Arterial Catheter
An arterial catheter (arterial line) is a thin, flexible tube inserted into an artery, typically the radial or femoral, for continuous, real-time blood pressure monitoring and frequent blood gas sampling.
Arterial Catheter Details
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Application
- Monitor invasive arterial blood pressure
- Collect blood sample
- Infusion drug and solution
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Characteristics
- The tube has good biocompatibility and it is convenient for catheter placement due to stiff catheter
- Nitinol guidewire is available
- Straight introducer needle configuration is available
- Catheter and guidewire are protected by sheath
- Standard Seldinger technique