Radial artery cannulation and ischaemic damage: a review.

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  • R G Wilkins
چکیده

A review of the literature concerning ischaemic complications following radial artery cannulation suggests that the Allen test has little predictive validity. Other methods of assessing the ulnar collateral circulation are discussed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Anaesthesia

دوره 40 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985