Radial pseudoaneurysm after a puncture for blood gas analysis

Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Apr;34(4):757.e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2015.07.064. Epub 2015 Jul 30.

Abstract

Radial pseudoaneurysm (PA) is a rare complication of the transradial approach for the arterial catheterization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Blood Gas Analysis*
  • Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Punctures / adverse effects*
  • Radial Artery*
  • Ultrasonography