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Shoko Nakamura1, Tetsuya Uchino1, Shigekiyo Matsumoto1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu City, Oita, Japan.
The Journal of Vascular Access
|May 3, 2025
Summary
Persistent median artery variations can complicate radial artery catheterization. Ultrasound guidance is recommended for accurate placement when pulse palpation fails.
Area of Science:
- Vascular anatomy
- Interventional cardiology
- Medical imaging
Background:
- Radial artery catheterization is a common procedure for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Anatomical variations, like the persistent median artery, can impede successful catheterization.
- Pulse palpation alone may not detect these variations.
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