| Literature DB >> 24009442 |
Omar A Bengezi1, Ariana Dalcin, Hassan Al-Thani, James R Bain.
Abstract
Currently, radial artery cannulation is the preferred method for continuous hemodynamic monitoring in critically ill patients. Reported complications of radial artery cannulation include infection, digital gangrene, thrombosis, pseudoaneurysm, skin necrosis and median nerve palsy. Radial artery catheter fracture is a very rare complication. A review of the English language literature revealed only one reported case. We present an additional case of spontaneous radial artery catheter fracture.Entities:
Keywords: Catheter complications; Catheter fracture; Radial artery cannulation
Year: 2003 PMID: 24009442 PMCID: PMC3760753 DOI: 10.1177/229255030301100409
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Plast Surg ISSN: 1195-2199