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What are the factors associated with increased complications of an A-line? List 7. |
1. Prolonged Cannulation 2. Repeated Attempts at Insertion 3. Hyperlipidemia 4. Female gender 5. Extra-corporeal circulation 6. Use of Vasopressors 7. Use of larger catheters in small veins |
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How would you minimize the risk of complications of an A-line? (5) |
1. The ratio of catheter to a-line size should be small 2. Continuous saline flow of 2-3ml/hr 3. Limit flushing 4. Aseptic technique 5. Monitor perfusion with ipsilateral oximeter
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Besides the Allen test, what are the other methods of assessing collateral perfusion? (4) |
1. Palpation 2. Doppler 3. Plethesmography 4. Pulse oximeter |
