hofmann@amedd.army.mil
Reha
Jeffery L
JL
Hetz
Stephen P
SP
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