Open AccessDigital ischemia following radial arterial cannulation
Author(s) -
Deasy Alison,
O’Neill Tanya,
Rawluk Daniel,
Deasy Joseph
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4187
Subject(s) - medicine , ischemia , radial artery , thrombosis , arterial catheter , occlusion , surgery , anesthesia , cardiology , catheter , artery
Indwelling arterial catheterization is frequently performed in acute and critical care settings. The procedure is generally considered safe. Radial arterial occlusion resulting in vessel thrombosis, ischemic neuropathy, and/or digital ischemia is uncommon yet carries significant morbidity. Early recognition and timely management is imperative.