femoral artery cannulation

Original Contribution

Ultrasound-Guided Catheterization of the Femoral Artery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

06/29/2015

Maria Sobolev, MD¹; David P. Slovut, MD, PhD²; Alfredo Lee Chang, MD³; Ariel L. Shiloh, MD³; Lewis A. Eisen, MD³

Maria Sobolev, MD1; David P. Slovut,...

Vascular complications related to femoral artery cannulation can be quite devastating; preventing these complications is vital. The goal of this meta-analysis was to determine the utility of real-time 2D ultrasound guidance for femoral artery...

Vascular complications related...

06/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

Let "US" Guide the Way?

06/29/2015

Pradeep K. Nair, MD and Craig M. Walker, MD

Pradeep K. Nair, MD and Craig M. Walk...

Should ultrasound (US)-guided vascular access be used to guide all femoral artery cannulations? Editorial commentary discusses femoral access-related complications and the promise of US guidance.

Should ultrasound (US)-guided...

06/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology