Apr 24, 2020 · The femoral artery is the largest artery used for arterial catheter placement, and the complication rate of arterial catheter placement in the femoral artery is comparable to those of other sites . The femoral artery is best palpated just below the midpoint of the inguinal ligament with the patient lying supine and the patient’s leg being ...

Nov 30, 2014 · The exclusion criteria were: age <18 years, body mass index ≥30 Kg/m 2, any type of arrhythmia or hemodynamic instability (>5 mmHg variation in mean blood pressure) during the period of data collection, presence of tissue edema, an artery line different to the left or right radial artery, overdamped arterial signals (according to a fast-flush ...

Apr 18, 2002 · In order to evaluate the complications and risk factors associated with peripheral arterial catheters used for haemodynamic monitoring, we reviewed the literature published from 1978 to 2001. We closely examined the three most commonly used arterial cannulation sites. The reviewed papers included a total of 19,617 radial, 3899 femoral and 1989 axillary artery …

May 6, 2020 · Background The use of an ultrasound-guided technique for radial arterial catheterization has not been well established in pediatric patients. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of the ultrasound-guided technique for radial artery catheterization in pediatric populations. Method A systematic review of PubMed, …

Jan 7, 2025 · To accurately measure the time-averaged mean velocity (TAMEAN), the sampling volume size is adjusted to cover the diameter of the tube and a conventional angle correction line is regulated (Fig. 1D). Given the non-pulsatile and laminar nature of ECMO blood flow, the DPC flow can be calculated as: π × (D CT /2) 2 × TAMEAN × 60 (mL/min).

Nov 27, 2006 · The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) was introduced in 1971 for the assessment of heart function at the bedside. Since then it has generated much enthusiasm and controversy regarding the benefits and potential harms caused by this invasive form of hemodynamic monitoring. This review discusses all clinical studies conducted during the past 30 years, in …

May 24, 2006 · Introduction Which particular arterial catheter site is associated with a higher risk of infection remains controversial. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines of 1996 and the latest guidelines of 2002 make no recommendation about which site or sites minimize the risk of catheter-related infection. The objective of the present study was to …

Mar 8, 2006 · Introduction Invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring is a common practice in intensive care units (ICUs). Accuracy of invasive blood pressure monitoring is crucial in evaluating the cardiocirculatory system and adjusting drug therapy for hemodynamic support. However, the best site for catheter insertion is controversial. Lack of definitive information in critically ill …

Jul 30, 2019 · Femoral artery perfusion can be also achieved through a Dacron or Hemashield prosthetic graft (6–8 mm) anastomosed end-to-side onto the femoral artery, thus maintaining antegrade as well as retrograde arterial flow to the ipsilateral lower limb [81,82,83,84]. This approach is aimed at establishing the flow through a small femoral artery, and ...

Aug 28, 2017 · The use of ultrasound (US) has been proposed to reduce the number of complications and to increase the safety and quality of central venous catheter (CVC) placement. In this review, we describe the rationale for the use of US during CVC placement, the basic principles of this technique, and the current evidence and existing guidelines for its use. In …