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Signa vitae : journal for intesive care and emergency medicine, Vol. 6 No. 2, 2011.

Professional paper

Unintentional Cannulation of Aberrant Radial Artery: Review and Treatment Recommendations

FRANCIS X. WHALEN ; Department of Anesthesiology Mayo Clinic,200 First St., SW Rochester, MN 55905
DAVID P. MARTIN ; Department of Anesthesiology Mayo Clinic,200 First St., SW Rochester, MN 55905

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Abstract

We present the case of a patient who had an unintentional placement of an arterial catheter in an aberrant radial artery. This arterial abnormality is reviewed, as are the potential consequences of intra-arterial injection. Finally, treatment recommendations are summarized.

Keywords

aberrant radial artery; intra arterial injection; vasospasm

Hrčak ID:

73176

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/73176

Publication date:

1.10.2011.

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