Arterial Line Placement and Site Selection Considerations

This chapter delves into the considerations and risks associated with choosing different sites for arterial line placement, such as neck, subclavian, groin, and alternative sites like brachial or axillary arteries. The speakers emphasize the importance of factors like infection risk, mobility, and accessibility, and discuss the benefits of using ultrasound guidance and micropuncture kits for improved success rates. They also compare blood pressure monitoring at various arterial sites, highlighting the small differences in mean arterial pressure between central and peripheral monitoring.