Ultrasound-guided arterial line placement is a technique used to cannulate an artery (typically the radial artery) using real-time ultrasound imaging. This improves the first-pass success rate, reduces complications, and is especially helpful in difficult access situations (e.g., hypotension, edema, obesity).
Continuous blood pressure monitoring (ICU, OR)
Frequent arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling
Critically ill patients requiring close hemodynamic monitoring
Patients with poor peripheral perfusion
US guidance increases first-pass success and reduces complications.
Ideal for critically ill, edematous, or hypoperfused patients.
Maintain sterile technique and confirm waveform post-insertion.