| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3249119 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this case report, ultrasound-guided radial artery catheterization and a modified Allen's test were performed by Emergency Department (ED) physicians to facilitate the management of an intubated, critically injured patient. Ultrasound was demonstrated to be a valuable tool in determining collateral circulation and guiding radial artery cannulation in a patient unable to cooperate with the traditional Allen's test. Ultrasound guidance may reduce the risk of radial artery catheterization in severely injured patients.
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Authors
Sharon R. Wilson, Itamar Grunstein, Elsa R. Hirvela, Daniel D. Price,