Anatomy Intensive Care Medicine
Arterial Lines
What is an arterial line and why are they used?
An arterial line is a medical device that is commonly used in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
They are used as an invasive form of monitoring.
What are the indications for arterial line insertion?
- Invasive blood pressure monitoring (beat to beat)
- Repeated blood sampling
Where can arterial lines be sited?
- Radial artery
- Brachial artery
- Femoral artery
- Dorsalis pedis artery
What are the complications of arterial line insertion?
Ischaemia
What techniques can be used to insert an arterial line?
- Landmark
- Ultrasound
- Seldinger
- Transfix
- Cannulation
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