Ultrasound-Guided Radial Arterial Line

Dr. Rick Rutherford, M.D., FAAFP
More Articles – Arterial line, medical procedures
More Tags – Arterial lines, HPC updates, ultrasound-guided arterial lines, ultrasound-guided procedures
Ultrasound for Radial Arterial Line?   Do I really need to use an ultrasound for radial arterial lines?  For years I have used ultrasound guidance for brachial and femoral arterial line placement because the risk associated with puncturing or lacerating…
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Simulation-Based Procedural Training Improves Job & Patient Satisfaction

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
More Articles – Arterial line, Central line, Chest Tube, Emergency Procedures, medical procedures, Paracentesis
More Tags – HPC updates
Are you a hospitalist who would like to incorporate procedures into your practice but don’t feel competent or confident in your skills?  Are you a hospitalist who does procedures so infrequently that you feel more comfortable referring your patients to…
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