Insertion Of An Arterial Catheter: IAC

Insertion of an arterial cater is performed in the ICU to facilitate hemodynamic monitoring and frequent blood sampling. Overall, arterial catheterization has high success and low complication rates, but in patients who are critically ill, the incidence of failure is higher because of hypotension, peripheral edema, and obesity.

Ultrasound guided insertion of an Arterial Catheter, brought to the patient and performed by the provider in real time, can enhance diagnostic and procedural accuracy. Ultrasonography is be used to ensure safe and successful insertion of an arterial catheter.

Which ultrasound scanner do doctors use for arterial catheter insertion?

 It is typically performed with an ultrasound transducer operating at frequencies between 5 and 13 MHz.

The use of ultrasound machines decreases patient anxiety and discomfort and can reduce procedure-related complications.

This is where our SIFULTRAS-3.5 Mini Linear Wireless Portable Ultrasound Scanner comes in handy.

IAC Ultrasound Guided

Thanks to its 10 to 14 MHz Frequency Range, it can provide the most accurate and high resolution image for the identification of the right artery to operate on.

The needle guide feature, helps the doctor insert the needle into the correct position.

Ultrasound guidance significantly increases the likelihood of successful cannulation and decreases complications compared with traditional landmark-based techniques.

Source: Ultrasound Guided Insertion Of A Arterial Catheter

Arterial lines are typically inserted by Physicians, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), ICU Physician Assistants (PAs), Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and Respiratory Therapists.

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Doctors, radiologists or medical staff must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each ultrasound scanner device.

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