critical care medicine
How To Do Radial Artery Cannulation, Ultrasound Guided
Tips and Tricks for US Guided Radial Artery Cannulation
It is prudent to confirm placement by imaging the length of the catheter inside the radial artery prior to suturing the catheter in place. If an assistant is not available, cover the ultrasound control panel with a clear sterile sheath to enable operation of the machine during the procedure. 