Mastery Series

Mikhail CSS Higgins

Learn to master the techniques of arterial access with procedure-based learning from MRI Online. Watch bite-sized videos & earn CME. Try it free!

Ultrasound

Interventional

Intro & Learning Objectives - Arterial Access

Lesson

What is Vascular Access and Why Is It Important?

Needle Overview

Catheter, Wires, and Sheaths

Pre-Procedural Factors in Evaluating a Patient for Vascular Access

Pre-Procedural Considerations

Coagulopathy and Bleeding Risk

Key Procedural Steps of Vascular Access

Seldinger Technique

Femoral Artery Access

Radial and Ulnar Artery

The Barbeau Test

Advantages and Disadvantages to Radial Artery Access

Alternative Arterial Access Sites

Hemostasis: Manual Compression and Closure Device

Other Hemostasis Methods

Hematoma Complications Case 1

Hematoma Complications Case 2

Arterial Thrombosis Complications Case 1

Arterial Thrombosis Complications Case 2

Active Hemorrhage

Dissection Complication Case 1

Dissection Complication Case 2

Vasospasm & Extravasation Complication Case

Most Concerning Arterial Access Related Complication

Pseudoaneurysm Complications Case 1

Pseudoaneurysm Complications Case 2

Pseudoaneurysm Complications Case 3

Pseudoaneurysm Complications Case 4

Arteriovenous Fistula Complication Case 1

Arteriovenous Fistula Complication Case 2

Limb Ischemia Complication Case 1

Limb Ischemia Complication Case 2

Closure Device Complications

Course Evaluation

Post-Course Activities

<p>By the end of this course the learner will understand the technical equipment and procedural steps necessary for achieving safe arterial access and understand complications associated with arterial access.</p>

Arterial Access